Third by Portishead

Portishead were one of the best known examples of the 90s Bristol trip-hop scene, but after two critically acclaimed albums they went quiet for ten years before releasing their third album, unsurprisingly called ‘Third’. It’s an evolution of their style, and oddly enough reminded me of the Resident’s album Duck/Stab that I listened to recently. Each track feels like a mini soundtrack for a dark Lynchian vignette with driving electronica giving way to a something that wouldn’t sound out of place being sung in a smoky supernatural roadhouse before something horrific is about to occur. 

I ended up liking this a lot, listening multiple times to appreciate the mix of styles and influences on offer.

https://album.link/gb/i/1585215704