Dummy
Portishead · 1994
57 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · electronica · experimental rock
A haunting blend of cinematic soundscapes and melancholic vocals that redefine the downtempo genre.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- late-night contemplative moods
- dynamic emotional journeys
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 22, 1994, 'Dummy' was Portishead's debut album, emerging during a time when trip hop was starting to gain traction. The band, hailing from Bristol, played a pivotal role in shaping this genre alongside contemporaries like Massive Attack. Their unique sound marked their first step into the mainstream music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Massive Attack· Tricky· FKA twigs
- If this clicks, go next to
- Portishead — Continues the dark, atmospheric sound while introducing more varied instrumentation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mysterons 5:06
- 2 Sour Times 4:14
- 3 Strangers 3:57
- 4 It Could Be Sweet 4:19
- 5 Wandering Star 4:53
- 6 It’s a Fire 3:49
- 7 Numb 3:57
- 8 Roads 5:05
- 9 Pedestal 3:41
- 10 Biscuit 5:04
- 11 Glory Box 5:07
- 12 Sour Sour Times / To Kill a Dead Man 8:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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