Dummy
The collaboration of studio whiz Geoff Barrow and singer Beth Gibbons, Dummy was made at
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the same time as a short film noir called To Kill a Dead Man, and the same approach--gloomy, tormented, and wildly melodramatic--permeates the album. "Sour Times" ...
Dummy - Portishead
The collaboration of studio whiz Geoff Barrow and singer Beth Gibbons, Dummy was made at
... more
the same time as a short film noir called To Kill a Dead Man, and the same approach--gloomy, tormented, and wildly melodramatic--permeates the album. "Sour Times" ...
Dummy - Portishead
The collaboration of studio whiz Geoff Barrow and singer Beth Gibbons, Dummy was made at
... more
the same time as a short film noir called To Kill a Dead Man, and the same approach--gloomy, tormented, and wildly melodramatic--permeates the album. "Sour Times" (the hit in which Gibbons cries, again and again, "Nobody loves me, it's true") and the more cryptic "Glory Box" are the linchpins of the album, defining its sound: dark flashes of old soul and film music, dehumanised electronic bleeps, Gibbons emoting like she's consumed by shame, and a bass-and-beat pulse derived from the slow bump and grind of the Bristol scene that spawned Barrow's old collaborators, Massive Attack. --Douglas Wolk
the same time as a short film noir called To Kill a Dead Man, and the same approach--gloomy, tormented, and wildly melodramatic--permeates the album. "Sour Times" (the hit in which Gibbons cries, again and again, "Nobody loves me, it's true") and the more cryptic "Glory Box" are the linchpins of the album, defining its sound: dark flashes of old soul and film music, dehumanised electronic bleeps, Gibbons emoting like she's consumed by shame, and a bass-and-beat pulse derived from the slow bump and grind of the Bristol scene that spawned Barrow's old collaborators, Massive Attack. --Douglas Wolk
Dummy [VINYL] - Portishead
The collaboration of studio whiz Geoff Barrow and singer Beth Gibbons, Dummy was made at
... more
the same time as a short film noir called To Kill a Dead Man, and the same approach--gloomy, tormented, and wildly melodramatic--permeates the album. "Sour Times" (the hit in which Gibbons cries, again and again, "Nobody loves me, it's true") and the more cryptic "Glory Box" are the linchpins of the album, defining its sound: dark flashes of old soul and film music, dehumanised electronic bleeps, Gibbons emoting like she's consumed by shame, and a bass-and-beat pulse derived from the slow bump and grind of the Bristol scene that spawned Barrow's old collaborators, Massive Attack. --Douglas Wolk
Advantages: Groundbreaking intro. to trip-hop Disadvantages: Tears will well up. Guaranteed.
...~ The Album: Dummy ~
It's a matter of both quantifiable and objective fact that if an individual tells you he (or she) is dark, deep and twisted, he (or she) is extremely likely to be as dark, deep and twisted as a well planed, wafer thin sheet of MDF with a light pine veneer to match…it is also possible though - yet highly unlikely - that you have wandered into the wrong type of club on the back-streets of Barcelona where PVC is awash, everybody ... ...John Lewis. Gibbons' voice on Dummy is breathy, breathless at times and at many junctures so raw and overcoming that you can hear her bitter sweet vocals against the distinct backdrop of dry lips parting and lungs reeling back the air to feed the next tortured line of the track. The lyrics in their own right, are so beautifully moving and full of innermost expression that it makes Jim Morrisons' highly acclaimed poetic mumblings sound as self exploratory ...
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I’ve yet to meet anyone whose heard Portishead who don’t appreciate them. While probably more “Trip Hop” than “Hip Hop, Rap & R&B” they defy classification. This album sounded like nothing else out there and was an instant classic. Beth Gibbons voice is distinctive and ranges from beautiful to chilling. Her singing combined with eclectic sampling and scratches combine to make something unique. Ominous bass, orchestrated strings, scary organ noises ...
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The first time I ever heard Portishead was on Spanish TV when I immediately fell in love with their music, the melodies are haunting and the lyrics often sound like they come from a tortured soul but the music is uplifting and ethereal - highly listenable to - you'll probable have heard some of the tunes before as they regularly appear on tv shows as background music
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Advantages: Joy Disadvantages: Other music seems to pale
...album at least once.
Dummy is an absolute classic, it deserves to be listened to.
The first time is to be savoured, clear the house, lock the doors, disconnect the phone, turn out the lights and press play.
Relax and close your eyes, don't think about what the songs are called just bask in the pleasure and pain as your imagination runs riot.
I will not describe this, words demean the experience.
Every track tells a story make of it what you ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful
Advantages: Numb Disadvantages: Li'l bit depressing!
Now, this has to be one of my favourite c.d's of all time. The haunting voice of Beth Gibbons shines through completely in this masterpiece of a c.d.
The songs all the way through are a little bit 'samey', and if your feeling a little blue this c.d could very well make you feel worse, but if like me you love to listen to lyrics that actually mean something to you, then your going to love it.
The songs that stand out for me are 'Numb', which is ... ...to a glass eye.....fantastic. Also the big hit, 'Glory Box', is one of the nicest love songs ever!
the whole c.d is fantastically produced by Portishead with A. Utley, and Beth Gibbons, herself, has a hand in writing all of the songs.
All in all a fantastic bit of trip- hop, from this bristol based band!
A definate must for all music lovers! ...
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