In Absentia
Porcupine Tree · 2002 · 10 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 6 moderate, 4 intense.
Across the 10 In Absentia songs we've measured, intensity averages 60/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Collapse the Light into Earth (the calmest here, 40) to The Sound of Muzak (the most charged, 80), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2002.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Sound of Muzak.
Sensory Arc
Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.
Tracklist
Frequently asked about In Absentia
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense In Absentia track?
Of the 10 In Absentia tracks we've measured, “The Sound of Muzak” scores highest at 80/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest In Absentia track?
“Collapse the Light into Earth” measures gentlest at 40/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 40–80 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is In Absentia overall?
In Absentia averages 60/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of In Absentia?
The In Absentia tracks we've measured average about 107 BPM — midtempo.
Want the numbers on every track?
Build your listening profile