Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man

The Profile

British duo collaboration between vocalist Beth Gibbons (Portishead) and Paul Webb (Rustin Man, ex–Talk Talk), known for the 2002 album Out of Season and a short tour in 2003.

Rustin Man is Paul Webb, former bassist of Talk Talk. The album includes contributions from Adrian Utley of Portishead and leans toward folk and jazz rather than trip-hop.

Three DeBaser reviews celebrate the 2002 Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man album Out of Season as an intimate, folk- and jazz-leaning work, far from Portishead’s trip-hop sound. Reviewers highlight its sparse beauty, heartfelt vocals, and classic references (Billie Holiday, Nick Drake, Sandy Denny). Standout tracks include Mysteries, Tom the Model, Romance, Resolve, and Funny Time of the Year. Rustin Man is Paul Webb (ex–Talk Talk), with contributions from Adrian Utley.