Album Info Hide Show Artist: Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man Album: Out Of Season Released: Europe, 28 Oct 2022 Tracklist: A1 Mysteries Accordion [Accordian Wind], Effects [Sonic FX] – Paul Webb Backing Vocals – Joy Rose, Lauraine McIntosh, Rachael Brown Engineer – Adrian Utley, Andy Montgomery, Neil Perry, Niven Garland Engineer [Assisted By] – Mark Bishop Guitar, Performer [Rain], E-Bow, Effects [Sonic FX] – Adrian Utley Producer [Additional Production] – Adrian Utley Vocals, Vocoder – Beth Gibbons A2 Tom The Model Acoustic Bass [Mexican Acoustic Bass] – Simon Edwards Backing Vocals – Lurine Cato, Marion Powell, Michelle John Baritone Guitar – Adrian Utley Congas, Percussion [Additional Percussion] – Martyn Barker Drums, Timpani – Clive Deamer Engineer – Andy Montgomery, Niven Garland, Phill Brown Engineer [Assisted By] – Albert Pinheiro, Geoff McLaughlin, Mark Bishop Harmonica – Mark Feltham Horn [Horn Section] – Leo Green, Mat Colman, Matt Holland Orchestra, Cello – Ben Chappell, Frank Shaefer, Jonathan Tunnell, Martin Loveday Orchestra, Viola – Bruce White, Pete Lale, Phil Dukes Orchestra, Violin – Benedict Cruft, Boguslav Kostecki, Chris Tombling, Dave Woodcock, Eddie Roberts , Gavyn Wright, Mark Berrow, Pat Kiernan, Perry Montague-Mason, Warren Zielinski Orchestrated By [Strings Orchestrated By], Conductor [Strings Conducted By] – Nick Ingman Organ – Gary Baldwin Percussion – Lee Harris, Paul Webb, Sam Webb Piano – John Baggott Producer [Additional Production] – Adrian Utley, Niven Garland Vocals – Beth Gibbons A3 Show Cello – Rachael Samuel Double Bass – Simon Edwards Engineer – Beth Gibbons, Niven Garland, Phill Brown Engineer [Assisted By] – Albert Pinheiro, Geoff McLaughlin, Mark Bishop Flute – Rebecca Samuel Piano – John Baggott Vocals – Beth Gibbons A4 Romance Backing Vocals – Joy Rose, Lauraine McIntosh, Rachael Brown Engineer – Niven Garland, Phill Brown Engineer [Assisted By] – Albert Pinheiro, Geoff McLaughlin, Mark Bishop Guitar, Bass – Adrian Utley Orchestra, Alto Flute – Andy Findon, Nina Robertson Orchestra, Cello – Ben Chappell, Frank Shaefer, Jonathan Tunnell, Martin Loveday Orchestra, Double Bass – Mary Scully Orchestra, Euphonium – Steve Cooper Orchestra, Flugelhorn – John Barclay Orchestra, Horn – John Pigneguy, Nigel Black Orchestra, trombone – Mark Nightengale, Richard Edwards , Roger Harvey Orchestra, Viola – Bruce White, Peter Lale, Phil Dukes Orchestra, Violin – Chris Tombling, Eddie Roberts , Gavyn Wright, Pat Kiernan, Perry Montague-Mason Orchestrated By [String & Horns Orchestrated By], Conductor [Strings & Horns Conducted By] – Nick Ingman Organ – Paul Webb Producer [Additional Production] – Niven Garland trombone [trombone Solo] – Mark Nightengale Vocals – Beth Gibbons A5 Sand River Acoustic Guitar, E-Bow – Neil MacColl Backing Vocals, Electric Guitar – Paul Webb Double Bass – Simon Edwards Drums – Clive Deamer Engineer – Niven Garland, Phill Brown Engineer [Assisted By] – Albert Pinheiro, Geoff McLaughlin, Mark Bishop Keyboards – Paul Webb Percussion – Lee Harris Piano – John Baggott Producer [Additional Production] – Adrian Utley, Nik Lloyd Synthesizer [Moog] – Adrian Utley Vocals – Beth Gibbons B1 Spider Monkey Acoustic Guitar – Graham Kearns Drums, Percussion – Lee Harris Electric Guitar, Bass, Organ [Organ Pedals] – Adrian Utley Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Piano – John Baggott Engineer – Adrian Utley, Neil Perry, Niven Garland Engineer [Assisted By] – Geoff McLaughlin, Mark Bishop Producer [Additional Production] – Adrian Utley, Niven Garland Vocals – Beth Gibbons B2 Resolve Engineer – Beth Gibbons Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Mark Bishop Producer [Additional Production] – Adrian Utley Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Beth Gibbons B3 Drake Acoustic Bass [Mexican Acoustic Bass] – Simon Edwards Acoustic Guitar – Neil MacColl Backing Vocals – Joy Rose, Lauraine McIntosh, Rachael Brown Drums, Percussion – Lee Harris Engineer – Niven Garland, Phill Brown Engineer [Assisted By] – Albert Pinheiro, Geoff McLaughlin, Mark Bishop Harmonica – Mark Feltham Keyboards [Keyboard FX] – Paul Webb Piano – John Baggott Producer [Additional Production] – Niven Garland Vibraphone [Vibes] – Frank Ricotti Vocals – Beth Gibbons B4 Funny Time Of Year Acoustic Guitar – Adrian Utley, Pete Glenister Bass Guitar, Bass Guitar [tremolo Bass Guitar] – Adrian Utley Drums – Clive Deamer Electric Guitar – Adrian Utley, Paul Webb Engineer – Niven Garland Engineer [Assisted By] – Mark Bishop Organ – Gary