Porcupine Tree In Absentia (2020)

In Absentia was Porcupine Trees 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 bands 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 singersongwriter styled material it became a blueprint for a generation of bands to come It also represented a commercial breakthrough for the band eventually going on to sell three times more than the bands previous releases In Absentia features many of Porcupine Trees 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 Wilsons future songs