Portugal. The Man
Hometown: Wasilla, Alaska/Portland, Oregon
Tags: indie, experimental, indie rock
Perhaps growing up in Wasilla, Ak., warps your geographical sense. Maybe it puts you a little too close to magnetic North (or ex-Mayor Sarah Palin). That’s about as good an explanation as any for Portugal. The Man’s moniker, though lead singer and guitarist John Gourley has also attributed its rather convoluted inspiration to David Bowie. The now Portland-based foursome of indie-experimental-art rockers tends to be a little off-the-compass in other ways, too; witness the band’s above-average attraction for punctuation: Its 2006 debut album was titled Waiter: “You Vulture!” Portugal. The Man’s latest, released this year, is The Satanic Satanist. Following the release of 2008’s Censored Colors, Alternative Press named Gourley Best Vocalist of the Year.
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covertcuriosity on Portugal. The Man
about 1 year agoHave you ever personally witnessed some good old-fashioned Alaskan rock 'n roll? If not, I think it is just about time for you to do exactly that. more at blogspot.com
antimusic on Portugal. The Man
over 4 years agoChurch Mouth is guaranteed to take every respective listener's breath away, just like the sprawling, glacier-dotted landscapes of the band's native Alaska...more at AntiMusic.com
newmusicnation on Portugal. The Man
over 4 years agoPsychedelic and bluesy prog rock with howling melodies, haunting background vocals/chants/interplay and 70s-flavored organs...more at newmusicnation.com
sweettxjimmy on Portugal. The Man
over 4 years agoThis band was AWESOME at emo's last night!