Dummy
Portishead
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Description
Released in 1994, 'Dummy' marked the groundbreaking debut of Portishead, a record that would come to define the sound of trip-hop and cement the Bristol trio as one of the most innovative forces of the decade. Conceived alongside their noir-inspired short film 'To Kill a Dead Man', the album carries a cinematic weight throughout—brooding, melancholic, and drenched in atmosphere. The collaboration of producer Geoff Barrow, vocalist Beth Gibbons, and guitarist Adrian Utley yielded a sound where vintage samples, slow, heavy beats, and spectral melodies collided with raw, soul-bearing emotion.
At its heart, 'Dummy' is powered by unforgettable moments that remain timeless. "Sour Times" blends mournful strings and hip hop rhythms into a track that bleeds desperation, while "Glory Box" closes the album with seductive intensity and haunting beauty. Elsewhere, songs like "Numb" and "Wandering Star" stretch the genre’s possibilities, weaving dehumanized electronics with emotive vocals that cut to the bone. Dark yet alluring, fragile yet commanding, 'Dummy' is more than a debut—it is a landmark in modern music history, influencing countless artists while remaining utterly unique.
Tracklist
- Mysterons
- Sour Times
- Strangers
- It Could Be Sweet
- Wandering Star
- Numb
- Roads
- Pedestal
- Biscuit
- Glory Box
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