Collected
Massive Attack · 2006
187 min · 35 tracks · electronica · trip hop
A haunting blend of atmospheric beats and soulful melodies that encapsulates the essence of trip hop.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- By the time 'Collected' was released in 2006, Massive Attack had already established themselves as pioneers of the trip hop genre with seminal albums like 'Blue Lines' (1991) and 'Mezzanine' (1998). This compilation album serves as a retrospective of their influential sound and includes tracks from various stages of their career, marking a moment of reflection after a five-year hiatus since their last studio album, '100th Window'.
- If you like
- electronica, trip hop
Collected is an album by Massive Attack, released in 2006. A haunting blend of atmospheric beats and soulful melodies that encapsulates the essence of trip hop. The album achieved commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Massive Attack's legacy in electronic music. It is also notable for its critical reception, being praised for its cohesive representation of the band's work and its influence on subsequent artists within the downtempo and electronic scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Collected sound like?
A haunting blend of atmospheric beats and soulful melodies that encapsulates the essence of trip hop. Rooted in electronica and trip hop.
What makes Collected by Massive Attack notable?
The album achieved commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Massive Attack's legacy in electronic music. It is also notable for its critical reception, being praised for its cohesive representation of the band's work and its influence on subsequent artists within the downtempo and electronic scenes. By the time 'Collected' was released in 2006, Massive Attack had already established themselves as pioneers of the trip hop genre with seminal albums like 'Blue Lines' (1991) and 'Mezzanine' (1998). This compilation album serves as a retrospective of their influential sound and includes tracks from various stages of their career, marking a moment of reflection after a five-year hiatus since their last studio album, '100th Window'.
Who is Collected for?
Collected works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Collected?
Collected has 35 tracks, running approximately 187 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Safe From Harm Standout 5:19
- 2 Karmacoma 5:14
- 3 Angel Standout 6:14
- 4 Teardrop Standout 5:28
- 5 Inertia Creeps 5:54
- 6 Protection 7:45
- 7 Butterfly Caught 5:08
- 8 Unfinished Sympathy 5:12
- 9 Risingson 4:57
- 10 What Your Soul Sings 6:37
- 11 Future Proof 5:42
- 12 Five Man Army 5:21
- 13 Sly 4:56
- 14 Live With Me 4:51
Disc 2
- 1 False Flags 5:40
- 2 Incantations 3:19
- 3 Silent Spring 3:07
- 4 Bullet Boy 4:04
- 5 Black Melt 5:12
- 6 Joy Luck Club 4:58
- 7 Small Time Shoot 'em Up 6:44
- 8 I Against I 5:42
- 9 I Want You 6:21
- 10 Danny the Dog 6:02
Disc 3
- 1 Daydreaming 5:17
- 2 Unfinished Sympathy 5:20
- 3 Safe From Harm Standout 4:57
- 4 Be Thankful For What You've Got 6:28
- 5 Sly 5:16
- 6 Protection 5:53
- 7 Karmacoma 4:15
- 8 Risingson 5:00
- 9 Teardrop Standout 4:44
- 10 Angel Standout 5:23
- 11 Inertia Creeps 5:29
Release Date
March 27, 2006
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
187 min 59 sec
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