The Groove is the first B-Side to be released from this album. It came along with the single Time Is Running Out and certainly isn't a bad tune at all. If it had been made longer it should have been on the album. It's very good but just not long enough. It gets right in there with some superb guitaring. Wonderful bass and excellent drums make this one of the best b-sides in years. The vocals are of course supreme with some excellent harmonies during the chorus. Coming to the end of the song there's an excellent piece of additional guitaring before the chorus comes in for its last appearance. All in all, a good start for the b-sides.

 

Eternally Missed is the second and, oddly, last b-side to come from Absolution (excluding Fury which we've already covered). It comes from the Hysteria single and is extremely eerie. Starting off with a music box being wound up then having the piano come in with the guitar. After this it all goes a little strange. The bass and drums kick in with something that you wouldn't have expected from the build up. I'd say you'd really have to listen to it to understand what it is I'm talking about. All in all, not one of the best b-sides but still worth a listen.