The opener reveals the new style. Unusually quickly and beat-heavy sounds the piece that one is almost forced to toe-tapping rhythmic. Beth's elegiac vocal acts in no way inappropriate here. On the contrary, as it had always been like. The song sounds like a previous track in the Kruder & Dorfmeister Remix.
Hunter works against much slower and even reminiscent of the old days. After the third time you get used to the slightly verspulte Intermezzo and the song gets more interesting.
Nylon Smile sounds similar Numb and shows Beth at its best, absolutely fantastic vocals.
The rip reminds one of Roads, but also on SpiderMonkey of Beth's solo album. For this purpose, however, come at the end electronic items and a due extra speed.
Plastic: The helicopter-like sound in conjunction with the heavy guitar sounds and the dark keyboard generated immediately goosebumps. The song is definitely under the skin.
We carry on is probably the most difficult track on the album. He starts with an almost annoying sound which almost consistently continues throughout the play. The singing is as always melodic and melancholic.
Deep water represents clearly the underdog of the album. Beth is accompanied only by a ukulele. The only song that sounds almost cheerful.
Machine gun starts with a hard beat, the name is really program. That's almost no more trip hop, but a grim mixture of Electronic, Industrial and Big Beat.
Small is all about contrast. Less speed, much less beat and even accompanied by strings can be heard here. From about 2.5 minutes the song is then going right and reveals all its power with the help of a very intense organ ostinato. The whole thing ends with a hard guitar riff.
Magic Doors Portishead shows again new page: usual elegiac and melodic vocals with a heavy beat. For this both familiar accompaniment with bass and piano as well as new electronic elements.
The last piece sounds like a harder version of Over. Here the contrast between quiet / nice and hard / loud is focused. Towards the end sounds several times a menacing roar and the album is finished.
No, psyched and happy one is sure about the complete by listening to the album not. But that's never walked in Portishead, too. In my opinion, it shows the work the 11 years period to clear: the band has not only developed, but also an incredible amount of energy, feeling and work put into this work. Of course, you will hear none of the songs on Bayern 3, but the whole thing is still too specific. For those who like special and moving about and of course for those who can do something with Portishead also remotely, clearly a must buy. For those who want superficial, danceable and upbeat music: making a wide circle around this album.
