Portishead - Third REACTION/REVIEW

[@janekkraska1955]

Everyone talks about Dummy and Third, but my fav from them is accualy the self titled. Must hear.

[@airwik]

Totally agree!

[@jambulance]

Only You is one of my fav Trip-Hop tracks ever

[@sadisticways3475]

SUPER UNDERRATED album!

[@beepst]

It's got the hardest beats.

[@staysuede]

I saw them on the tour for self titled..most memorable live experience of my life and I've seen some legends

[@chuy3_438]

Let's goooo I never see any reactions to third. I consider it their best personally

[@MFewwy]

This is such an amazing album. I am always impressed by how genuine and hurt it feels :( just really RAW

[@kirbyjacobs667]

HOLY SHIT I WAS LITERALLY JUST LISTENING TO THIS ALBUM AS I WAS CHECKING KZbin AND WISHING YOU HAD REACTED TO IT One of my favorite albums of all time, absolutely beautiful.

[@factor_hm]

Dunno if you'd entertain a live record, but Portishead live at Roseland is incredible. The live renditions really elevate their music, especially w the addition of a string section. Beth Gibbons also gotta be one of the most badass vocalists

[@Missjunebugfreak]

He might need to hear self-titled first in order to fully appreciate the live album. The live renditions of those songs are excellent.

[@igsb1999]

Rid of Me by PJ Harvey next!

[@paulovcg10]

good recommendation

[@alalulu4503]

PJ harvey definitely deserves attention! But I think the best introduction to her work will be the album “To Bring You My Love”. Although each of her albums sounds so different from the last. personally my favorites are "White chalk" and "Stories from the city"

[@lukashnewman]

@@alalulu4503 To Bring You My Love was my favourite PJ Harvey album for a long time. But then she released Let England Shake...

[@beepst]

I think in order to understand PJ Harvey, you must listen to her albums chronologically. She's similar to Radiohead in that regard. It's so satisfying to see her evolution.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

I adore Rid of Me but I think either Stories or To Bring You My Love are the easier albums to start with in terms of PJ. But listening chronologically is good too since her sound has evolved so much and she keeps experimenting on nearly every album.

[@injaysopinion1170]

We need Massive Attack - Blue Lines and Madonna - Ray of Light

[@joshuayeager3686]

I would adore a “Ray Of Light” reaction from Smags

[@alllstqrr]

AND I FEEEEELLLL

[@jenoboi]

HEAVVYYYYYY on ray of light!!!

[@Radiobuzz]

I'd rather have him listening to Protection honestly

[@leavesturninsideyou8]

Portishead is so awesome! Also, Beth Gibbons the vocalist will release a solo album this friday!

[@superwhizz114]

Probably my most hyped album right now. The singles have all been outstanding

[@twelveytwelve]

Thanks for the tip.

[@MrKrayer]

In a similar vein to Portishead, I would recommend listening to Broadcast. More of a 60's psych vibe but still has that haunting female voice over awesome and complex and often creepy electronics. You are good to start with Tender Buttons, HaHa Sound or Noise Made by People as all are good starting points.

[@carlcarlson1883]

I second this recommendation! Tender Buttons is probably their most straight forward, appealing album, but my pick would be HaHa sound.

[@MrKrayer]

@@carlcarlson1883 agreed on HaHa Sound probably being the best starting point on the band. It was mine back in the day hearing it off of Pandora station seeded with Stereolab. Really love those first 3 equally. The Spell Blanket demos comp that just dropped is spectacular but definately NOT a starting point.

