Os Porcupine Tree são uma banda rock Inglesa formada pelo músico Steven Wilson em 1987. Apesar de ter nascido essencialmente como um projecto a solo, em 1993 Wilson desejou trabalhar num contexto de grupo e para isso juntou vários colaboradores frequentes com quem explorou sonoridades diversas como Rock Alternativo, Rock Progressivo, Música Electrónica e Psicadélica.

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Porcupine Tree are an English rock band formed by musician Steven Wilson in 1987. The band began essentially as a solo project for Wilson, who created all of the band's music. However, by 1993, Wilson desired to work in a band environment, and so brought on frequent collaborators Richard Barbieri on keyboards, Colin Edwin on bass and Chris Maitland on drums as permanent band members. With Wilson still in charge of guitar and lead vocals, this would remain the lineup until 2001, when the band recruited Gavin Harrison to replace Maitland on drums.

Porcupine Tree's early sound evokes a style of psychedelic rock comparable to that of progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Upon signing with Kscope record label in the late 1990s, the band approached a more mainstream alternative rock sound. By the early 2000s, the band signed to a major record label and shifted their sound again, this time in a more progressive metal direction.

After the release and tour in support of their tenth studio album, The Incident, the band became inactive as Wilson began to focus on his solo career. While not formally broken up, they also have no particular reformation plans beyond "someday", with members all working on separate projects, and Wilson committing himself to his solo work through most of 2015.

When released in September 2002, Porcupine Tree's 7th studio album, In Absentia, was their first for a major label (lava/warner) and the first to add a heavier sound to the band's already eclectic blend of influences (a sound that would be explored comprehensively throughout the ensuing decade).

In Absentia was the band's 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 band's artistic achievements. It was something of a breakthrough for the band, selling three times more than previous releases. Following on from 2000's 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 Tree's 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 Wilson's future songs. 

Lista de Faixas:

Lado A:
1. Blackest Eyes
2. Trains
3. Lips Of Ashes

Lado B:
1. The Sound Of Muzak
2. Gravity Eyelids
3. Wedding Nails

Lado C:
1. Prodigal
2. .3
3 The Creator Has a Mastertape

Lado D:
1. Heartattack In A Layby
2. Strip The Soul
3. Collapse The Light Into Earth

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