My formative years were spent in the 80's with foundational bands like New Order, Depeche Mode, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Cure, and Jane's Addiction. Even though the 80's was the pioneer decade for the alternative genre, this music transcended into the 90's and to some cool tunes today which could be classified as alternative. Hopefully, this site will bring back some good memories and introduce some things you haven't heard before.

Feedback and suggestions are welcome.

Enjoy.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

'Sour Times' by Portishead

Album: Dummy
Released: 1994
Theme: sensual

This band is from England and named after a small town near Bristol.

I heard the tune on the road today and remembered it from my younger days. I always liked the smooth, mysterious, sensual sound; but upon hearing again today with more mature ears, it seems like there's another underlying theme that everything's not all right. Some things are not as they appear.