Description
In Absentia was the bands 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 bands artistic achievements. It was something of a breakthrough for the band, selling three times more than previous releases. Following on from 2000s 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 Trees 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 Wilsons future songs.
It follows the release of Steven Wilsons fifth solo album, To The Bone, which soared to the UK Album Charts at #3 and to #2 in the German album charts. Meanwhile Gavin Harrison is enjoying success touring the world with both King Crimson and The Pineapple Thief after performing on the latters latest album Your Wilderness and ex-PT keyboardist Richard Barbieri recently released his third and most ambitious solo album Planets + Persona on Kscope.
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