Beth Gibbons - Lives Outgrown ALBUM REVIEW

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FAV TRACKS: FLOATING ON A MOMENT, BURDEN OF LIFE, LOST CHANGES, REWIND, REACHING OUT, OCEANS, FOR SALE, BEYOND THE SUN, WHISPERING LOVE
LEAST FAV TRACK: TELL ME WHO YOU ARE TODAY
BETH GIBBONS - LIVES OUTGROWN / 2024 / DOMINO / PROGRESSIVE FOLK, SINGER-SONGWRITER, POST-ROCK
9/10 www.theneedled...
Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?

[@fuhlash]

the yellow flannel counter for 2024 is off the charts

[@justanormaIdud3]

one of the most talented vocalists of all time

[@0_Cardboard_0]

thank you justanormaldude for your consistent input

[@Dinosaur12349]

@@0_Cardboard_0thank you 0_Carboadd_0 for your comment

[@ichoosemeimsorry]

@@Dinosaur12349thank you Dinosaur12349 for your reply

[@FireworksAndHurricanes]

Based af.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

and her voice has barely aged at all. Beth is such a gifted singer.

[@landminelover926]

Between this and the Kim Gordon album, so far it has been a great year for solo albums by frontwomen of legendary bands

[@anonymous71207]

Something sonething two nickels

[@GizzyDillespee]

Also a good year for gibbons

[@Claudiofrom]

kim gordon is on my worst albums of the year, but this is one is sooooo good

[@x.pescobard3216]

@@Claudiofrom Oh.. so close! The second thing you said was right

[@sammo2560]

Kim Gordon isn’t the frontwoman of Sonic Youth tho

[@sleep6837]

Can we please get a classic review for Portisheads Third? Or just more Portishead love generally? I love hearing people talk about them

[@wilsonsecaur1015]

Dummy did get a classic review so it seems unlikely in the near future but Third is my personal favorite so I def wouldn't complain

[@Aphexrain38]

The song The Rip on Portisheads Third album is one of the most heartbreaking songs of all time.

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

There is a great live version of threads from that album on KZbin

[@GoogleAccount-or4bo]

Third is definitely the best Portishead album imo - wish it got more attention, as it generally overshadowed by Dummy Third is devastating and polished in a way that is hard to compare

[@sleep6837]

@@GoogleAccount-or4bo agreed. It's a haunting album, its so full of sadness and dread

[@emojik4095]

That 10/10 edging with those consistent strong 9s is real

[@fentanylfrog8403]

All the 9s are preparation for when he gives Chance the Rapper’s new album a 10.

[@phothewin6019]

Been a while since I've edged tbh.

[@grantm2303]

the lip critic is the next 10. great album and right in his wheelhouse. im calling it.

[@isaiahromero9861]

​@@grantm2303that's probably my AOTY rn, but you must not watch very much fantano if you think he'll give that record a ten

[@fentanylfrog8403]

@@phothewin6019 Same 😔

[@Ballin-97]

10en out of 10en! Review it again! 10en out of 10en! Review it again!

[@EJandEmmanGonzales]

slide

[@butterschunkmcdonalds5333]

"10en" I'm reading that as "Tenen" lol

[@tchf.8866]

​@@butterschunkmcdonalds5333 tenen means toes in dutch😭

[@noidea7833]

You can't just put a strong 9 to edge the 10 anthony

[@BenjaminDover2024]

fr bro is gooning the 9

[@vocecaiunocontodomalakoi7541]

Will not be surprised if it appears as a 10 at the end of decade ranking

[@TheCinnyBun]

fuck you i wanted to watch the video

[@TheCinnyBun]

i hope your shitty joke was worth it

[@Callmekit_485]

How do yall never get tired of making the same jokes……..

[@superwhizz114]

Until last year when I first listened to Mr. Morale, I had never heard of Beth or Portishead. Now, I'm absolutely obsessed. She's truly magnificent. A 10/10 for me

[@DMdisengage]

Portishead is amazing, perfect discography. I feel like people don't talk about Third as much as Dummy or Self Titled, but it grew into my favorite release of theirs. This new Beth Gibbons album is a rare treat.

[@NessRhyme]

Same!

[@ChuckWasHere]

Enjoy the journey, my friend. It doesn't just stop at Beth and Portishead. You'll soon find yourself whisked off to Massive Attack, Tricky, Morheeeba and others in no time.

