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Portishead

Portishead · 1997

50 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · electronica · experimental rock

Haunting melodies intertwine with gritty beats, creating an atmospheric landscape of melancholy and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
This album, released on September 29, 1997, marked Portishead's return after their acclaimed debut 'Dummy' from 1994. It solidified their position in the trip-hop genre as they explored darker themes and more complex soundscapes, showcasing their evolution as artists.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cowboys 4:42
  • 2 All Mine 4:02
  • 3 Undenied 4:24
  • 4 Half Day Closing 3:47
  • 5 Over 4:00
  • 6 Humming 6:04
  • 7 Mourning Air 4:15
  • 8 Seven Months 4:18
  • 9 Only You 5:02
  • 10 Elysium 5:56
  • 11 Western Eyes 3:59

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