Portishead - Sour Times | A Trip-Hop Classic That Feels Like a Bond Theme Missing the days when bands crafted songs that sounded like they belonged in a spy thriller? Portishead delivers exactly that with Sour Times—a haunting, downtempo track that oozes intrigue and melancholy. With Beth Gibbons’ ethereal vocals, hypnotic beats, and noir-inspired melodies, it’s easy to imagine this track playing over the opening credits of a Bond film. If you crave music that pulls you into a world of mystery,