"Over" is the second single from English

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band Portishead's self-titled second album (1997). It peaked at number 25 on the

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and has been used in numerous TV shows and movies. The promotional black-and-white

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directed by Chris Bran featured lead singer

Beth Gibbons Beth Gibbons (born 4 January 1965) is an English singer and songwriter. She is the singer and lyricist for the band Portishead, which has released three albums. She released an album with Rustin Man, '' Out of Season'', in 2002, followed by an ...

singing to the camera in the middle of the darkness and occasionally running from one spotlight to another.

Critical reception

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'' gave the song three out of five, adding, "Typical of the mood of the parent album, this second spin-off single finds the quartet in very dark emotional waters, though still featuring all the classic Portishead sonic cues. Further listening reaps rewards."

Track list

* Original British CD #"Over" #"Over Remix" #"Over Instrumental" * British CD "Over 2" #"Over" #"Half Day Closing" (NYC) #"Humming" (NYC)

Personnel

* Beth Gibbons – vocals, production * Adrian Utley – guitar, bass, production * Geoff Barrow – drums, samples, turntables, programming, production * Dave McDonald – production

Charts

Cover versions

Ecuadorian electronic duo ''The Bunnies'' included a live version of the song in their 2016 eponymous EP. Musician Steve Adey covered the song on his 2017 LP ''Do Me a Kindness''. The track was sampled by RZA on the track "Kiss of a Black Widow".

References

1997 singles Portishead (band) songs 1997 songs Go! Discs singles Songs written by Geoff Barrow Songs written by Beth Gibbons Songs written by Adrian Utley {{1990s-single-stub