[@skunkape1085]

Portishead is such a good group. Anyways, you know what I'm gonna say by this point. Listen to Duck Stab by The Residents

[@friendlystranger9662]

Thank you SO much for reacting to this one! One of my favourite albums of all time. Very happy that you vibed with it too. It sets a very specific mood that only a handful of albums I've heard even approach. For other albums that have a similar kind of claustophobic and oppressive atmosphere I can recommend Swans' The Great Annihilator and The Microphones' Mount Eerie. Both are amazing, btw And as for more Portishead, I recommend their self-titled and then Roseland NYC Live. Specifically in this order! The self-titled is like Dummy's angrier and a bit less likeable brother but is still worth your time. And their live album is legendary and is generally considered to improve upon many of s/t's tracks. I wonder if you'll agree

[@zolris5498]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH POOPYHEAD FINALLY BRIO IVE BEEN WAITING SO LLNG!!!! THANK U one of my fav parts of this album is the crazy ass transition between silence and hunter. what an insanely brave choice to have that build up just cut of and snap you back to reality

[@etalex7074]

the palette of sounds across this album is absolutely insane

[@Petrol_blue]

2:30 "spanish in the beginning" 💀

[@franciscocanas5686]

Portugese

[@KumoHs]

in smigs defense, as a brazilian, i can confirm that spanish and portuguese are very similar languages

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

To people who dont speak it I understand the confusion ​@@KumoHs

[@deivyjose3470]

lmao

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Third is not only my fav Portishead album, but my favorite album in general. It's just so special and brilliant in every way. I hope you react to their self-titled soon.

[@ElliotSmithy]

Yes! Third is one of my favorite albums of all time, I love this band so much.

[@warpwoofwimble]

So cool to see you review this one, takes me back to when this came out. I remember listening to this for the first time, it felt completely insane - I had absolutely no idea where any song was going, the structures are so unpredictable and wild. And the album is just so DARK! It's one of my favorite albums of all time, and I discover something new every time I listen. I hope you get a lot of good listens out of this, it's definitely worth a bunch of repeat listens. Magic Doors is my personal favorite, that sax solo seriously feels like the entire world is ripping apart, it's just a wonderfully chaotic listen. Keep up the great reviews!

[@niccocraft5nb]

Im happy people are still discussing this album. Its one of a kind album

[@dogmanbitehurt8243]

Was just humming “We Carry On” when I opened up KZbin to this in my recommended

[@dogmanbitehurt8243]

Also We Carry On is pretty much evil Silver Apples

[@Mansin]

@@dogmanbitehurt8243 They played live with simeon so that confirms it.

[@walterehmann8799]

Third is my personal favorite of their albums. Dummy is the iconic one for Portishead for sure but to my ear sounds a bit time capsule-ish to the 90’s with the DJ scratches and some of the synth patches. They dug deep into the well for Third though…lots of old-school analog synths mixed with great live instrumentation…and it sounds timeless and fantastic for their efforts.

[@paulovcg10]

o começo do álbum em português é o grande charme, sempre escuto essa faixa

[@geodadi1969]

one of my favs ever, imo their best and most unique album

[@dancingheroes]

we need this man to properly differentiate between spanish and portuguese

[@moraine_view]

Silver Apples' self titled would be a very fun reaction to see!

[@Radiobuzz]

I always complaint because all reactors only go for their first album but they never get up to Third, which for me is their best because it sounds so dirty and dark. Glad you enjoyed this! If you're taking suggestions I'd love to see you continue through the Burial path, you're seriously missing out on his EPs Street Halo, Kindred and Truant.

[@hivedrops8326]

Rival Dealer EP too!

[@threedeemelodies]

silver apples - silver apples (1968) is a huge influence on this album check out broadcast - haha sound btw

[@lukashnewman]

Incredibly progressive album, I love it!

[@nocturnal_peace1612]

I love broadcast!

[@keychain9589]

15:58 literally how i discovered and got into Portishead LOL. didn’t expect that haha

[@ndesdsadfd]

Possibly my favorite Portishead album. Stunning.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Mine too. Love how dark and experimental it sounds.

[@alenanga]

One of my favorite albums of the 2000s

[@fishblades]

I wish you had more exposure, your insight is very rare. Love your perspective

[@phaustho]

I usually loop it starting from "We Carry On", because the second half of the album is flawless imho, and it flows beautifully into "Silence". There are too many things to love in this record once you get down on your knees and start begging for some chalkboard scraping... Third is so sweet in its glorious abrasiveness...

