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Re: Portishead’s Third Album = Uneven, Rather Mediocre

chrome4 — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:26:22 -0000

To me it's the best record they've made, and I'm glad they haven't (to my ears) rested on their laurels. The record does seem to unfold as a cohesive piece, and feels to me as quite realized rather than a scattering of undercooked songs.
Regardless of your opinion, true discovery relies only on true adventure. Making another Portishead 1 or 2 record would negate their validity as real adventurers. They're giving the world what it needs.....less trip hop. I'm the furthest thing from a hardcore fan of this group. I dug the first records a bit but I heard a sample of this one and just had to hear the rest.....namely because of the production.
It's a real ace lp.........leave yourself open and take care

Re: Portishead’s Third Album = Uneven, Rather Mediocre

A2daK — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:15:03 -0000

I totally agree with SP. I googled "portishead third production" because I was so impressed with the way this album sounds and I felt the need to investigate further!

"Uneven, Rather Mediocre" is a comment spawned out of nonsense.

The post author "Derek" has his own opinion on the production quality but I have nice B&W speakers and it sounds fantastic to me. The raw sound only adds to the albums atmosphere. I am also a bit sick of music production that is over the top and over-worked.

Just thought I'd throw my 2 bobs worth

I love the new album. It messes with your headspace

Re: Portishead’s Third Album = Uneven, Rather Mediocre

sp — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:03:14 -0000

To each his own I guess. I think its brilliant.