Mezzanine

Nutty that this wasn’t on here already

Wait a minute this wasn’t on the original list? Now I’m surprised it’s taken so long to get added to the users list. Makes me think everyone like me assumed it was on the first list… One of my go to albums for testing out sound systems this is an absolute classic. Up there with Portishead - Dummy as the two trio hop masterpieces.

On Mezzanine the band Massive Attack has move from a sould and trip hop style to something more. Blue Lines and Protection are also fantastic albums, but the collection of styles and soundscapes on Mezzanine is unbelievable. Their adaptation of Angel is mesmerizing and Teardrop is so full of beauty. Listening to this album gives me the goosebumps every time.

This was a five the moment I saw the title. Just a perfect album. The appearance of chilled, but so oppressive, so enclosing and so beautiful.

I always forget what this band is about. The name makes me think its some hardcore thing and then the music completely surprises me. Anyway I thought this was great. Trip Hop and its legion sub and side genres are not always my thing but this is a total package.

If you had told me this was on the official 1001 list I woulda believed you. Should it take the place of Kid Rock's "Devil Without a Cause" from the same year? Probably.

Perfection, and well worth being in the book

A trip-hop masterpiece and one of the best produced albums of all time. Angel is a stunning opener, Teardrop is ridiculously good, and Inertia Creeps is an anxiety-inducing delight. One that should have definitely been on here

Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Angel, Risingson, Tearsrop, Man next door, Mezzanine

Classic

Lovely dark music to dream away to

Yes! Surprised this wasn't on the original list. Really great album. Love their sound.

My history with Massive Attack is a bit peculiar. I initially dismissed 'Unfinished Sympathy' and let the debut pass me by, only finding my way back to the band through my appreciation for Portishead, Tricky, and DJ Shadow. By the time Mezzanine arrived, I was ready for it, and it did not disappoint. To call this 'lounge' or 'chill-out' music is a massive disservice; this is dark, lugubrious, and ominous territory. The opener 'Angel' sets the tone perfectly: creeping and tense, with Horace Andy’s fragile vocals providing a brilliant contrast to the aggressive, heavy guitar riffs. This play of contrasts is what makes the album so high-caliber. Whether it’s the wonderfully languid and repetitive flow of 'Risingson' (which harbors something genuinely frightening beneath its Velvet Underground sample) or the driving, rhythmic tension of 'Inertia Creeps,' the album feels like one big, flowing progression of unease. A special mention must go to Elizabeth Fraser. Her heavenly, ethereal vocals on 'Teardrop' elevate the song to soaring heights, providing a moment of enchantment in an otherwise claustrophobic landscape. Even when the album briefly flirts with a softer sound on 'Exchange,' it never loses its edge. This isn't music for a quiet night by the fire; it’s an immersive, high-tension masterpiece that remains a personal favorite. An undisputed 5-star essential.

Very nice. 4 stars.

Apparently very important ‘trip hop’ and so I will agree

Forgotten how good this is, i tend to go back to Blue Lines when I need a fix but this is great

A perfect addition to this list. I already was familiar with “tear drop” which is an amazing song. Loved this album will listen again!

Another one joining in wondering why this wasn't included over one of the other albums in the OG list. Saying that, I'm still not the largest Massive Attack fan. It's good stuff but a little long. My personal rating: 4/5 My rating relative to the list: 4/5 Should this have been included on the original list? Yes, but replace one of the Massive Attack albums.

Always enjoyed Massive Attack and this album was no different. Great sound and overall really enjoyable listen.

Well, I didn't necessarily need to have three Massive Attack albums on a list before I die, but I enjoyed this well enough. Dark and moody.

It's taken me a few runthroughs to 'get' Mezzanine, though I still feel I'm missing something given the massive critical acclaim. The atmospheric yet claustrophobic instrumentals are rapturous, yet I feel the world this album builds is just a bit too sparse and could be better populated. Add in some vocal focus a la Portishead and the LP would feel much more substantiated and impactful, though perhaps the minimalism is the point.

Two in the original list but probably their best for the user list. Outside of being popular for the House intro, Mezzanine is an all around music for tv/movie intros and outros. It has such an ominous sound throughout while being an enjoyable laid back listen. It’s overall a very good album although I may not revisit it, there is still plenty to enjoy here. It is also Massive Attacks best from the ones on this list. 7.1/10

Always thought their name was really subverting 2 I genuinely can't grasp why anyone would want to listen to this 1