Portishead

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Guide Note

Portishead is a Jazz influenced Trip-Hop band from England consisting of Geoff Barrow, Adrian Utley and singer Beth Gibbons.

Fast Facts

1. Formed: 1991 - present
2. Origin: Bristol, England
3. Discography
4. Label: Island Records
5. Band Members: Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, Adrian Utley

Dummy and Portishead

Portishead released their genre defining debut, Dummy in 1994. It featured two hit singles, "Glory Box" and "Sour Times."

In 1997 the band released their self-titled sophomore album. The band changed their recording process for Portishead giving them a different sound then their debut.

In 1998 the band released a live album titled, Roseland NYC Live.

Hiatus

Portishead went on a hiatus after the release of their live album. In 2002 Gibbons released her debut solo album titled Out of Season. The band reformed for the Tsunami Benefit Concert held in Bristol. This was the first time the band had performed together in seven years.

Third

After a triumphant return performance at the 2008 Coachella festival Portishead released their latest album Third, on April 28, 2008.

The Mahalo Top 7

1. Official Site: Portishead
2. Official MySpace Page: Portishead
3. Wikipedia: Portishead
4. Biography: Portishead
5. Current TV: Portishead
6. Album Review: Third and Buy Album (Rating: 8.8)
7. YouTube Video: "Machine Gun"

Portishead News & Gossip

• Google News Search: Portishead
• Drowned in Sound: Portishead's new album, streaming for free a week before release at Last.fm (April 14, 2008)
• Uncut: Portishead Release Limited Edition Box Set (April 12, 2008)
• Buzznet: Portishead to Play Rehearsal Show in L.A. Before Coachella: Buzznet Exclusive (April 11, 2008)
• The Mac Weekly: Portishead Back After Eleven Year Hiatus (April 11, 2008)
• Billboard.com: Portishead, MMJ, The Verve Set For Coachella (January 21, 2008)
• guardian.co.uk Music: Light in the west (February 17, 2008)
• Pitchfork: Portishead Reveal Third Single, Box Set Details (March 18, 2008)
• Pitchfork: New Portishead Album Imminent? (2006)
• Rolling Stone: "Trip-Hoppin' Beats" (1997)

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Portishead Videos

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• YouTube: "Glory Box" (Glastonbury 98 Live)  
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Portishead Biographies, Articles, and Blogs

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• NME.com: "Portishead Make Surprise Live Debut"
• Drowned in Sound: "Portishead Creep Closer To Finishing Third Album"
• The Scenestar: Live: Portishead Rehearsal Show @ Mayan (April 24, 2008)
• Pitchfork Feature: Interview: Portishead (April 7, 2008)
• INDIEBLOGHEAVEN: Portishead Album Art/Tracklist Revealed (February 15, 2008)

Portishead On Tour

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