Released 32 years ago this August
Sour Times
Portishead · 1994
32 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · electronica · experimental rock
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and trip-hop rhythms that evoke a sense of cinematic nostalgia.
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 want
- prefer upbeat and fast tempos
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Sour Times' marked Portishead's emergence as pioneers of the trip-hop genre following their acclaimed debut album 'Dummy'. The band was solidifying its distinctive sound, characterized by moody instrumentals and Beth Gibbons' ethereal vocals, while gaining traction in the UK music scene.
- 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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