Karmacoma
Massive Attack · 1995
20 min · 4 tracks · electronica
A hypnotic blend of atmospheric soundscapes and urban rhythms, merging electronica with trip hop's emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Karmacoma — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its intricate layers of beats and haunting vocals, showcasing Massive Attack's mastery of mood and atmosphere.
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Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) — This remix reinterprets the original with Portishead’s signature style, offering a fresh perspective on the haunting themes while maintaining the core of Massive Attack's vision.
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Daydreaming (Blacksmith remix) — This remix highlights a more upbeat interpretation, contrasting with the darker tones of the original while still preserving the emotional depth characteristic of Massive Attack's work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The record showcases strong composition and craft but lacks full cohesion due to its remix nature.
What we noticed
- The title track features a steady, hypnotic beat layered with atmospheric synths and samples, creating a dense soundscape.
- The second track is a remix that incorporates Portishead's distinct style, adding a different texture to the original.
- The third track takes a more rhythmic approach, emphasizing urban beats while maintaining the atmospheric elements.
- The final track presents a slower tempo and more melodic focus, contrasting with the preceding tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Karmacoma blends diverse styles, showcasing a departure from previous works.
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Karmacoma came at a pivotal moment for Massive Attack as their follow-up to the critically acclaimed Protection. The group had solidified their status as pioneers of trip hop, continuing to expand their sound and influence within the genre during this period. This album further showcased their innovative approach to production and collaboration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Portishead· Tricky· Morcheeba
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Karmacoma 5:20
- 2 Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) 3:59
- 3 Karmacoma (The Napoli Trip) 6:07
- 4 Daydreaming (Blacksmith remix) 5:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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