Ask John Anything; Portishead's Trip-Hop Debut 'Dummy;' Sultry Polylingual Pop From Alejandra Ribera Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Summer '94: The Enduring Legacy Of Portishead’s Cinematic ‘Dummy' Cellist Maya Beiser 'Uncovers' Rock Classics Portishead's debut album, 'Dummy,' was released on Aug. 22, 1994. ( Courtesy of the artist ) Produced by WNYC