Portishead: Roseland NYC Live (Vinyl 2xLP)

This album demonstrates how the recorded can translate equally well into the live, given a little inspiration and creativity. Drawing on full string and horn sections and turntablist intervention from Andy Smith, the group explore live soundtrack angles, lacing the original versions with measures of Lalo Schifrin, Henry Mancini et al.

Although some may be sceptical at the lack of new material, they shouldn't be put off. The neo-classical sounds of "Glory Box", the post rock of "Sour Times", the brazen brass jazz of "All Mine" and the theremin-led hip hop of "Mysterons" all comfortably cohabit the same place, managing to re-work and re-charm their way into the subconscious. Roseland NYC Live is a class delivery from Portishead, from the arrangement and production to the performance and orchestration. 2012 reissue.

1. Humming
2. Cowboys
3. All Mine
4. Mysterons
5. Only You
6. Half Day Closing
7. Over
8. Glory Box
9. Sour Times
10. Roads
11. Strangers