[@sleep6837]

YES. fucking finally. This is my favorite Portishead album, really one of my favorite albums ever. Its just so soaked in eeriness, theres a powerful sense of dread in every song

[@jori1]

Best Portishead album! With some margin!

[@superwhizz114]

Just did my 50th listen of Third today, and this popped up. Hasn't left my rotation since I discovered it in December

[@alejandrodegyves4977]

Thanks! My favourite album from the 2000s! Not everybody can understand such a beautiful chaos ❤ The Rip is the best song ever

[@crust8016]

Really recommend their self-titled album, it's my personal favorite of the three

[@angryprimalbug5417]

The Mars Volta PLEASSSEE France’s the Mute PLEAAASE

[@bodywithoutorgans409]

dude yesssss

[@MrBaumGeo]

The rip is one of the best songs ever...

[@emc9029]

im wide awake its morning - bright eyes

[@neromxxn2252]

One of my favourite albums ever made!!! Excited to see what you think about it

[@chuy3_438]

Btw since you did lcd soundsystem's sound of silver I think it's time to listen to this is happening

[@tomasignacio3473]

YESSSSSSSSSSS

[@TheCinnyBun]

oh my god you have no idea how long I've been waiting for this

[@commentputter5283]

Rather than go to their second album, I recommend the "Roseland NYC Live" album that they released around the same time. They played with a full string orchestra. It is one of the best concert albums that I know. And it has all of the highlights of the second album (better played too), plus some unique takes on some of the better "Dummy" tracks.

[@Kast_311]

Album recommendations: Waiting to Spill- The backseat lovers When we Were Friends- The backseat lovers Something you needed- Flipturn Shadowglow- Flipturn Songs- Adrianne Lenker Unreal Unearth- Hozier Close to Paradise- Patrick Watson Young Americans- David Bowie Everything so far- Pinegrove RMCM- Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners Good For You- Houndmouth The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We- Mitski

[@starmantv9962]

You should listen to Clipping’s last album Visions of Bodies Being Burned

[@lukashnewman]

Great, my favourite album, thanks! Let's stay still with trip-hop, please - what about *UNKLE* and the Psyence Fiction album? It had great reviews at the time of release (1998).

[@Robards18]

Yes! Or War Stories!

[@vitor-ez2xk]

kimono my house - sparks is a really good hidden gem

[@nostalgia_clinic]

WE WANT ANIMAL COLLECTIVE 🍻 Centipede Hz. Feels Sung Tongs Time Skiffs Isn’t It Now? Thanks for the content Smags 🐐

[@tomasignacio3473]

Feels🖤🖤🖤

[@resiseven7407]

portis bird head and the third concern

[@zane6868]

You're a legend dude! Keep on listening to bangers

[@nocturnal_peace1612]

I recommend Dedicated to Bobby Jameson by Ariel Pink!

[@vulnicura3028]

This album is awesome, thank you for the reaction !!

[@TheDoctor23452]

Third was one of those albums that is unique and just sets a mood. Love this album. If you want a challenge, try the band Can - Ege Bayasi, Tago Mango, or Future Days. All very unique in their own ways, and very experimental in their sound, but the beat is kept smooth and at times funky by their excellent drummer Jaki Liebzeit (RIP).

[@laurinlattanzi2210]

You should listen to Thunder, Lightning, Strike by The Go! Team. Very fun album!

[@wonkwev]

you should check out deceit by this heat at some point, its a post-punk classic imo and its super weird and proggy. my favourite videos of yours are the ones where you listen to a slightly weirder album !!

[@ramsesDouma-ws6ch]

I’ve seen this band 2 times live. And it’s amazing

[@hectorlagos8937]

the album "Wild Opera" by No Man is a pretty good album in that hole trip hop kinda vibe, i feel like you would enjoy it

[@james_raymond222]

Yo Smags please do more WEEN

[@stormi2534]

Definitely give Gas 0095 a listen. Such an underrated ambient techno record

[@woodge7]

crazy timing for this i literally just bought roseland nyc on vinyl

[@giants88100]

This album is so fire, I was thinking after ur last video I should recommend it.

