Ep120: Portishead

22-Aug-24 21:00

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English band Portishead defined the 90s with their hauntingly atmospheric sound, cinematic depth, and emotional intensity, spearheading Britain's electronic music scene with warped soundscapes that blend hip-hop, experimental rock, and jazz, with the captivating vocals of lead singer Beth Gibbons. This week, in celebration of their highly-acclaimed breakout debut album Dummy turning 30 - a landmark record that influenced an entire generation of artists - we go Back To Back into the discography of the trip-hop pioneers.

Numb (Dummy)
It Could Be Sweet (Dummy)
All Mine (Portishead)
We Carry On (Third)
Sour Times (Dummy)
Roads (Dummy)
Mysterons (Dummy)
Wandering Star (Dummy)
Glory Box (Dummy)

Produced by: Daryl Ong

Presented by: Daryl Ong

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Categories: music

Tags: portishead, music, band,

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