Massive Attack - 100th Window (3 LP)
- LP
- 3 piece(s)
- 2003
- 9 tracks
- 1 uur, 13 min
- trip hop
100th Window
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This 3LP collection is a beast, tipping the scales at 927 grams β that's 2 pounds! A monumental piece of work. Three black vinyls, all with black text etched onto black, as deep and dark as Massive Attack can get. It's mostly sheer ambients, but without any bright spots, focusing on a dense, packed emotion. The vocals are buried deep in the background, and I swear I didn't catch Sinead O'Connor or any other female vocals. This is a record you've got to sit back and listen to, no multitasking allowed. It's mental stuff β definitely not hit-parade material.
This record is solid, though it doesn't quite reach the heights of 'mezzanine'. It's produced in a like manner but the songs aren't as gripping. 'Everywhen' has to be the most entrancing track here. It's a must-have if you're a massive attack fan.
This album might not appeal to all listeners. As others have mentioned, it doesn't quite match the "goodness" of Mezzanine, especially if you're into the more conventional trip-hop vibe. But if you're among those who adore a deeply intricate, trance-like track that appears mellow yet teems with underlying tension, then this album is a true treasure. A handful of tracks here (Small Time Shot Away, Butterfly Caught, Future Proof) rank among my all-time favorites from any artist because they perfectly embody that unique blend: subtle, simple, detailed, dark, and profound. That said, this isn't an album I can broadly recommend. Not until I've witnessed someone genuinely enjoying that particular style (think Max Cooper or some of Radiohead's more obscure works). Approach with care, but it might just become one of your most-played albums over time.
This is the album that'll never win over the crowd. Critics tend to hail one of Massive Attack's previous works as "the greatest ever," leaving the rest to be dismissed as "disappointing." Consequently, this album will forever be criticized for not being "the greatest ever." But if you can overlook that, you'll find a truly remarkable album that's definitely worth your time.
Apart from a minor, ignorable crackling at the start of each side, this vinyl pressing is flawless. Back when this album dropped in the early 2000s, I played it frequently, but I always thought of it as secondary in their catalog. After all, Daddy G (especially), Mushroom, and Tricky weren't involved. It wasn't "authentic" Massive Attack. More like a solo endeavor, but close enough to their signature sound and vibe to be released under the band's name. Over the past 20+ years and after catching a few MA concerts, I've come to realize that this is quintessential Massive Attack and holds its own as a cornerstone in their not-so-extensive discography. The music and production on this record by RDN are just mind-blowing. The mastering and lacquer cutting by Metropolis (maybe Matt Colton?) is top-notch (except for that slight crackle). I'd be curious to know which pressing plant made this, though. It's stunningly well done. I snagged mine in NM/VG+ condition for β¬180 and I'm happy with that price. I'd turned down chances to pay more before that. (That was my personal call.) But it's fantastic, and I'm thrilled to have it in my collection.
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