Portishead’s Debut Album ‘Dummy’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

August 17, 2024 Liz Itkowsky

While the sweeping, cinematic ‘Dummy’ lends itself to film, Portishead had created their own drama from the start.

Portishead’s ‘Third’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary

April 26, 2023 Liz Itkowsky

From the first tracks of the album, it’s obvious that even after taking a decade-long hiatus, Portishead were still just as groundbreaking as they were at the start of their career.

Portishead’s Eponymous Second Studio Album ‘Portishead’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

September 14, 2022 Justin Chadwick

Amidst the weight of expectation following their universally lauded debut, Portishead didn’t just navigate the noise surrounding them with their second album—they transcended it.

Prince’s ‘Graffiti Bridge’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

Plenty of the tracks that comprise ‘Graffiti Bridge’ remain inviting and present, whilst the other tracks admittedly show their age in retrospect.

The Rolling Stones’ ‘Tattoo You’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary

When listening to ‘Tattoo You,’ you would never know that it is this Frankenstein's monster of an album that was pieced together with songs that came from their most creatively fertile period.

Vanessa Williams’ ‘The Comfort Zone’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

Williams’ second studio affair is a precision-crafted tour de force, focused in its intent to present her talent not just as viable, but undeniable.