MEZZANINE
Track Listing
Angel [Feat. Horace Andy]
Risingson
Teardrop [Feat. Elizabeth Fraser]
Inertia Creeps
Exchange
Dissolved Girl [Feat. Sarah Jay Hawley]
Man Next Door [Feat. Horace Andy]
Black Milk [Feat. Elizabeth Fraser]
Mezzanine
Group Four [Feat. Elizabeth Fraser]
(Exchange) [Feat. Horace Andy]
My Rating
8.5/10
Average Critic Rating
9/10
Overview
Massive Attack created a dark, atmospheric masterpiece that redefined Trip-Hop and expanded its boundaries into uncharted territory. ‘Mezzanine’ is brooding and cinematic, layering ominous basslines, uniquely haunting melodies, and complex textures to create a seriously immersive and sometimes intense listening experience. Each track feels meticulously crafted, yet there’s an underlying tension that makes the music feel alive and unpredictable. The vocal performances are chilling throughout and complement the stark instrumentation perfectly, resulting in an unsettling tone - but it works beautifully. This is a bold evolution of Massive Attack’s sound, blending elements of Dub, Rock, and Electronica to craft a timeless Trip-Hop record.
Recommended for Trip-Hop lovers looking for an intensely timeless listening experience.
Featured Song
Angel
Most Streamed
Teardrop
Least Streamed
(Exchange)
Underrated
Exchange
TVV Top 3 Songs
Angel | Teardrop | Man Next Door
Singles
Angel | Risingson | Teardrop | Inertia Creeps
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Exchange | Man Next Door | Black Milk
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
Yes
Album Artwork Rating
7.5/10
It’s a completely iconic ’90s cover that almost defines the transition into the Y2K style. It doesn’t even mean anything, but it’s stylish and somehow absolutely fits the mood and emotion of the album.
Genre
Trip Hop
RL
Circa Records / Virgin Records
Recording Studio
Christchurch Studios (Bristol, England) | Massive Attack Studios (Bristol, England)
