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Beth Gibbons

Beth Gibbons, the iconic singer of the band Portishead, grew up in a rather secluded rural setting. Perhaps that explains the delicacy of her soulful voice, which played a major role in establishing the reputation of a trip-hop band that made a name for itself with its debut album, Dummy, in 1994. But after two albums and a live recording, the singer took a break to work with Rustin Man—aka Paul Webb, former bassist for Talk Talk and a longtime friend—who crafted the aptly named Out of Season (2002), her timeless solo album, a perfect folk backdrop for a voice that reflects a ser...