English band from Bristol formed by Geoff Barrow, Beth Gibbons and Adrian Utley, pioneers of trip-hop known for the albums Dummy (1994), Portishead (1997) and Third (2008).

Portishead formed in Bristol and are widely associated with the 1990s Bristol scene and the trip-hop genre. Core members include Geoff Barrow, Beth Gibbons and Adrian Utley. Their notable studio albums include Dummy, Portishead and Third; they have also released live albums and singles collected in compilations like Glory Times.

DeBaser reviews praise Portishead's cinematic, melancholic trip-hop and Beth Gibbons' distinctive voice. Dummy and Portishead are frequently hailed as landmarks; Third divides opinion for its darker, more industrial direction. Live releases are noted for powerful performances.

For:Fans of trip-hop, cinematic and melancholic music; listeners exploring Portishead and Bristol sound aficionados.

 Claustrophobia.

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 THE SHADOW OF SIN.

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 Their peculiar Port Blues.

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 Album rating: 9+

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