Baldwin Piano, Accordion [Accordian] – Paul Webb Producer [Additional Production] – Adrian Utley, Niven Garland Vocals – Beth Gibbons B5 Rustin Man Engineer – Beth Gibbons Harmonica – Mark Feltham Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Mark Bishop Organ, Effects [Sonic FX] – Paul Webb Vocals – Beth Gibbons Info About Buying Vinyl From Our Record Store We are a small independent record store located at 211 High St, Preston in Melbourne, Australia (North of Northcote, between Thornbury & Reservoir) We buy and sell new 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We are strongly committed to customer satisfaction. If you experience any problems with your order contact us so we can rectify the situation. If the record arrives damaged or doesn’t arrive we will cover the cost of replacing or returning the record. If you change your mind you have 30 days to return your record but you must cover the cost of returning it to the store. You can contact our Melbourne record shop at (03) 9939 3807 or at [email protected] Happy Listening! Description Hide Show Out Of Season is a mesmerizing collaborative album by Portishead’s lead vocalist, Beth Gibbons, and musician Rustin Man (Paul Webb). Released in 2002, this album showcases a unique blend of haunting melodies, introspective lyrics, and atmospheric production that captivates listeners from start to finish. From the opening track, “Mysteries,” it becomes evident that Out Of Season is a departure from the trip-hop sound that Gibbons is known for with Portishead. The album takes a more stripped-down approach, focusing on acoustic instrumentation and delicate arrangements. This change allows Gibbons’ hauntingly beautiful voice to take center stage, drawing listeners into a world of melancholic introspection. One of the standout tracks on the album is “Tom the Model,” a hauntingly beautiful song that showcases Gibbons’ ability to convey raw emotion through her vocals. The sparse instrumentation, consisting of a simple acoustic guitar and subtle electronic elements, perfectly complements the introspective lyrics. Gibbons’ voice soars effortlessly, evoking a sense of longing and vulnerability that is both captivating and deeply moving. Another highlight of Out Of Season is the track “Romance,” which features a mesmerizing blend of acoustic guitar, delicate piano, and ethereal strings. Gibbons’ vocals are hauntingly beautiful, conveying a sense of longing and heartache that resonates with the listener. The song’s atmospheric production creates a dreamlike quality, transporting the listener to an introspective and emotional space. Throughout the album, Gibbons and Rustin Man create a sonic landscape that is both intimate and expansive. The production is meticulous, with every instrument and sound carefully placed to create a rich and immersive listening experience. The use of unconventional instruments, such as the saw and the musical saw, adds a unique and haunting element to the overall sound. Lyrically, Out Of Season delves into themes of love, loss, and self-reflection. Gibbons’ introspective and poetic lyrics paint vivid pictures and evoke a range of emotions. Her ability to convey complex emotions with simplicity and honesty is truly remarkable. The lyrics are introspective and thought-provoking, inviting the listener to reflect on their own experiences and emotions. The album’s closing track, “Drake,” is a stunning conclusion to the journey that Gibbons and Rustin Man take the listener on. The song features a delicate piano melody and Gibbons’ haunting vocals, creating a sense of melancholic beauty. The lyrics are introspective and poetic, leaving the listener with a sense of longing and introspection. Out Of Season is a masterful collaboration between Beth Gibbons and Rustin Man, showcasing their immense talent and musical chemistry. The album’s stripped-down approach and hauntingly beautiful soundscapes create a captivating listening experience that is both introspective and emotionally resonant. Gibbons’ vocals are nothing short of breathtaking, conveying a range of emotions with raw vulnerability and authenticity. Overall, Out Of Season is a must-listen for fans of Beth Gibbons, Portishead, and anyone who appreciates beautifully crafted music that delves into the depths of human emotion. This album is a testament to the power of collaboration and the ability of music to evoke profound emotions. Out Of Season is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate and move listeners to this day. Product Reviews Hide Show Write a Review