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Music : Third
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Rating: 
- An interesting new direction
A lot of people were clearly expecting Dummy 2, and I can understand why those folks might be disappointed with this album, just like some people were upset when Radiohead didn't make another Bends. I personally think this is the way Portishead needed to go after 11 years without an album. They'd have been spinning their wheels if they'd have stuck to the same old sounds and beats.
It's definitely not as accessible as Dummy, but I get the same feeling of engagement and challenge listening to Third today as I did with Dummy back in 1994.
Rating: - You will enjoy this album if you get over trip hop.
I really love this new portishead. I am kind of glad that it took them more than 10 years to put out this album. If it were to come out any earlier, I would probably hated it simply because its not trip hop. You know that sound: hip hop beats, lush/cinematic string arrangement, turntable scratches, old film score samples. That was the sound that most people love but that sound have reached it peak in 1998. This is now, portishead have moved on and they offer something new that is really good. Its not a difficult album at all if you give it a listen. The album is melodic, beth still have a great voice and some songs I find a certain groove to them. The album is dark but its catchy. They are still an interesting band. Leave trip hop back in '98 and enjoy portishead now.
Rating: - No worries - they are back.
Yes, Portishead has changed from 10 yrs ago. Better? Maybe. Different? Certainly.
I like NIN and the Young Gods, so I wouldn't really call Third industrial. Industrial-lite, maybe - it is more aggressive, syncopated and polished than their previous work. Less trippy, less hesitant, harsher.
Regardless, what counts is that it is instantly recognizable as Portishead. The changes make sense and are a continuation/variation on the trademark Portishead sound. Not just a change for change's sake. And a less traumatic change than some other bands' attempts at variety, if you are willing to give it a try. Now, if you do really dislike industrial, you'll want to be more careful and listen before buying.
Also it is a very catchy album to listen to, for me. Just loved many of the songs from the first time I listened, which is unusual for me with a new album.
Is it a happy album? Err... this is Portishead we're talking about, right?
Rating: - Crazy album!
First time, I couldn't listen to the CD and gave up.
Second time, after 6 hours of receiving this CD (About 7 pm), I turned this on again.
It is crazy. I am totally addicted by their new style.
It's not like their other two albums.
It's way more bizarrrre, Blue, creepy and keeps reminded me of drugs, alchol, And most of all the end of the world-all kinds of mentally disoriented tules to make us close our eyes and makes our heartbeat.
Just what I needed.
Although I never had drugs, I can feel what that world is like.
Portishead made this album in their own way. No matter what others say.
They did their own way..
No regret.
Recommend->Silence, Hunter, Plastic, We carry on...Machine Gun...
Rating: - Brilliant
I won't lie to you. This album isn't going to be everybody's cup of tea. There is a *lot* going on here, and if you prefer your music to be simple and straight-forward, it will seem like an impenetrable mush to you. But for those who enjoy complex music, this is a joy to the ears, with there always being something new to pull out of the mix.
As for the music itself, it's hard to describe. Best way I can describe it is "creepy industrial electronica shoe-gazer dance emo". Except it's not. What it is... well, it's Portishead (shrug).
- An interesting new directionA lot of people were clearly expecting Dummy 2, and I can understand why those folks might be disappointed with this album, just like some people were upset when Radiohead didn't make another Bends. I personally think this is the way Portishead needed to go after 11 years without an album. They'd have been spinning their wheels if they'd have stuck to the same old sounds and beats.
It's definitely not as accessible as Dummy, but I get the same feeling of engagement and challenge listening to Third today as I did with Dummy back in 1994.
Rating:
- You will enjoy this album if you get over trip hop. I really love this new portishead. I am kind of glad that it took them more than 10 years to put out this album. If it were to come out any earlier, I would probably hated it simply because its not trip hop. You know that sound: hip hop beats, lush/cinematic string arrangement, turntable scratches, old film score samples. That was the sound that most people love but that sound have reached it peak in 1998. This is now, portishead have moved on and they offer something new that is really good. Its not a difficult album at all if you give it a listen. The album is melodic, beth still have a great voice and some songs I find a certain groove to them. The album is dark but its catchy. They are still an interesting band. Leave trip hop back in '98 and enjoy portishead now.
Rating:
- No worries - they are back.Yes, Portishead has changed from 10 yrs ago. Better? Maybe. Different? Certainly.
I like NIN and the Young Gods, so I wouldn't really call Third industrial. Industrial-lite, maybe - it is more aggressive, syncopated and polished than their previous work. Less trippy, less hesitant, harsher.
Regardless, what counts is that it is instantly recognizable as Portishead. The changes make sense and are a continuation/variation on the trademark Portishead sound. Not just a change for change's sake. And a less traumatic change than some other bands' attempts at variety, if you are willing to give it a try. Now, if you do really dislike industrial, you'll want to be more careful and listen before buying.
Also it is a very catchy album to listen to, for me. Just loved many of the songs from the first time I listened, which is unusual for me with a new album.
Is it a happy album? Err... this is Portishead we're talking about, right?
Rating:
- Crazy album!First time, I couldn't listen to the CD and gave up.
Second time, after 6 hours of receiving this CD (About 7 pm), I turned this on again.
It is crazy. I am totally addicted by their new style.
It's not like their other two albums.
It's way more bizarrrre, Blue, creepy and keeps reminded me of drugs, alchol, And most of all the end of the world-all kinds of mentally disoriented tules to make us close our eyes and makes our heartbeat.
Just what I needed.
Although I never had drugs, I can feel what that world is like.
Portishead made this album in their own way. No matter what others say.
They did their own way..
No regret.
Recommend->Silence, Hunter, Plastic, We carry on...Machine Gun...
Rating:
- BrilliantI won't lie to you. This album isn't going to be everybody's cup of tea. There is a *lot* going on here, and if you prefer your music to be simple and straight-forward, it will seem like an impenetrable mush to you. But for those who enjoy complex music, this is a joy to the ears, with there always being something new to pull out of the mix.
As for the music itself, it's hard to describe. Best way I can describe it is "creepy industrial electronica shoe-gazer dance emo". Except it's not. What it is... well, it's Portishead (shrug).