These English pioneers of trip-hop are determined not to repeat themselves, with each album a distinct achievement from the last. Evoking classic films and probing the deepest recesses of the heart and mind, they keep listeners on their toes with lush arrangements and eerie instrumentation. These are my favorite songs from the Bristol trio.

*This list will be updated in the event of any future (including posthumous) releases.

Honorable mentions

Biscuit

Cowboys

Magic Doors

Mysterons

Roads

Top 10

10. Threads

9. Humming

8. Seven Months

7. The Rip

6. Mourning Air

5. Undenied

4. Nylon Smile

3. Western Eyes

2. Machine Gun

1. All Mine

Favorite Album Cover

Portishead (1997)

Favorite Song on Each Album

Dummy (1994): Roads

Portishead (1997): All Mine

Third (2008): Machine Gun

Albums Ranked

3. Dummy (1994)

2. Third (2008)

1. Portishead (1997)