Portishead’s 1994 debut LP Dummy is the seminal album of the genre-bending trip hop movement (AKA the Bristol sound). It is an underground success with rare staying power that has won almost universal acclaim. Dummy is featured on many lists of the greatest albums of all time, and is probably one of the more influential […]
Rewind to ‘94: Portishead’s Dummy
December 3rd, 2007 by Evan Mix · No Comments
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Year in Review: Biggest Disappointments of 2007
December 3rd, 2007 by Eric Atienza · No Comments
Overall, 2007 has been a great year for music. From the very outset grateful listeners were treated to some fantastic releases and the months that came after consistently continued to deliver. Not all was rosy this past twelve months, however. It’s a given that no year will be musically perfect and in 2007 we’ve certainly […]
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How to Make a Mix Tape Vol 1: Ground Rules
December 3rd, 2007 by Eric Atienza · No Comments
To get through the work day. To make a long drive seem shorter. To play at a party. To tell that “special someone” how you really feel. There are infinite reasons to make a mix and every one of them requires something different from the maker. A mix for a black-tie dinner celebrating your company’s […]
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