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Old 16-10-2011, 15:17
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One of my personal favourites. I have Dummy, Portishead, and Third. All great. Just missing Glory Times, and Live Roseland NYC.

A great talented band, although underrated; maybe because they play music from the heart, as opposed to trying to appeal to a niche. Is why Evanescence although great, has never had the same appeal.

Any other fans? (I hate that word btw, could think of no other )
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Old 20-10-2011, 17:10
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Just me then!!!!
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Old 20-10-2011, 19:34
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Great band. I loved their first two records. I wasn't too big on Third though. It was a little too atonal and avant garde for me.
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Old 21-10-2011, 13:39
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I love Dummy best. I quite like their second. Some of the songs are excellent.

I love Third though, it is extreme, and quite dark, and melancholy sometimes. The songs are all exquisite though. Brilliant musicians, and she puts such passion into her songs. I love the song Threads at the end of the album, Its dark, and disturbing, but it works.

Would love to get Live at Roseland NYC. Think there may be another album, although not sure.

Portishead are so underrated, but musically excellent. They don't over-hype themselves, which I admire. Their songs sell themselves.
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Old 22-11-2011, 13:15
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I've got the Roseland DVD, well worth getting.

I think they've only released three "official" albums, I have phases of which one is my favourite. I would say Roads, from Dummy, is my favourite individual track though.

As you say, though, they just let their music do the talking which is what I like from any band. If the music is good enough you don't need to hype it.
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Old 22-11-2011, 17:26
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I will purchase now, as judging from what I've seen on YouTube, the Roseland stuff is good. Its nice to actually get a recommendation, so thanks!

Roads is a favourite. Hard to beat.
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Old 28-11-2011, 19:18
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Dummy is a masterpiece!
I agree that third wasnt as good compared to there previous albums the only songs i like on there are silence and we carry on.
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Old 29-11-2011, 14:58
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Dummy is a masterpiece!
I agree that third wasnt as good compared to there previous albums the only songs i like on there are silence and we carry on.

I love Dummy. The whole album is fantastic. I prefer Third, to their 2nd album though it was good.

Silence, The Rip, Magic Doors, Threads are among my favourites for Third album.
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Old 29-11-2011, 18:20
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I love some of the songs on dummy. it could be sweet and sour times being favourites.
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Old 29-11-2011, 19:29
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Dummy is their best, but Third for me also has some good songs, dark and melancholic sometimes, but masterpieces imo.
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Old 29-12-2011, 16:21
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Just ordered the Portishead - PNYC - Live At The Roseland Theatre off Amazon. The DVD has extra footage, and was only a couple of £'s dearer than the cd, so was a bargain.

I also bought Out of Season - Beth Gibbons, Rustin Man. It looks, and sounds superb. Beth Gibbons from Portishead solo, with the former bassist off Talk Talk.
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Old 29-12-2011, 16:25
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Same as many above , I LOVED every track on their first two albums but I'm still struggling with the third , sadly
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Old 29-12-2011, 17:22
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Same as many above , I LOVED every track on their first two albums but I'm still struggling with the third , sadly
I like Dummy the best. Think Portishead album had a strong beat/sound in general, so was a good 2nd album, but still like 3rd, although melancholic. I can see why not to everyones taste though.
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Old 02-01-2012, 10:45
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I echo all the comments regarding "Dummy". "Roads" is one of my all time favourite songs.
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Old 02-01-2012, 11:56
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My faves off Dummy, are Roads, Mysterons, and Strangers. Can listen to those time, and time again.

I'm hoping that Out of Season, will be as good as I'm expecting.
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Old 04-01-2012, 00:57
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Portishead are sampled and used for the hook on this song
Slick rick & Raekwon - Frozen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duavLCkt1_E

ive always really liked this track
natalie imbruglia - leave me alone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uYU8jyYpKg

they also done some great remixes
paul weller - wild wood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwGf4XNDzRo
Massive attack -karmacoma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRV4Y1JqPnE
Ride - moonlight medicine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38bETg9xkl0
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Old 04-01-2012, 11:25
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Portishead are sampled and used for the hook on this song
Slick rick & Raekwon - Frozen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duavLCkt1_E

ive always really liked this track
natalie imbruglia - leave me alone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uYU8jyYpKg

they also done some great remixes
paul weller - wild wood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwGf4XNDzRo
Massive attack -karmacoma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRV4Y1JqPnE
Ride - moonlight medicine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38bETg9xkl0

I love all of those, except the first. Thats the best rendition I've heard of Karmacoma, as was never so keen on the original. Think Portishead add something special to the others. The Ride song is outstanding!
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Old 04-01-2012, 17:23
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I received my Out of Season cd today, and it did not disappoint. A beautiful album.
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Old 04-01-2012, 21:50
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Glory Box is one of my favourite songs. It amazes me that so many people have never heard any of their music. I can't really remember hearing it played on the radio....maybe I'm just listening to the wrong stations ?
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Old 17-01-2012, 11:55
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I'm glad I started this thread, as thanks to the links posted by mialicious, have been finding some true gems on YT. So much previously unknown material.

I found a limited EP, think was released only in Australia that I'm going to be purchasing hopefully.
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