Dummy
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Dummy is the debut album of Bristol band Portishead.
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[edit] About
Dummy was released on August 22, 1994 through Go Disc Records in London. In the present this album is already considered a classic one being dubbed as one of the most influential album in the 1990's.
The reception was good as it reached number 2 in the UK Albums chart and number 79 in the Billboard Hot 200 albums chart. The album spawned three singles led by the hit single "Numb" the other two singles are "Glory Box" and "Sour Times".
[edit] Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mysterons | 5:02 |
| 2 | Sour Times | 4:11 |
| 3 | Strangers | 3:55 |
| 4 | It Could Be Sweet | 4:16 |
| 5 | Wandering Star | 4:51 |
| 6 | It's a Fire | 3:48 |
| 7 | Numb | 3:54 |
| 8 | Roads | 5:02 |
| 9 | Pedestal | 3:39 |
| 10 | Biscuit | 5:01 |
| 11 | Glory Box | 5:06 |
[edit] Awards & Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Dummy | Certified 2x Platinum in UK |
| 1994 | Dummy | Certified Gold in US |
| 1994 | Dummy | Certified Platinum in Candada |
[edit] Chart Toppers
Singles
| Year | Title | Modern Rock Tracks | Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Sour Times | 5 | - | Dummy |
| 1995 | Sour Times (Nobody Loves Me) | - | 53 | Dummy |
Albums
| Year | Title | Hot 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Dummy | 79 |
[edit] Credits
Performance Credits
Portishead Primary Artist, Group
Clive Deamer Drums
Andy Hague Trumpet
Adrian Utley Guitar, Hammond Organ, Theremin, Bass
Dave McDonald nose flute
Gary Baldwin Hammond Organ
Geoff Barrow Drums, fender rhodes
Beth Gibbons Vocals
Neil Solman Hammond Organ, fender rhodes
Technical Credits
Portishead Producer
Richard Newell Programming, drum programming
Adrian Utley Producer
Dave McDonald Engineer
Geoff Barrow Programming
[edit] Trivia
- They produced the album on their own.
[edit] Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
