Listening to Portishead's Third for the First Time

[waldnorm]

It definitely seems different from the first two-- at times even seems "new wavy"--a lot of emphasis on using the synthesizer in different ways. At times off beat/eclectic. It's definitely worth a listen--they always never were leaning towards a "pop" hit--as other "trip" hop artists such as Mono and Flunk.

[Frau_Blucher]

Hey that's right, today's the release date. I was lukewarm to it at first and still haven't warmed up yet...well maybe a bit more but not much more:

http://nwoutpost.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22651

[waldnorm]

It's different than their first two, but I like it. While it doesn't have the theme-defining "Glory Box" or the flawless masterpiece of"Humming," my current favorite "The Rip" is rather a great tune of course you're hearing from a Kate Bush/Tori Amos fan, so take it what you will.

I've read in the other thread about disappointments after a ten year absence--I think I'm finally over the "high expectations" game, even though as recent as a few years ago I was at first disappointed with Peter Gabriel's "Up" (which I now think is a very good album). I'm actually enjoying parts that are techno/industrial at the same time. There's probably less of say a 90s dance beat and scratching sound--but it's still distinct as Portishead and still rather eclectic--I find myself wanting to hear it again.