Rock's Backpages Library Rock's Backpages

Portishead: You Only Live Twice

Paul Trynka, MOJO, October 1997

They inspired with Dummy. And nearly expired making its successor. As Portishead finally deliver their eagerly-awaited second album. Paul Trynka uncovers the turmoil behind their enigmatic facade.

Total word count of piece: 4616

Subscribe

Becoming a member is easy. Membership gives you access to all the thousands of articles in the library.

Click here to go to Subscribe page.

Click here for academic and other group subscriptions.

Login

Login via your library

If your local library has signed up with Rock's Backpages, please enter your card number below: