1001 Album Complaints The Story Behind: Portishead - Dummy, Ep 135
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Portishead wanted to combine the edgy moods of sampling with the visceral power of soulful singing, and their debut album from 1992 helped set an entire genre in motion. The team discuss converting your bass to fretless, close mic-ing you singer, and unorthodox record scratching,
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Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers
Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA
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Next week's album: Megadeth - Rust in Peace