5 Facts About Portishead's Dummy

Self-produced in Bristol Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley produced Dummy themselves at State of Art and Coach House Studios in Bristol from 1993 to 1994.

Hip-hop breakbeats The album used hip-hop breakbeats as its rhythmic foundation, giving it a distinct groove.

Film soundtrack samples Barrow and Utley incorporated samples from film soundtracks, adding cinematic depth.

Beth Gibbons’ vocals Beth Gibbons’ haunting, emotive vocals became the album’s defining feature.

Unique sound The combination of breakbeats, samples, and vocals created a sound that was unlike anything else at the time.