{"product_id":"preorder-porcupine-tree-in-absentia-uk-exclusive","title":"[PREORDER] Porcupine Tree - In Absentia [UK Exclusive]","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eOriginally released in 2002, In Absentia is the seventh studio album by Porcupine Tree and the first in a trilogy of records widely considered the band's artistic pinnacle. It marked a major shift in their sound, introducing a heavier, metal-influenced edge while maintaining the lush ambient textures and acoustic singer-songwriter elements of their previous work. Produced and mixed by Steven Wilson, the album served as a stylistic blueprint for a generation of progressive bands that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis 2026 Reissue is presented as an Exclusive Double Clear Vinyl set in a gatefold cover, with artwork that remains faithful to the original 2002 release. The album features several of the band’s most iconic tracks, including the hard-hitting opener \"Blackest Eyes,\" the intricate rhythmic interplay of \"The Sound of Muzak,\" and the fan-favorite acoustic epic \"Trains.\" It was also the first album to feature the powerhouse drumming of Gavin Harrison, whose technical precision redefined the band’s rhythmic foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl [UK Exclusive - Clear]","offer_id":46731622088866,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/5024\/3490\/files\/45ed018a-84be-4c5a-9e67-e972b8ff8d5f_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1775431779","url":"https:\/\/staticatx.com\/products\/preorder-porcupine-tree-in-absentia-uk-exclusive","provider":"Static ATX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}