Machine Gun
Portishead
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I saw a savior A savior come my way I thought I'd see it At the cold light of day But now I realize that I'm Only for me If only I could see You turn myself to me And recognize the poison in my heart There is no other place No one else I face The remedy, it will agree, with how I feel Here am I reflecting What more can I say? For I am guilty For the voice that I obey Too scared to sacrifice a choice Chosen for me If only I could see You turn myself to me And recognize the poison in my heart There is no other place No one else I face The remedy, it will agree, with how I feel
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Written by: BETH GIBBONS, GEOFFREY PAUL BARROW
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Machine Gun" by Portishead falls in the genre of trip-hop. The song is noted for its powerful blend of electronic, rock, and ambient soundscapes.
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Album FactThis song is from the album "Third", which was released in 2008. It was the third studio album by the band and the long-awaited follow-up to their self-titled release in 2007.
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Signature Sound"Machine Gun" stands out for its distinctive use of a looping machine gun-like sample as the beat of the song, which is where it derives its name.
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Gap between ReleasesThe release of "Machine Gun" marked the end of an 11-year period without new music from Portishead. It was the first single the band released in over a decade, dramatically marking their return.
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Companion VideoA black-and-white music video was made for "Machine Gun." The video's stark, minimalistic imagery provides a visual companion to the song's intense, brooding ambiance.
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Pop Culture ImpactThis song has been used in a number of media, including popular TV shows. For instance, this song served as the opening tune for the second episode of the fourth season of the popular show "Person of Interest."
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Performance FactPortishead performed "Machine Gun" at Coachella in 2008, wowing the audience with the band's innovative sound design and deep, melancholic atmospherics.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was acclaimed by music critics for its stark, unflinching sound and its evocative, dystopian lyrical themes. It was hailed as a welcome return for the band after a long hiatus.
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InfluencesPortishead mentioned that they were heavily influenced by the Silver Apples, a pioneering electronic music duo, while creating "Machine Gun."
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Recorded style"Machine Gun" was recorded live, as opposed to being created using digital software, which effectively contributed to its raw and gritty sound.
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Collaboration in ProductionThe song was produced by band members Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley, showcasing the band's complete control over their creative output.
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Album Track Position"Machine Gun" was placed as the seventh track on the "Third" album, which is valued for its haunting and rhythmically intense position on the record.
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Album Introduction"Machine Gun" was chosen as the lead single to introduce the "Third" album, setting the tone for the album's darker, more experimental sound. It was released on 10th March 2008, almost a month before the album's full release.
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