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Singles 90/98

Massive Attack · 1998

359 min · 63 tracks · electronica · trip hop

A captivating blend of atmospheric trip-hop and soulful melodies that defines the genre's evolution in the '90s.

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Why this album works

This album was significant as it compiled key singles that solidified Massive Attack's influence on the trip-hop genre and beyond. It peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart and received positive critical acclaim, reaffirming their status as innovators during a pivotal time in British music.
Best for
wave-like pacing that ebbs atmospheric soundscapes for introspection dynamic remixes for varied moods
Context
By 1998, Massive Attack had already established themselves as pioneers of trip-hop with their influential debut, 'Blue Lines' (1991), and the critically acclaimed 'Protection' (1994). 'Singles 90/98' serves as a retrospective collection, showcasing their transformative sound over nearly a decade while introducing new listeners to their rich discography and collaborations.
Stylistic neighbors
Moby· Towa Tei· Jazzanova

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Daydreaming (album version) 4:15
  • 2 Daydreaming (Luv It mix) 5:27
  • 3 Daydreaming (Brixton Bass mix) 5:22
  • 4 Daydreaming (Luv It dub) 5:26
  • 5 Any Love (2) 4:15

Disc 2

  • 1 Unfinished Sympathy (original) 5:16
  • 2 Unfinished Sympathy (Nellee Hooper 7″ mix) 4:34
  • 3 Unfinished Sympathy (Nellee Hooper 12″ mix) 5:51
  • 4 Unfinished Sympathy (Perfecto mix) 5:18
  • 5 Unfinished Sympathy (instrumental) 4:07

Disc 3

  • 1 Safe From Harm (original) 5:20
  • 2 Safe From Harm (7″ version) 4:28
  • 3 Safe From Harm (12″ version) 6:57
  • 4 Safe From Harm (Perfecto mix) 8:14
  • 5 Safe From Harm (Just a Groove dub) 3:18
  • 6 Safe From Harm (Just a Dub) 3:13

Disc 4

  • 1 Hymn of the Big Wheel (original) 6:38
  • 2 Hymn of the Big Wheel (Nellee Hooper mix) 5:52
  • 3 Home of the Whale 4:08
  • 4 Be Thankful for What You’ve Got (Perfecto mix) 6:17
  • 5 Any Love (Larry Heard mix) 4:27

Disc 5

  • 1 Sly (album version) 5:28
  • 2 Sly (7″ edit) 4:13
  • 3 Sly (7 Stones mix) 6:00
  • 4 Sly (Underdog mix) 5:20
  • 5 Sly (Underdog Double Bass & Accappella) 3:38
  • 6 Sly (Cosmic dub) 5:27
  • 7 Sly (Eternal Feedback dub) 6:24

Disc 6

  • 1 Protection (album version) 7:53
  • 2 Protection (7″ edit) 4:55
  • 3 Protection (Underdog’s Angel Dust mix) 7:36
  • 4 Protection (Radiation for the Nation) 8:34
  • 5 Protection (The Eno mix) 9:11
  • 6 Protection (J Sw!ft mix) 7:12

Disc 7

  • 1 Karmacoma (album version) 5:18
  • 2 Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) 4:00
  • 3 Karmacoma (Napoli Trip) 6:07
  • 4 Karmacoma (U.N.K.L.E. Situation) 5:38
  • 5 Karmacoma (Bumper Ball dub) 5:59
  • 6 Karmacoma (Ventom Dub Special) 6:05
  • 7 Blacksmith/Daydreaming 5:23

Disc 8

  • 1 Risingson (album version) 5:00
  • 2 Superpredators 5:14
  • 3 Risingson (Underdog mix) 6:05
  • 4 Risingson (Otherside) 5:29
  • 5 Risingson (Underworld mix) 8:39

Disc 9

  • 1 Teardrop (LP version) 5:31
  • 2 Teardrop (Scream Team remix) 6:45
  • 3 Teardrop (Mad Professor Mazaruni vocal mix) 6:08
  • 4 Teardrop (Mad Professor Mazaruni instrumental) 6:24
  • 5 Euro Zero Zero 4:23

Disc 10

  • 1 Angel (album version) 6:20
  • 2 Angel (radio edit) 5:24
  • 3 Angel (Blur remix) 6:22
  • 4 Angel (Mad Professor remix) 6:16
  • 5 Group Four (Mad Professor remix) 7:53

Disc 11

  • 1 Inertia Creeps (album version) 5:33
  • 2 Inertia Creeps (radio edit) 4:11
  • 3 Inertia Creeps (Manic Street Preachers version) 5:03
  • 4 Inertia Creeps (State of Bengal mix) 6:25
  • 5 Inertia Creeps (Alpha mix) 5:55
  • 6 Back/shecomes 6:08
  • 7 Reflection 4:52

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