Album artwork for In Absentia by Porcupine Tree
Album artwork for In Absentia by Porcupine Tree

In Absentia was the band’s seventh studio album, first released in 2002, and was the first in a run of 3 albums that for many represent the pinnacle of the band’s artistic achievements. It was something of a breakthrough for the band, selling three times more than previous releases. Following on from 2000’s Lightbulb Sun it had a distinctly heavier tone, partly due to the addition of legendary drummer Gavin Harrison, and was also their first for major label Lava / Atlantic Records. In Absentia features many of Porcupine Tree’s most loved 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 Wilson’s future songs.

2LP - Newly remastered by Steven Wilson. This new version of Deadwing is released on double heavyweight audiophile 180 Gram vinyl and presented in Gatefold packaging.

Deluxe edition of the iconic album by the British legends of experimental rock Porcupine Tree. Featuring remastered stereo and 5.1 surround sound mixes, additional studio recordings, a disc of unreleased demos and a new feature length Lasse Hoile directed documentary on Blu-ray.

Porcupine Tree

In Absentia

Kscope
Album artwork for In Absentia by Porcupine Tree
CDx4

£84.99

3 CD / DVD

Released 28/02/2020Catalogue Number

KSCOPE548

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Porcupine Tree

In Absentia

Kscope
Album artwork for In Absentia by Porcupine Tree
CDx4

£84.99

3 CD / DVD

Released 28/02/2020Catalogue Number

KSCOPE548

Learn more

In Absentia was the band’s seventh studio album, first released in 2002, and was the first in a run of 3 albums that for many represent the pinnacle of the band’s artistic achievements. It was something of a breakthrough for the band, selling three times more than previous releases. Following on from 2000’s Lightbulb Sun it had a distinctly heavier tone, partly due to the addition of legendary drummer Gavin Harrison, and was also their first for major label Lava / Atlantic Records. In Absentia features many of Porcupine Tree’s most loved 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 Wilson’s future songs.

2LP - Newly remastered by Steven Wilson. This new version of Deadwing is released on double heavyweight audiophile 180 Gram vinyl and presented in Gatefold packaging.

Deluxe edition of the iconic album by the British legends of experimental rock Porcupine Tree. Featuring remastered stereo and 5.1 surround sound mixes, additional studio recordings, a disc of unreleased demos and a new feature length Lasse Hoile directed documentary on Blu-ray.