Mezzanine

Massive Attack

April 17, 1998

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Original Release Date: April 17, 1998
Release Date: May 12, 1998
Label: Circa
Copyright: ℗© 1998 Virgin Records Ltd
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Total Length: 1:03:36
Genres:
- Dance & Electronic > Electronica
- Dance & Electronic > Trip-Hop
ASIN: B000T00PE2
Average Customer Review: 430 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,376 Paid in Albums (See Top 100 Paid in Albums)

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Gasco

Sheer one of a kind Genius!!!!!

June 28, 2004

Format: Audio CDVerified Purchase

This CD speaks for itself. I have listened to their other albums, and own 100th Window, but nothing compares to the musical genius of "Mezzanine". Whilst electronica, it is one of the very very few electronica, trip-hop bands where I am not constantly reminded of synthetic sounds. Richly varied in percussive qualities, with voice and other sounds blended so seamlessly, this album transports the listener onto into a quasi transcendental plane. Now that might sound corny, but there's no other way to put it.
For months I couldn't get through a day without playing this album at least once or twice. Now, i come back to it, and it sounds new again. Beautifully rich and dark. The voices never seem to interfere with the mood, rather they become fused with it perfectly--the percussion and varied sounds, never the "thump-thump" of dancey trancy crap.
I cannot wait for Massive Attack's next album release. I hope they return to this level again: because it was lost a bit in 100th Window. Sinead O'Connors political content loaded lyrics on the Irish-English conflict totally overshadowed the musical gift of Massive Attack. The MOOD is enough to convey that and more to listeners without creating narrow, literal channels of interpretation and storytelling. The track Antistar on 100th was the strength being revealed, but still couldn't shine with the magic of Mezzanine. Storytelling/literal political agendas are not what Massive Attack's strength is: Stick with your strength: It's Mezzanine. It's ALL there. the MUSIC.
This is by far one of the best albums in history, in my honest opinion. No one else has come so close, so completely, on an entire album.

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Lisa2900

Never gets old, MA at their best!

May 1, 2013

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Massive Attack is by and far my favorite band, and I enjoy all types of music, not just of the trip-hop genre. I only came across them 2 yrs ago and have been addicted to them ever since. My favorite album is Mezzanine but I can honestly say that I love each and every song they ever produced. Personal favorites are "Angel", "Inertia Creeps," "Mezzanine", "Dissolved Girl", "Black Milk", "Heat Miser," "Safe From Harm", "Daydreaming", "Blue Lines","Live with Me," "Special Cases,", and the list just keeps going on and on from there. I've been listening to their Collected Album for the past year in my car and I'm still not sick of it. Their music is simply undescribable and incredibly original. Robert "3D" Del Naja's voice is sensational, incredibly sexy and can't be compared to anyone else. Check out the track "Inertia Creeps" on the Mezzanine album and you'll get a sense of what I'm talking about. Also their collaborations with various lead vocalists are simply awesome and smart, and there are many out there. While some of their songs may be considered "darker" than others, I have to say that all of their music puts me in a great mood, pumps me up and also helps me relax. Their most recent album Heligoland is definitely much different then their prior albums (but then again all MA albums are different; why I love them so much), and it took a little while getting used to. But after listening to it for a bit I became addicted to that album as well. The only album I don't have is Blue Lines, which I just purchased, al though I'm familiar with all the tracks on the album. Bottom-line is Massive Attack is amazing and in my opinion so highly under-rated here in the states. You will never find another band out there quite like Massive Attack. Their sound is so unique and versatile and can't be compared to other bands that share the trip-hop genre, such as Portishead, Morcheeba, Tricky, etc,. Don't get me wrong I'm a fan of these groups as well but their music is no where near as powerful and intense as Massive Attack (in my opinion). I recommmend any and all of MA's albums to anyone who enjoys refreshing, original music, and music that can't be categorized as falling into one particular genre, but rather an incredible blend of trip hop, alternative hip hop, experimental rock, down-tempo hip-hop, soul, reggae, even classical music.

Ok so if you're not familiar with MA's music you are seriously missing out, so I highly recommend that you expose yourself to them already; I guarantee you will not be dissapointed. I suggest you start out with their Collected Album as the compilation will give you an overall sense of their sound; if not that album you can't go wrong with Mezzanine, it's their best!

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Melodious Macabre

May 29, 2000

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This album is a lot more dark and mysterious than their two previous releases, and I'm more attracted to this kind of sound that what they've produced in the past. Don't get me wrong, I love "Unfinished Sympathy" and the cool vibes of their ballad "Protection", but something about the creepy mystique of "Mezzanine" makes me want to listen more closely to the slow, synthesized harmonies and sledgehammer beats. It has the flair of an understated party filled with second-hand smoke and empty martini glasses.
It's cool and mellow with the expected sensual ballads that Massive Attack produces with the greatest of ease, but there's a blend of new voices, including Elizabeth Fraser from the techno-pop group Cocteau Twins.
There are notable selections on this CD that will stick with you the first time you listen to them. First and foremost, the sultry tune titled "Teardrop", Elizabeth Fraser leading the way with her whispery, nymph-like vocals. Then there's the laid-back instrumental "Exchange", a electronic martini for the soul with a cut from an old Isaac Hayes tune. You lay back and literally "chill" when you listen to this tune. The brief reprisal at the end features Robert Del Naja's nasal chords and jagged vibrato, the perfect compliment to the heavy bass and whirling synthesizers. This is a highly recommended album, even for skeptical MA fans. And for those that have listened already, give it another shot. It will grow on you.

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