Holding Absence - Track By Track Through Their Self-Titled Debut Album

Lucas and James from Holding Absence guide us through their self-titled debut album which just dropped. Find out the inspiration behind their style, their lyrics and hear the personal stories that shaped the album.
01. Perish
02. Your Love (Has Ruined My Life)
03. Like A Shadow
04. You Are Everything
05. Marigold
06. To Fall Asleep
07. Monochrome
08. A Godsend
09. Last Of The Evening Light
10. Purge
11. Wilt
#HoldingAbsence
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[@callum101092]

This band NEEDS more recognition! They really deserve it

[@mikeb.4932]

Yeah I knew this album was going to be something unique and powerful, but I didn't expect it to be as emotional as it is! Its ridiculously heartfelt and pure. The record as a whole really does capture what the band stands for and has proven that their sound is very very original & sincere, which is difficult to achieve in music these days.
Theres no denying that Lucas went all out on this record. Lyrically, his words are super deep and really poetic. Its wholeheartedly written as lyrics and music should be, but that vibe is just so noticeable on every track, and I personally only get that feeling from a select few of artists out there that I follow. But how Lucas shines the most on this album to me is by the sheer rawness of his voice with every word sung/screamed, and the control of it, as well as the beauty & gentleness thats portrayed when singing the slower, softer parts of some of the tracks.
"Holding Absence" - self titled LP - is considered a masterpiece I think. Truly an amazing piece of art! Congratulations guys!

[@dontnukeluke]

Love. This. Album.

[@joesworldadventures7728]

This is one of the most unique, beautiful and powerful albums I’ve ever heard! It’s a modern masterpiece and it’s a once in a generation amazing album! These guys really took you on a journey with this album and A Godsend is one of the most beautiful songs EVER written

[@chainsawgutsfuk6857]

holding absence is everything ♡

[@anthonyjanes9858]

No, you are everything c;

[@skidstung]

Your Love Has Ruined My Life and Like A Shadow are my favorites. I cannot stop listening to them and I enjoy listening to them when I'm alone! Great work!

[@alexbaribeault]

I bought this album less than a month after discovering Holding Abscence. That's really rare for me

[@mehbobotorp2373]

As much as I love the album... I can’t help but wonder what this could have sounded like had the original guitarist from ‘Permanent’ stuck around.
As amazing as every song is, ‘Permanent’ remains the most powerful thing they’ve ever written in my opinion.

[@denialedthishandle]

When you got friends and other people to contribute it really would help me confidently upload stuff and positively change my outlook possibly.
doing open mics and doing covers isn't my thing when I got endless papers of lyrics and endless riffs but its hard to catch lightning in a bottle let alone ride it.

[@reiroux9928]

Wonderful insight on an amazing album. Can't wait to see the guys perform in Camden next week

[@thomd.6188]

I just discovered this band. Wilt is absolutely god tier. Amazing band!

[@brianbehm6212]

It's a deep and emotive album. Easily one of my favorites of 2019.

[@mel-rg3np]

AMAZING

[@drakie7024]

This band!

[@jessicamyslinski]

love the accent and Blonde hair

[@ewanbrookes3827]

Proud to be Welsh🔥🤘

[@taquito_tito]

Where else have I seen this James guy before?

[@katies1652]

i’m very late the the holding absence party, but wow this is one of the most poetic albums i’ve heard in a WHILE. absolutely amazing and inspiring

[@Oat69Milk]

It’s so weird seeing James without purple hair omg

[@denialedthishandle]

Wilt
perish
All your songs are great
its hard to put the lyrics to the vibe haha for me
without feeling kinda involved with a group
on my own I'm my worst enemy thanks for the tips on song development

[@letsroamaround2189]

This band is bout o fucking explode, they are incredibly talented and fun guys

[@alexbaribeault]

I hope so, but I wouldn't be too optimistic. It wouldn't be the first band to not get the recognition it deserves

[@alexbaribeault]

I feel like they're not giving Monochrome enough credit

[@enyadoyle783]

In love xxx

[@winkblue6851]

Crazy to me how many bands knew sleep token before sleep token blew up like damn were artists gatekeeping 😩 (im kidding obvs)

[@TheKKIIDD1412]

Aren’t the lyrics from something personal happened to the singer?

[@alexkenchel]

The one thumbs down only listens to top 40 🤮