Sour Times
Portishead · 1994
32 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock
Haunting melodies intertwine with trip-hop rhythms, creating a moody landscape of melancholy and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sour Times (edit) — The lead single encapsulates the album's essence with its haunting vocals and atmospheric production, making it an iconic representation of Portishead's style.
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Numbed in Moscow — This track showcases Portishead's experimental approach with its blend of electronic beats and melancholic lyrics, reflecting the emotional depth that permeates the album.
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A Tribute to Monk & Canatella — Clocking in at over eleven minutes, this instrumental piece exemplifies the band's ability to weave complex sonic textures, creating an immersive listening experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with haunting melodies
- cinematic nostalgia for quiet moments
- introspective listening during solitude
- emotional depth in short tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat and fast tempos
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Portishead's debut album, 'Sour Times' marked their emergence in the mid-'90s music scene. The band had gained initial recognition through their unique blend of hip-hop beats and dark, cinematic soundscapes, setting the stage for their influential role in the trip-hop genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Massive Attack· Tricky· FKA twigs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sour Times (edit) 3:25
- 2 Numbed in Moscow 3:55
- 3 A Tribute to Monk & Canatella 11:00
- 4 Lot More 4:21
- 5 Theme From "To Kill a Dead Man" 4:25
- 6 Airbus Reconstruction 5:08
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