[@henryhill92]

That makes me very happy to hear. Portishead are my favourite band of all time, so I'm glad the Kendrick feature brought them more fans

[@jackm2140]

Melon must own 7 yellow flannels and 3 industrial washing machines with all the 8s and 9s this year

[@LNSY144]

no one can smell you on the internet

[@FrancoNotAvailable]

It’s a green screen he’s actually just a talking head

[@lemmmakestunes8312]

@@FrancoNotAvailable he just lets the days go by

[@danielrc14]

​@@lemmmakestunes8312 "this is not my beautiful yellow flannel"

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

What an album. I did not expect to be so emotionally wrecked by it, the album dives into some heavy emotional themes about aging, love, loss and just life itself, with some really sad and gorgeous melodies and string arrangements. I think I learned a lot from it, being 28 right now, this album taught me to really savior youth and be present in every experience because there will come a time when everything has changed, many of the people we know and love will not be there in the future, and the love for people who will still be there may not be the same either. Masterpiece.

[@henrycope16]

It would’ve been a 10 if you’d like it more

[@wagswag]

that’s for every album he reviews

[@bartbreukels5429]

​@@wagswag No.

[@Torbinsky]

Beth has become one of my favourite artists of all time, I think it is truly fantastic the way she employs her artistry. It goes really beyond my conception of greatness.

[@orots]

there have been so many 9s this year the inevitable 10/10 will be very rewarding

[@_Dumb_Answers]

Angelic 3 the core 10/10 incoming

[@gollumei]

Don't think so m8

[@NathanielSnider1017]

Vanisher🔥🔥🔥

[@Jumsut_]

@@_Dumb_Answers2 Angelic 2 Core

[@lukeblue2089]

This is probably the best year of music in recent history.

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

YES Best since 2019 at least in my opinion

[@ANDR3alfaro]

2022 was an amazing year for music but so far this year is going to head for the best year of the 2020s for albums

[@KOTAKKOTAKKK]

the amount of yellow-flanneled albums this year are INSANE

[@watermelon2223]

it's actually ruined the novelty of it ngl

[@kevinchristopher1443]

@@watermelon2223 it's not about novelty it's just his subjective opinion

[@costanza2492]

So. Many. Great. Albums. This. Year.

[@wilsonsecaur1015]

Yooooo was hoping for a 9 (at least 🥴)! Probably my AOTY so far, Beth does not miss. For Sale is incredible

[@ParkerHill-ly5jb]

If this album was called Dummy you would have given it a classic review

[@mackevv]

please shut up

[@genesisosuna]

This just reminds me how much I miss Portishead

[@Twyfall]

I love seeing you love music so much, the amount of yellow flannels the past year or so has been joyous. Keep being posi melon

[@bluechalk6275]

Her discography (Portishead and solo) is like John Cazale's filmography. Lean but perfect.

[@leafantxn6189]

I loved this album so much. The acoustic mood, the chords changes, and obviously her voice. I also couldn't help but think about talk talk's laughing stock

[@nicdonato]

I'm just so happy not only abt this album which is already so dear to me but also the way Beth has been promoting it and seems so joyful with all of that (for us portishead fans it isn't that usual). I really feel it has a matureness to it that reflects her and this moment of her life.

[@Amaling]

You can tell how much immense respect he has for everyone behind this project

[@iIIiteratex]

The combination of the incredible singles and Beth's spotless track record made this my most anticipated album of the year. I was worried that I set myself up for disappointment with how high my expectations were, but somehow this album still exceeded them. What a beautiful album

[@CamGarcia]

That note at the start was beautiful, Anthony 😢

[@gregatronn]

You absolutely nailed this review. Excellent job. Can’t wait to spin the vinyl when it gets here.

[@Michael-fs1cw]

I love that Beth worked with Kendrick and DOOM on what I reckon are their deepest songs. I will check this out sometime

[@kool_thing]

She gives such an immense emotional depth to anything she touches.

[@banana-iy9qj]

we've had a 6, 7, 8, and 9 in a row... hinting at the next 10, valedictorian's new project Ian

[@NathanielSnider1017]

Clancy🔥🔥🔥lol

[@xivivix7195]

Nav

[@goplants]

​@@NathanielSnider1017 if he gives Clancy from Twenty øne pilots a ten I will question everything haha

[@willkeener3090]

Putting this out during the reimurgense of the Mother I Sober hype is an insane coincidence

[@johnny-vu6rl]

been listening to the kendrick collab lately and her vocals on that are incredible, excited to hear what this sounds like

[@Jackrabfanyo]

"Vibe caught" quote on a lord quaz record from 10 years ago brought me here yo.

[@remember2variate968]

Quasimoto is awesome, good vibe for sure

[@riccardobasilico5466]

We want a 10 Anthony.

[@yearnpill]

fr he needs to stop edging us i’m tryna goon to another 10/10 review

[@ElvisAidan]

bro do u want him to lie

[@riccardobasilico5466]

@@ElvisAidan yes, all I want is a ten, I’ve never seen a ten from him since I subscribed to the channel. I need this.

