IN ABSENTIA

In Absentia is an outstanding album from one of the best progressive rock bands playing today. On this album, Porcupine Tree alternatingly sounds like alternative rock, progressive metal, melodic and experimental. There is some debate over whether it is progressive rock since it does not derive directly from sounds of the 1970s masters of prog, but it is outstanding music whatever you decide to call it. When you listen to In Absentia you wonder why the band hasn't made it bigger and just count yourself lucky that you found them. Interestingly, the album's lyrics are largely based around serial killers which you would probably not pick up from a first listen. Highly recommended.