Album Reviews

PORTISHEAD

Third

2008-05-15

This is Portishead’s first record in eleven years, and it was worth the wait. The album is inventive while remaining true to their sound; the haunting yet sweet vocals from Beth Gibbons with beautifully dark and fuzzy backdrops. This album is unconventional in so many ways. Extremely raw, dirty, and at times a bit sloppy. Some changes to their sound include decreased electronic beats and turntablism. On Third you’ll find acoustic drums with tons of effects added to them. It’s terrifying, twisted, ferocious yet dreamy as only Portishead can do. Reviewed By: LaRae WYCE Programmer

Quick Links:

Portishead's Official Site

all reviews | all rock reviews

More reviews tagged #Rock

reviewed 01/2016
Murder Party
Murder Party! EP
reviewed 04/2010
THE BIRD & THE BEE
Interpreting the Masters, Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates
reviewed 03/2007
Malea McGuinness
True Believer
reviewed 10/2008
TV On The Radio
– Dear Science
reviewed 05/2009
CAMERA OBSCURA
My Maudlin Career
reviewed 02/2008
K. D. LANG
Watershed

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.