In Absentia

by Porcupine Tree

In Absentia cover art

As the band's major-label debut, 'In Absentia' initiated a decisive shift into progressive metal, integrating heavier, distorted guitar riffs while retaining their signature melodicism and complex song structures. This new direction was anchored by the technical and powerful drumming of newcomer Gavin Harrison, complementing Steven Wilson's songwriting which explored dark themes of societal alienation and psychological disturbance, metaphorically framed by the album's title.

Genres

  • Progressive Rock
  • Progressive Metal
  • Alternative Rock

Tracklist

  1. Blackest Eyes
  2. Trains
  3. Lips Of Ashes
  4. The Sound Of Muzak
  5. Gravity Eyelids
  6. Wedding Nails
  7. Prodigal
  8. .3
  9. The Creator Has A Mastertape
  10. Heartattack In A Layby
  11. Strip The Soul
  12. Collapse The Light Into Earth