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'Mezzanine' is the third studio album by the Bristol collective Massive Attack, released in 1998. The record diverges from their earlier trip-hop sound by incorporating heavy, distorted guitar samples and dub basslines, creating a notably dark atmosphere. It features vocal contributions from Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins, most notably on the single 'Teardrop'. The album is intended for audiences who appreciate complex, sample-heavy production and brooding, down-tempo electronic music.
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Massive Attack - Mezzanine ranks #1 of 216 in the Electronic Album ranking, ahead of Daft Punk - Discovery.
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How does Massive Attack's Mezzanine differ from their earlier albums?
Released in 1998, "Mezzanine" diverges from the laid-back trip-hop sound of earlier albums like "Blue Lines." The record incorporates heavy, distorted guitar samples and dub basslines, creating a notably dark and paranoid atmosphere.
Who are the guest vocalists on Massive Attack's Mezzanine?
The album features vocal contributions from regular Massive Attack collaborator Horace Andy. It also introduced Cocteau Twins singer Elizabeth Fraser, who provided vocals on the standout track "Teardrop."
What song from Mezzanine was used as the theme for the TV show House?
The track "Teardrop" from the album "Mezzanine" was used as the main theme for the American medical drama "House." The song features a distinctive harpsichord melody and the ethereal vocals of Elizabeth Fraser.
Where did Massive Attack get the samples for Mezzanine?
The band heavily sampled 1970s post-punk bands like The Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees on this record. This gave the album its distinctive heavy, guitar-driven, and dark sound.
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