New Portishead Album

Holy Shmoke! Portishead are back! It's been nine years since they last recorded a studio album. Founding member, Geoff Barrow told BBC 6 Music that he was surprised people thought Portishead split up, "We've just had our heads down really, we've never actually broken up, or parted, or whatever." Come on, guy. It's been nine years. Isn't it a fair assumption that you guys weren't interested in recording together again.

Not that I'm complaining. I'm kind of excited, but mostly worried for them. They're older; not so fresh, you know? Barrow has already said on their myspace page, "It's really hard not to sound like you're doing a bad impression of yourself." That's exactly what you would expect. The third LP was nearly finished when they revealed the news, but I'm thinking they're reevaluating the sound. It's a good thing. At least their spotting it. You can't fix it, if you can't see it.

When asked if they would collaborate with Danger Mouse, Barrow reveals, "I'd rather poo in my mum's Sunday roast, than have Danger Mouse produce a Portishead record...no offence like."

A little prickish. Not exactly well put, but I like his attitude.