Father Time strikes Portishead

So yeah, old news I know, but Portishead are going to be releasing a new album soon enough, as Geoff Barrow tells BBC 6 Music. But that's common knowledge, and yes, we are all very excited judging by the strange changes which have occurred in their charity release "Chase the Tear".
What I really wanted to point out was something else.

When the hell did they get so old?!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

What happened? Where did the time all go? Oh wait, it's been like... 13 years since NYC live. But still. I mean, she could be my mother. Easily. Adrian Utley looks like the sort of guy that goes to the pub with your dad, only to complain that it's too noisy and that the Guinness tastes like water. And you don't understand why your dad likes him. And then your uncle comes along and they all get really drunk and start making inappropriate comments and tell you that you can't handle your beer in slurred voices, despite that you are designated driver. And then it reaches 11:45 and they're all tired and one of them falls asleep.

But I digress.

What happened to the real Beth Gibbons?

I guess she died with the rest of the 90's. Obviously, the band has produced some fine music in the 21st century, but in reality, don't we want the friendly groove of economic growth, a labour government and Dummy?

On a largely unrelated note, the line-up for Portishead's All Tomorrow's Parties looks tasty. If only I had the money and desire to go.