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Portishead Third

PJGARDENPJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
edited January 2009 in Other Music
Is it just me or is this an incredible album! This was my first listen to Portishead and I think I'm going to have to buy their other albums. Their music is nothing like what I normally listen and I was completly blown away. I think it was one of the best albums of 2008. Anyone else with me???
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  • BenzorBenzor Posts: 886
    One of the best albums of last year. "The Rip" is a strong candidate for song of the year and Machine Gun and We Carry On are standouts as well. Not a bad song on the album though.
  • gusturtlegusturtle Posts: 442
    GREAT album! In fact, I'll throw it on right now.
  • Back_PedalBack_Pedal Posts: 1,171
    I've heard of this album so much, but I don't even know what kind of music it is.

    I need to go find some songs on the tube.
    Thanks EPOTTSIII!
    "Vinyl or not, you will need to pay someone to take RA of your hands" - Smile05
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  • smarcheesmarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    Really like this album, nothing can beat Dummy, which the OP should find post haste

    I like this album better than the follow-up to Dummy

    The Rip is a great track
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    2003 ~ Toronto
    2005 ~ London, Toronto
    2006 ~ Toronto
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    2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
    2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
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  • MissiMissi Posts: 17
    Third is great.. especially The Rip, of course.. I love their older albums as well, but this one made me love them forever.. :)
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  • analogueaddict72analogueaddict72 Posts: 307
    Defintely one of my albums of 2008, I think it shows a more diverse Portishead.

    The superb Dummy and self titled are a more easier listen, with 3rd they really pulled out the stops and bought Portishead roaring into the 21st Century, not a bad track on the album for me.

    That trade mark John Barry sound is still there but with a darker more ominous sound. Other tracks see them dipping their toes in places they haven't before.

    I remember the first album in paticular becoming a coffee table album in the UK and everyone owning it, the new album completely abandons that cosier feel. Try playing this at your dinner party!

    Simply stunning!
  • PJGARDENPJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    smarchee wrote:
    Really like this album, nothing can beat Dummy, which the OP should find post haste

    I like this album better than the follow-up to Dummy

    The Rip is a great track

    Thanks for the tip! I can't believe I am just now getting in to them. I feel like I've been missing out big time.
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