Music : Third

Rating: - Awesome noises both loud and quiet
Not what I expected but I still love it. There are bits that sound like the early Velvet Underground with their relentless riffs and some of the electronics are reminiscent of Can, but there's still enough variety to keep it interesting throughout.

Very dark though which may not appeal to everyone.

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Rating: - Pants
Sorry, but is this the same band that produced "Dummy"? I could almost forgive them the woeful second album, but "Third" hits new lows. Msrs Utley, Gibbons and Barrow - can I have my money back, please?

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Rating: - Just plain awful
Very simply this is one of the worst records I've ever had the displeasure of buying. It's pure unadulterated indulgent crap and I loved their first two albums. I've never felt moved enough to review anything until I came across this nonsense. Whatever you do try and hear some of it before you buy.

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Rating: - Doesn't move their sound forward and is dull
One of the most boring albums I've heard recently, as a fan of 'Dummy' this bears little resemblance to what was an amazing sound with amazing vocals. Here the music sounds old and tired, the vocals are nowhere near as impressive and it greatly disappointed me that only one track (magic doors) comes anywhere near to the brilliance of 'Dummy'.
Every other track on this album is monotonous and a waste of time - but hey perhaps you'll like it! For me I can think of many other groups who still push the boundaries and make interesting tunes while Portishead wallow in this dreary depressing rubbish that doesn't even compare to their debut from ten years ago(?)

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Rating: - Indeterminable songs for mongs
Background music - yes - but other than that sorry i just dont get it ... a collection of beats and signing with no real direction or melody ... if you're a fan then well done you obviously got it - but this is a bit to trippy & out there for me ...

Give me Muse any day of the week!!