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
BRANDI CARLISLE
The Story
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus
Keller Williams with Moseley, Droll & Sipe
Live
THE BLASTERS
FUN ON A SATURDAY NIGHT
Nathan Kalish and The Wildfire
Waterbirds
JOAN OSBORNE
Pretty Little Stranger
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.