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Bristol, United Kingdom (1991 – 2005, 2008 – present)
Portishead are a band from Bristol, United Kingdom, named after a small coastal town twelve miles west of said musical hotbed, in North Somerset. They were initially known for their use of jazz samples and some hip-hop beats along with various synth sounds and the hauntingly beautiful vocals of singer Beth Gibbons. Their current sound drops the samples in favour of a harder, more abrasive edge, but retains Gibbons’ vocals.
The band was formed in 1991 (Then later split in 2005 reforming in 2008), by keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist Geoff Barrow and singer Beth Gibbons. Barrow had previously worked with Massive Attack and Tricky whilst tape operator at Coach House Studios in Clifton. He was often referred to as “that bloke from Portishead” and so decided to name his new musical endeavour after his hometown.
After releasing a short film (To Kill A Dead Man) and its accompanying music, Portishead signed a record deal with Go! Beat and their first album, ‘Dummy’, was released in 1994. It featured heavy contributions from guitarist Adrian Utley. In spite of the band’s media-shyness, the album gained universal critical acclaim and was successful on both sides of the Atlantic, spawning two hit singles, “Glory Box” and “Sour Times”. The album won the British Mercury Music Prize in 1995 beating albums such as Definitely Maybe by Oasis and Leftfield’s Leftism.
The band was formed in 1991 (Then later split in 2005 reforming in 2008), by keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist Geoff Barrow and singer Beth Gibbons. Barrow had previously worked with Massive Attack and Tricky whilst tape operator at Coach House Studios in Clifton. He was often referred to as “that bloke from Portishead” and so decided to name his new musical endeavour after his hometown.
After releasing a short film (To Kill A Dead Man) and its accompanying music, Portishead signed a record deal with Go! Beat and their first album, ‘Dummy’, was released in 1994. It featured heavy contributions from guitarist Adrian Utley. In spite of the band’s media-shyness, the album gained universal critical acclaim and was successful on both sides of the Atlantic, spawning two hit singles, “Glory Box” and “Sour Times”. The album won the British Mercury Music Prize in 1995 beating albums such as Definitely Maybe by Oasis and Leftfield’s Leftism.
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Tartarospu wrote:
Mysterons <3
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ThiagoHermano88 wrote:
I didn't know how great is this band.
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teamflo wrote:
Roads. A summary for everyone's life. past or future.
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MMWXIV wrote:
Pedestal <3
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thaynalmeida wrote:
Glory Box <3
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Adrian347 wrote:
wow i listened to Dummy and was like "this is alright", then i listened to Third and was like "WHERE HAS THIS BAND BEEN ALL MY LIFE"
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Nakkinak wrote:
Third is pretty bleak and intense
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MMWXIV wrote:
"Third" is a good work... but "Dummy" and "Portishead" are not from this planet... i would kill for back to 90s!
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MMWXIV wrote:
i didn't know how great is this band
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just discovered this artist: http://www.last.fm/music/Zaturn+Valley and their tumblr with free music! http://zaturnvalley.tumblr.com/
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Rapovezz wrote:
awesome
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Jason1087 wrote:
I don't know what I've done to deserve you, I don't know what I'll do without you.
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hanssollo wrote:
Music for soul! [3]
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Music for soul! [2]
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AneliyaFlos wrote:
Music for soul.
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max_gening wrote:
Второй раз влюбился в них еще сильнее, чем прежде.
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Wandering Star
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BM TSH, TA KA TA KA TA KA TA KA, BM TSH, DER NER NER NER DER NER NER NER
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NEW BEAK> [geoff barrow] NEWS
6 Apr 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/portisheadalbum3
WULFSTANBEAK> release new music and add new
live datesbeak> are geoff barrow > billy fuller >
matt williams NEW 12 inch Vinyl from here CLICK
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