878. Portishead - Dummy

This is such an iconic release - coming out way back in 1994 it created something that everyone wanted but weren't able to at the time - the progress made in home recording equipment has given way to many imitators but every note, melody and sound effect is so carefully placed and sung that it's impossible to replicate. It's part cinema noir, part hangover, part electronic all with a deep soul.

8.2 out of 10