IN ABSENTIA

I wish the media would stop referring to Porcupine Tree as "Modern prog" to me is stuffed with Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd wannabes like The Mars Volta, Dream Theater, Pain Of Salvation, Kayo Dot and others. Porcupine Tree are NOT part of the "Modern Prog" camp in any shape, form, or fashion. And for those of you who are not familiar with Porcupine Tree, they have been frequently compared to Pink Floyd. But one thing is clear Pink Floyd never sounded like this. The genius mastermind Steven Wilson has created a masterpiece of really progressive music. " In Absentia" takes Porcupine Tree to a new level in their sound. All the songs are beautiful soundscapes that are catchy, intelligent and very complicated and layered at the same time. It's easy to get into, but not easy to let go. Masterpiece!