311 Porter - Nurse Me

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Review by Amy Marshall

Nurse Me by 311 Porter: A Genre-Bending Journey That Sticks With You Alright, let’s talk about Nurse Me, the 2003 brainchild of 311 Porter. This album is like a musical kaleidoscope—part electronic banger, part funk/soul groove, with sprinkles of pop and rap tossed in for good measure. It’s got Synth-pop vibes that make you wanna dance awkwardly in your kitchen, Swingbeat rhythms that slap harder than they should, and Downtempo moments so smooth they feel like sinking into a beanbag chair. Released via 4ART Music (Poland) and Nordic Records (Norway), this record feels like it was born on some alternate dimension where Europe decided to remix America's soul. Now, before we dive deeper, let me say this: I didn’t expect much going into it. But damn if these tracks didn’t sneak up on me like an uninvited cat curling up on my couch—and then refusing to leave. Two songs stood out like neon signs in a foggy night: “Love Train” and “Coffee Boredom and Cigarettes.” Let me break ‘em down real quick. “Love Train” hits different. Like, imagine walking through a retro arcade while someone serenades you with a saxophone solo played through a vocoder. The beat has this swingy bounce that makes your shoulders move even when you're trying not to look too extra at the bus stop. There’s something cheeky yet heartfelt about how the lyrics ride the rhythm—it’s less "falling in love" and more "falling off a rollercoaster but still grinning because hey, adrenaline." Honestly? It’s one of those tunes that sticks in your head long after the party’s over. Then there’s “Coffee Boredom and Cigarettes,” which sounds exactly like its title smells. Picture yourself sitting in a dimly lit diner at 3 AM, nursing a lukewarm cup of joe while life zooms past outside. The track layers downtempo beats with lazy synths, creating this vibe that’s equal parts melancholy and chill. What gets me is how relatable it feels—it’s the kind of song you put on repeat during those late nights when everything seems pointless but also kinda beautiful. Plus, who can’t relate to coffee boredom? We’ve all been there, buddy. The rest of the album keeps things interesting, though it occasionally dips into “mood wallpaper” territory. Tracks like “Universal Love Song” and “Neon Lights” bring back that funky energy, while slower cuts like “Where Love’s Never Been” give you space to breathe—or cry softly into your pillow, depending on your mood. And honestly, props to them for making “I Can’t Forget The Girl I Never Met” work as both a title and a recurring theme. It’s weirdly poetic, like staring at a stranger across a crowded room and inventing their entire life story. But here’s the kicker—what really makes Nurse Me stand out isn’t just its genre mashup or slick production. It’s the way it captures little slices of human emotion without taking itself too seriously. Listening to it feels like flipping through a scrapbook full of half-forgotten memories and random doodles. Sure, some pages are messy, others plain—but together, they tell a story worth revisiting. So yeah, Nurse Me. Not perfect, but unforgettable in its own quirky way. If albums were people, this one would be that eccentric friend who always shows up wearing mismatched socks and somehow still pulls it off. Final thought? Life’s better with a little weirdness—and maybe a lot of coffee boredom.

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Filename: 311-porter-nurse-me.zip
  • MP3 size: 121.6 mb
  • FLAC size: 997.5 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Nurse Me4:25
Night Life3:48
You And Me3:11
I Can't Forget the Girl I Never Met5:8
Mon Amour3:54
Leaving You1:23
Where Love's Never Been3:59
Coffee, Boredom And Cigarettes4:45
I Can’t Forget The Girl I Never Met5:07
The Vanishing Girl4:16
Where Love’s Never Been3:58
Surround Me With Your Love4:37
Coffee Boredom and Cigarettes4:46
The Host4:52
Trouble3:55
Love Train6:37
Universal Love Song4:37
Neon Lights3:37
You and Me3:12

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Catalog Numbers

  • NRCD 00004
  • 60930

Labels

  • Nordic Records
  • 4ART Music

Listen online

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Formats

CD

Notes

  • P Who Went Where Records under exclusive license to Nordic Records
  • C 2005 4 ART music

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 5 707235 000045
  • Matrix / Runout: NRCD 00004 031022106
  • Label Code: BIEM/n(c)b
  • Barcode: 5 906598 609302

About 311 Porter

Real Name

    • Per Arne Bertheussen
    • Svein Hansen & Tracee Meyn

Name Vars

  • 3 - 11 Porter
  • Porter

Members

  • Tracee Meyn
  • Per Arne Bertheussen
  • Svein Hansen

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Nurse Me* by 311 Porter is like a musical chameleon. It blends genres like electronic, funk, soul, pop, and rap into one wild mix. Imagine synth-pop grooves meeting swingbeat vibes and downtempo chill—all on one record. Released in 2003, it found its way to Poland and Norway, thanks to labels like 4ART Music and Nordic Records. Fun fact: the tracklist feels like a journey through emotions, with songs like "Love Train," "Neon Lights," and "Coffee, Boredom and Cigarettes" painting vivid stories. It’s an underrated gem that dances between styles and moods effortlessly.