Massive Attack fans....

Ryanp100

I don't think Portishead is dead. From what I've heard, they have a new album coming out this year.

With regards to Portishead, I am not sure if they are releasing any new material, but Beth Gibbons just released a solo album with 'Rustin Man', who apparently was involved with Talk Talk at some point. It's gettting some pretty good comments from various avenues and is undoubtedly a very nice recording. It is, unfortunately, only a fairly expensive ($20+) import at the moment, unless you happen to live in the UK I suppose.

P.S. Speaking of Talk Talk, anyone who has written them off as an '80's pop band should check out their later material, particularly 'Laughing Stock'. Very interesting and adventurous jazz/post-rock hybrid music that stands in a musical realm of it's own. Surprised the heck out of me anyway...

Yes...I have the Mad Professor's remixes entitled "No Protection"...and they are far and away more stimulating than the original ones...but to be fair..."Protection" is Massive Attack's weakest album....BUt "Mezzanine" is a monster of an album...right up there with Portishead's "Dummy"...and CHem Bros. "Dig your own hole"...possibly the 3 best electronic albums of the 90s...