I never got to this back in the day; it stands up well, and there's something spooky about the way that Gibbons hits those high notes with impeccable force and expression every time (not that there isn't plenty spooky about her singing in general, natch). With the benefit of the context provided by the passing of time and last year's triumph
Third, I think we can well and truly say that Portishead were and are a great band.