"Sour Times," the second single from Portishead's debut album Dummy, showcases the band's signature blend of cinematic, sample-heavy arrangements and Beth Gibbons's haunting vocals. It further cemented their status as pioneers of the trip-hop sound.
- "Sour Times" was released as a single in August 1994.
- The song samples the theme music from the 1960 film "The Haunting" composed by Humphrey Searle.
- "Sour Times" reached number 6 in the UK Singles Chart.
Portishead is a trip-hop group from Bristol, England, formed in 1991. They are best known for their debut album Dummy. In 1994, Portishead were on the cusp of releasing Dummy and "Sour Times" served as its second single.
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