In Absentia (Deluxe) (2017 Remaster), by Porcupine Tree

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1.	Blackest Eyes (2017 Remaster) 04:24	buy track
2.	Trains (2017 Remaster) 06:00	buy track
3.	Lips Of Ashes (2017 Remaster) 04:42	buy track
4.	The Sound Of Muzak (2017 Remaster) 04:59	buy track
5.	Gravity Eyelids (2017 Remaster) 08:00	buy track
6.	Wedding Nails (2017 Remaster) 06:33	buy track
7.	Prodigal (2017 Remaster) 05:36	buy track
8.	.3 (2017 Remaster) 05:26	buy track
9.	The Creator Has A Mastertape (2017 Remaster) 05:20	buy track
10.	Heartattack In A Layby (2017 Remaster) 04:33	buy track
11.	Strip The Soul (2017 Remaster) 07:17	buy track
12.	Collapse The Light Into Earth (2017 Remaster) 05:47	buy track
13.	Collapse Intro 01:46	buy track
14.	Drown With Me 05:21	buy track
15.	Orchidia 03:24	buy track
16.	Chloroform 07:14	buy track
17.	Futile 06:03	buy track
18.	Meantime 03:17	buy track
19.	Blackest Eyes (radio edit) 03:38	buy track
20.	Trains (radio edit) 03:56	buy track
21.	Strip The Soul (video edit) 03:34	buy track
22.	Drown With Me (demo) 05:06	buy track
23.	Trains (demo) 06:04	buy track
24.	Imogen Slaughter (demo) 02:37	buy track
25.	Watching You Sleep (demo) 03:44	buy track
26.	The Creator Has A Mastertape (demo) 06:06	buy track
27.	Heartattack In A Layby (demo) 05:51	buy track
28.	Strip The Soul (demo) 15:18	buy track
29.	The Sound Of Muzak (demo) 05:32	buy track
30.	Gravity Eyelids (demo) 07:15	buy track
31.	Enough (demo) 03:48	buy track
32.	Wedding Nails (demo) 06:25	buy track
33.	Blackest Eyes (demo) 04:33	buy track

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THE MUCH ANTICIPATED DELUXE EDITION OF THE ICONIC ALBUM BY THE BRITISH LEGENDS OF EXPERIMENTAL ROCK

Featuring remastered stereo, additional studio recordings and unreleased demos.

In Absentia was Porcupine Tree’s seventh studio album, first released in 2002, and was the first in a run of three albums that for many represent the pinnacle of the band's artistic achievements. Not many albums can claim to have created a new genre, but with its fusion of metal, progressive rock, ambient textures, and acoustic singer-songwriter styled material, it became something of a blueprint for a generation of bands to come. It was also something of a breakthrough for the band, eventually going on to sell three times more than the band’s previous releases. In Absentia features many of Porcupine Tree’s most beloved songs, including "Trains", "The Sound of Muzak" and "Blackest Eyes". While not a formal concept album, many of the songs have common themes related to serial killers, youthful innocence gone wrong, and observations of the modern world, setting a template for many of songwriter Steven Wilson's future songs.

This new deluxe version of In Absentia provides an unrivalled insight into the context of the seminal album. The first disc features Steven Wilson's 2017 remaster, which has considerably less compression and limiting for a more dynamic listening experience.

The second disc includes all of the additional finished studio recordings the band made during the period. "Collapse (intro)", "Drown With Me", "Chloroform", and "Meantime" were all recorded during the album sessions in New York, while "Futile" and "Orchidia" come from the post-album promo-only Futile EP. Radio edits of "Trains", "Blackest Eyes" and "Strip the Soul" are also included.

The third disc comprises over 70 minutes of demos recorded at Wilson's home studio during the two years leading up to recording the album. Many of the selections differ from the final versions, with additional sections, alternate lyrics, and different arrangements. Also included are demos of three songs that were not subsequently recorded by the band, all released here for the first time: "Imogen Slaughter", "Watching You Sleep", and “Enough".

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