“Portishead’s 1994 debut is a masterwork of downbeat and desperation. They invented their own kind of virtuosity, one that encompassed musicianship, technology, and aura.”
“From tape loops and live strings, Fender Rhodes riffing and angelic singing, these English subversives construct très hip Gothic hip-hop. A junkie for smoky atmosphere, keyboardist Geoff Barrow selects offbeat samples (Johnny Ray, Lalo Schifrin, Wayne Shorter) while Beth Gibbons croons through the intentional murk, copping glamorous Astrud Gilberto attitude. Songs like "Roads," "Glory Box" […]”
“**💭 Thoughts:** The contrast between Beth Gibbons’s fragile and haunting vocals with the atmospheric, brooding, and ethereal trip-hop instrumentals is one of the greatest things that have ever grazed my ears. This album is definitely without a doubt in my top 10 of all time. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) Mysterons 🔵🥇 2.) Sour Times 🔵 3.) Strangers 🔵🥉 4.) It Could Be Sweet 🟢 5.) Wandering Star 🔵 6.) It’s a Fire 🟢 7.) Numb 🔵 8.) Roads 🔵 9.) Pedestal 🔵 10.) Biscuit 🔵🥈 11.) Glory Box 🔵 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🔵 Loved — Thoroughly enjoyed it and will revisit often. 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often. 🟡 Mixed — Enjoyed it somewhat, but some aspects held it back for me; most likely won’t revisit. 🟠 Disliked — Didn’t enjoy it very much; won’t be revisiting. 🔴 Hated — Didn’t enjoy any part of it; no desire to revisit ever again. ⚪️ Interlude, etc. — Not rated as an actual song. ──────────────────── **🏅 Ranking Scale** 10 — Perfect 9 — Exceptional 8 — Great 7 — Good 6 — Decent 5 — Average 4 — Below Average 3 — Poor 2 — Bad 1 — Awful 0 — Unlistenable”
“Todas las canciones son un thriller psicológico con toques detectivescos hasta que llegamos a glory box que es el epitome de la sensualidad”