[@SirHadoken]

​@@riccardobasilico5466 I hear you, I was a 2020 subscriber and it felt like history was being made when we got almost back-to-back 10s on The Turning Wheel and SINNER GET READY in 2021. This got a completely involuntary "damn" out of me the second I heard "the only track that didn't really do it for me.." because it really felt like a 10 was coming until then. It's been a good year for music though; I hope you get to see one soon.

[@riccardobasilico5466]

@@SirHadoken thank you pal :)

[@juanitadark]

beth deserves this-for portishead, for everything, for this, too. she is like nothing else.

[@phothewin6019]

Should've been the first 10 of the year. It's their most coherent project both thematically and sonically. It finds a way to work within the conventions of its genre while still pushing the envelope. The production is diamond crisp, and the lyrics are the best they've written in years. I don't understand how you could just give this a 9.

[@TenaciousP45]

giving an album 10 right after release is pretty crazy. Time does the mind good. Recency bias is real. I always rate things with the idea it can go +/- 1 over time

[@mattylatvala43]

Good for you bro​@@TenaciousP45

[@estebanrodriguez1456]

Since Lingua 2 years ago...

[@dinglesworld]

🤔

[@BryGuev]

@@TenaciousP45 he gave TPAB a 10 just 3 days after release. This review is 5 days after release.

[@JJRedy]

I listened to whispering love while trekking through my college campus (there's a lot of nature and it was early in the morning), and it was magical, like i was floating on a moment

[@sillydropoutbear]

anthony please give me a 10 im tired of listening to the same 7 albums

[@firegodmc1080]

he has 25 more from his 10s of past decades series, you can listen to purple rain my friend

[@alexanderortiz5563]

Floating on a Moment is one if the best songs of the year by far. The melody on it reminds me of The Rip.

[@acoranramon3542]

This album is basically a serious contender for Album of the year. It's beautifully Amazing from start to the last song.

[@kypekka]

Never cared for Portishead that much i have to confess. But to me "Out Of Season" is a timeless masterpiece i never obsessed with but also never got tired of and is a constant staple of my musical life. Looks like it's gonna be the same with the new album. Beth Gibbons is the queen of timelesness. Pretty ironic considering the main theme of the album. A 10 for me if there ever was one.

[@luckyspurs]

3:17 "Entrancing" is a pretty good word to describe Beth Gibbons' music in general.

[@salvadorfuentes7777]

No one pulls my emotional strings like Beth, what a phenomenal voice

[@WelfareChrist]

The first song on her last album "Mysteries" is such an important song to me, I'm so excited to hear this album.

[@GKViddingHD]

I've been following your reviews since The Log.Os. Love your reviews!

[@indraestopee7343]

Checked their group's "Dummy" album, and I struggle to believe that it's the same person HELP LMFAO!!! Btw, this album of hers is definitely a 9 for me. This is quite a relaxing album... This album has taken me to a great journey, and the lyricisms are great. The instrumentations, especially the strings, are great. There are some parts that have similar vibes with Jessica Pratt's new work and I like it. It has a decent opener track, and a magnificent closer.

[@SarahB-sg2wr]

We need a review of any of the broken view albums (newest is my personal fav) I found them through a mutual friend recently so so underrated there’s music in there for everyone’s taste. The lead singers voice is astounding very close to Chester Bennington.

[@markjohnb]

It’s such a great album, Producer James Ford is on fire at the moment. New Depeche, Pet Shop Boys and Last Dinner Party, incredible!

[@antsteep]

I have listened to it multiple times and I am still processing it. This is usually a good sign that this will be a timeless classic album in my mind.

[@nielrohlinger4954]

I legitimately thought this was going to be his album of the year, then he dropped a 10 on BRAT.

[@marcinurban3197]

I idn't expect that kind of heart destroying, Portishead level (or maybe even better) album, from Beth's solo work. I'm grateful to her for that experience. For me it's the best album of the year.

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

"Hey buddy, did you hear the news? *guitar twangs** It's prog review ~"

[@aidanclare6602]

Holy shit I love Beth Gibbons. Portishead “Roads” one of my favourite songs of all time

[@wpbn5613]

my comment about the opener is that i feel like this album clearly feels like its supposed to build up with more and more interesting ideas, with the last few tracks clearly being the most intricate, so it would make a lot of sense for the opener to be meandering and not as clear what it wants to say than the rest of the record, but i think it sets the tone of the album really well

[@kierogd2292]

it sets the tone, but honestly that doesn't fully recover the track imo.

[@jens2049]

Damn i love her and portishead, thank you for this great review

[@YusufWagih]

Rewind is one of the best songs of the year

[@f4gsforpele]

Reaching Out too

[@BuggythenextPirateKing]

Hey Brithany Poptano, I'm anxiously awaiting your review of Britpop because I think it's a perfect 10.

[@cyclonasaurusrex1525]

She’s such a legend!! I saw Portishead live!!!! Yay me!

