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Thursday, June 17 2010

Portugal. The Man: Alaska's Rock 'n' Roll Saviors

Alaska's Portugal. The Man have been gaining quite a following outside of their native state. Singer and guitarist John Gourley talks about the lessons they've learned growing up in the land of Sarah Palin, and how it's affected their approach to life as a rock band.


Reviews

Wednesday, November 30 2011

Portugal. The Man: 2011 October 25 - Washington, DC

In the studio, they are psychedelic scientists who understand the complexities of minimalism. As a live band, they are something different. Songs are liberated from the context of their respective albums and patience is traded for energy.


Monday, May 10 2010

Portugal. The Man: American Ghetto

Perhaps The American Suburbs would have proved more exciting.


Friday, October 30 2009

Portugal. The Man: 8 October 2009-Madison, WI

From the moment Portugal. The Man begin playing, intensity and urgency enter the theatre with them.


Friday, September 11 2009

Portugal. The Man: The Satanic Satanists

The band has an impressive ability to create memorable hooks and forget-me-not rhythms.


Monday, October 13 2008

Portugal. The Man: Censored Colors

Censored Colors, Portugal. The Man's latest, is equal parts spaced-out rock and epic balladry, with hints of soul and classic rock thrown in for good measure.


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Thursday, July 21 2011

New Portugal. The Man. Live Session and Album Preview on KCRW

Recently, two songs from Portugal. The Man. caught my ear but I was soon to learn that the online radio play was due to the…


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