[@user-jx5yy7cy2d]

Its SMAGS time!

[@thebarebear10]

could you do a review on future sounds of London dead cities

[@yannhollister9091]

Creepy/ Dark /Menacing. It's amazing the dark atmosphere they create with this album. My favorite Portishead album by far, i feel so badass when i listen to it ❤

[@bybodidotcom]

I would love you to review an album by KIRSTY MACCOLL only I just can't decide which, probably her 1981 debut 'Desperate Character'. My fave two bars are "I put you on a pedestal, You put me on the pill." She was a huge talent. Maybe don't google her prior to listening though, it will taint your enjoyment. Xx

[@francolaguzzi9128]

I need a reaction to Cosmogramma 🙏

[@starhouse221]

hey! great reaction. you should react to deerhunter!! also more sonic youth!

[@kalle249]

we need some joanna newsom smags

[@stratford1]

One of the few albums I genuinely think is a 10/10

[@CoolcatzCorner]

Just sayin, Feels is a perfect summer album to react to

[@konradolczyk2504]

Beach House - TEEN DREAM, pretty please!

[@ancestors]

you should try Theese Trails by Theese Trails

[@christianmendoza8107]

Threads is most likely nspired by the British movie from 1984 Threads. That ending, like the movie is absolutely terrifying. An alarm before the apocalypse. At this I gotta recommend you the s/t (1979) by This Heat, different genres but same unsettling vibes, maybe some influence too; also, since Steve Albini (producer of In Utero and many important Alt rock albums) passed away a week ago you should react to Atomizer by his influential band Big Black. All pretty disturbing and noisy albums

[@ernesto.2837]

SMAGS PLEASE LISTEN TO THE GHOST POP TAPE PLSSS but not the remastered version tho

[@sarang8585]

please do God’s Country by Chat Pile 🙏🙏🙏

[@beepst]

the self-titled album next!

[@parker398]

please please PLEASE listen to person pitch by panda bear (member of animal collective, pitchforks AOTY for 2007!!!)

[@pablito4216]

The Wrens - The Meadowlands

[@user-bz9xd4ss7p]

Commenting 4 Caligula!!!

[@AyeGeeElle]

Such a good album…should check out a.s.o ‘s debut album (a really good recent trip hop record)

[@sadisticways3475]

OMG YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alenanga]

Do Ray of Light by Madonna!

[@Alex-ob1tn]

yeeeees bro you should listen to skinned by ml buch

[@AGLadyBird]

Yessss ❤

[@user-fi9in4ih5d]

You wont regret listening to Beach House - 7

[@matthewcaceres3800]

Make Simple Things of Zero 7

[@mizemax]

hocus pocus ive watched like most of ur reactions and been here since the dean blunt reaction vroooo pls react to xuvetyn by loveliescrushing it could compliment your song writing i think because its really dreamy and could give you ideas for further creation i love your latest release a lot

[@paulovcg10]

não é espanhol no começo, é português, e é um capoeirista que conheceram na frança, se não me engano

[@qualpo]

Superdrag?

[@paulovcg10]

lets goooooo

[@TheCinnyBun]

also listen to portishead self titled!!!!

[@vorspiel8]

Greaaaaat album❤

[@shiv2033]

I need to start a garden by Haley Heyndrickx, please Mr Smags. I will pray to Jesus for you.

[@KillaB777]

WOOOOO

[@woodge7]

is this in preperation for the beth gibbons solo release

[@aidanchristie3659]

Day 15 of asking you to review BROCKHAMPTON!

[@user-bk2yx8ev7z]

It's Portuguese not Spanish

[@richardyoung834]

FROTANO

[@mwshu6045]

Yo you should react to We Had Good Times Together, Don’t Forget That by Sewerslvt. It’s an absolutely insane album about grief, which you might be able to analyze. Love your videos

[@paulovcg10]

react to blksmiith - digital twin, the best breakcore out there