[@Rishiyisus]

and people are saying that 2024 has been weak for music... Like, are we hearing the same music?!

[@snakey973]

LOVE THIS. a jewel dropped in our laps

[@m.e.p.r]

I really wanted to love it…but it’s quite one dimensional, with little variety. I think because it’s Beth it’s good, but I can’t help to think that if it wasn’t Beth, we wouldn’t be talking about it anywhere near as much. It’s a good 7.

[@pensivepenguin3000]

Our girl is almost 60 and she may have dropped one of her best projects yet. True talent is ageless

[@Stu_Pickles]

Haven’t finished the album all the way thru yet but I’m certainly picking up on some Jarboe vibes on this record

[@GerWaskito]

It still amazes me that May really gave us 3 AOTY contender plus one of the best diss track OAT (meet the grahams) so far; Knocked Loose, Billie Eilish (idc what fantano said) and this one right here 😮‍💨

[@kennethkarthik]

That HBO opening tho

[@ScorpionGaming5]

*cue game of thrones theme*

[@Missjunebugfreak]

This album just further confirms that Beth Gibbons truly is one of the GOATs. I'm obsessed with it.

[@Kafunts]

Beth’s combination of amazing voice and creative mind is unbelievable

[@gigachad_egg]

This year is so crazy, i feel like we're getting 8s and 9s almost every day

[@Croûte4910]

2024 is such an incredible year so far

[@phrjcf]

One of my favorite vocalists, beautiful album

[@lovewalruss]

Lovely album. I saw her live in Zurich the night before and she was sensational

[@danielroberts535]

Got goosebumps like five times listening to this album. AOTY

[@petrolfire]

This could be the best review you've ever done, free of hyperbole and hipsterdom - appreciating art for what it is. Kudos.

[@Jthavoc]

Checkout Blood Across The Sky their new single dropped today called Root of Evil.

[@educostanzo]

This album exceeded my expectations. Aoty for me so far, just gorgeous

[@thekhabooseshow1883]

Didn't expect anything but a sweet 9 for this beauty! spot on

[@sensunory]

I felt a link with 'Nylon Smile' from Portishead's Third

[@samstevenson5328]

FANTASTIC NEWS!!! Can’t wait to listen!

[@vishalnagaraj5343]

Please review the new Pallbearer! I am sort of mixed on it, I think it is compositionally strong but lacks variety and pace.

[@luckyspurs]

I love have many British musicians have made a whole vibe of pallidly aging. Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Beth.

[@breafoga]

GOD THE 10 EDGING

[@gidgetmaurer123]

I like it alot, wish it was a bit more experimental, but that's just me.

[@viniciuseneas4036]

Listened just for a bit and didn't grab me, going to revisite, but nevertheless, love to see artists that I love getting the yellow flannel treatmen!

[@ColeMazalewski-m8c]

Great review, Anthony. Please review Britpop by A.G. Cook, don't let this one slip!

[@SidneyThoreson-rs8ul]

Hi Anthony! Would love to see a review of Fumbling Towards Ecstacy by Sarah McLachlan. IMO it’s a 10. Think you would enjoy, curious to hear your thoughts!

[@marconrafael]

Floating on a moment is a jewel

[@markdempsey258]

I hope her tour with Ben Gibbard and Brian Gibson goes well

[@ianbrown3304]

Finally a new album I am genuinely looking forward to. Especially the "chaotic sax solo"...definitely a t-shirt slogan.

[@modernmusicmayhem769]

She’s still got it

[@neromxxn2252]

Let's fucking go. This is honestly one of the best albums of this decade

[@EpicKingsto]

She's coming to my hometown in less than a month and it's all sold out !! I am absolutely heartbroken..

[@hw343434]

Go anyway! Find a ticket once you’re there, don’t give up. Good luck!

[@gilko61]

I think the album is simply extraordinary.

[@HoundSyrup]

I can’t wait for that FIR album to drop se we can get another NOTGOOD review.

[@2metalface_doom]

PLEASE JUST GIVE US ANOTHER 10 WE'RE STARVING

[@gothicreggae]

JJ DOOM was not the last Doom collab before he passed away, it was Czarface Meets Metal Face

[@tylerhackner9731]

Great vocalist!

[@robotubetwob]

Wow, her with the guy from Talk Talk. Gotta check that out.

[@sassytabasco]

I officially forgive you for the Kamasi Washington review

[@ffsf739]

Strong 9!!! YEEEEESS! ❤❤❤

[@AK-li2rj]

Do the new Uncle Acid record. Have you ever reviewed them before, actually? If no, would be cool to hear your take.

[@BobShurunkle]

I can’t wait to have some down time for this. Btw, did you/will you get around to reviewing Laetitia Sadler’s “Rooting For Love”? I didn’t find anything on your site. Keep up the good work and luck in your upcoming retirement 😂