Released in April of 1998, Mezzanine was Massive Attack’s third studio album. The record took the group in a decidedly darker and more atmospheric direction from their previous releases. The resulting sound is deep, rich and glorious.
After the releases of the Propellerheads’ DecksAndDrumsAndRockAndRoll and Madonna’s Ray of Light earlier that year, it was almost as if Massive Attack’s Mezzanine was the third piece of an amazing electronica/trip-hop trilogy in 1998.
This album was a real pop/alternative crossover and, along with the other two aforementioned tentpole releases from that year, brought a mature sophistication and polish to electronica. It’s a fantastic record.
A little favor…
This little blog, my social media nonsense and my occasional podcast run on elbow grease, midnight oil and the frequent bad idea. Access is totally free. Any help you can give so I can continue to produce content and keep the lights on would be immensely appreciated. There is a one-time support option or a recurring subscription through Patreon, which also features exclusive content like my one-man podcast ‘Hahn, Solo’. Thank you so much!!!
1 Comment
Also the source for one of the opening themes for the great TV show House. Thanks, George!