Portishead’s debut is a landmark of 90s trip-hop, characterized by its cinematic scope and Beth Gibbons’s haunting vocals. The album cemented the band's unique blend of hip-hop beats, dub, and jazz influences.
- "Dummy" was released on August 22, 1994, by Polydor Associated Labels.
- The album was primarily recorded at coach house studios and features the singles "Glory Box" and "Numb".
- "Dummy" won the Mercury Music Prize in 1995, solidifying its critical acclaim.
Portishead is a band from Bristol, England, best known for their pioneering trip-hop sound. At the time of "Dummy"'s release, they were emerging as a defining act of the mid-90s electronic music scene.
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