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Hear Portishead's Devastating, Foreboding Cover of ABBA's 'SOS'

PortisheadÂ have turned in a threadbare cover of ABBA's infectious hit "SOS," marking their first new recording since 2009's charity single,Â "Chase the Tear." Singer Beth Gibbons delivers a serene vocal performance that remains faithful to the song's original melody, but synths and guttural bass swells transform ABBA's melancholy disco. Portishead's rendition gives...

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19:55 on April 26 2016

Hear Portishead's Devastating, Foreboding Cover of ABBA's 'SOS'

Rolling Stone — PortisheadÂ have turned in a threadbare cover of ABBA's infectious hit "SOS," marking their first new recording since 2009's charity single,Â "Chase the Tear." Sin... more info

ABBA Portishead

17:39 on April 26 2016

Portishead – “SOS” (ABBA Cover)

Stereogum — New Portishead music is a rare and precious commodity, so listen up. The trip-hop legends have chosen an unexpected way to break more than a half-decade of silence, follo... more info

ABBA Portishead

19:44 on April 26 2016