Thanks for the rec! Listened to two albums, “>>>>>” and Kosmic Music.

Really liked the first one despite the lack of Beth Gibbons’ iconic vocals.

The second one felt like a concept album, but I still listened to it three times on loop – I have a soft spot for SpaceMusic (so much so that I moderate the quiet !SpaceMusic@lemmy.ca ) and was completely caught unaware by this album existing. So, thanks!

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The trip hop is irrelevant – my favourite Portishead album is actually Third, which largely left trip hop behind. And Beth Gibbons solo album from last year.

Mostly, it’s a combination of interesting song structures, Beth Gibbons’ vocals and lyrics. As Portishead evolved (and later as she went solo), it became more artistic and less poppy. And I like the later stuff more.

Still like the early stuff, granted. :)

Trying the album: The Secret of Letting Go. So far I like it! Thanks for the rec!

Chose The Swans album “To Be Kind” as my first thing to try of all these recs. Liking it so far.

Road trip needs albums haha. Will check everyone’s recs. Thanks folks!

Assume for a second that I listen to it not because it is trip hop, but because of Beth Gibbons’ vocals. Would you change that recommendation?