℗ 2002 Kscope
| Released | September 24, 2002 |
| Duration | 1h 08m 37s |
| Record Label | Kscope |
| Catalogue No. | KSCOPE2159 |
| Genre | Rock (Prog-Rock/Art Rock) |
In Absentia (Remastered)
Porcupine Tree
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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1.1
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Blackest Eyes (2017 Remaster)
Porcupine Tree |
4:24 | |||
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1.2
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Trains (2017 Remaster)
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6:00 | |||
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1.3
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Lips Of Ashes (2017 Remaster)
Porcupine Tree |
4:42 | |||
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1.4
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The Sound Of Muzak (2017 Remaster)
Porcupine Tree |
4:59 | |||
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1.5
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Gravity Eyelids (2017 Remaster)
Porcupine Tree |
8:00 | |||
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1.6
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Wedding Nails (2017 Remaster)
Porcupine Tree |
6:33 | |||
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1.7
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Prodigal (2017 Remaster)
Porcupine Tree |
5:36 | |||
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1.8
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.3 (2017 Remaster)
Porcupine Tree |
5:26 | |||
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1.9
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The Creator Has A Mastertape (2017 Remaster)
Porcupine Tree |
5:20 | |||
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1.10
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Heartattack In A Layby (2017 Remaster)
Porcupine Tree |
4:33 | |||
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1.11
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Strip The Soul (2017 Remaster)
Porcupine Tree |
7:17 | |||
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1.12
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Collapse The Light Into Earth (2017 Remaster)
Porcupine Tree |
5:47 |
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 reissue features Steven Wilson's 2017 remaster, which has considerably less compression and limiting for a more dynamic listening experience.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Kscope Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -0.56 -4.50 to -0.10 | -17.62 -20.76 to -15.55 | -14.62 -17.90 to -12.50 | 11 9 to 12 | |
| 1 | Blackest Eyes (2017 Remaster) | -0.10 | -15.55 | -12.5 | 11 |
| 2 | Trains (2017 Remaster) | -0.10 | -17.27 | -14.3 | 11 |
| 3 | Lips Of Ashes (2017 Remaster) | -4.50 | -20.76 | -17.9 | 9 |
| 4 | The Sound Of Muzak (2017 Remaster) | -0.10 | -16.56 | -13.7 | 12 |
| 5 | Gravity Eyelids (2017 Remaster) | -0.10 | -17.61 | -14.1 | 12 |
| 6 | Wedding Nails (2017 Remaster) | -0.10 | -17.43 | -13.4 | 12 |
| 7 | Prodigal (2017 Remaster) | -0.10 | -18.14 | -15.0 | 12 |
| 8 | .3 (2017 Remaster) | -0.10 | -18.33 | -15.9 | 11 |
| 9 | The Creator Has A Mastertape (2017 Remaster) | -0.10 | -15.99 | -13.2 | 10 |
| 10 | Heartattack In A Layby (2017 Remaster) | -0.88 | -19.20 | -16.3 | 11 |
| 11 | Strip The Soul (2017 Remaster) | -0.10 | -15.72 | -13.2 | 10 |
| 12 | Collapse The Light Into Earth (2017 Remaster) | -0.44 | -18.86 | -15.9 | 11 |