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Mezzanine

Massive Attack · 1998

63 min · 11 tracks · electronica · trip hop

A moody blend of haunting melodies and heavy basslines that define the atmospheric depth of trip hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
At the time of its release in 1998, Massive Attack had already established themselves as pioneers of the trip hop genre with their previous album, 'Protection' from 1994. 'Mezzanine' marked a significant evolution in their sound, incorporating darker elements and more complex production techniques, positioning it as a critical turning point in their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Portishead· Tricky· Morcheeba
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Teardrop".

  • 1 Angel 6:19
  • 2 Risingson 4:58
  • 3 Teardrop Start here 5:30
  • 4 Inertia Creeps 5:57
  • 5 Exchange 4:11
  • 6 Dissolved Girl 6:06
  • 7 Man Next Door 5:56
  • 8 Black Milk 6:21
  • 9 Mezzanine 5:56
  • 10 Group Four 8:12
  • 11 (Exchange) 4:12

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