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glacial906
* Dog in the Sand *
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 Posted - 03/15/2006 : 02:32:11
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Man, have I ever gotten into this band lately.
I had heard some of their songs before, most notably "Teardrop" (lately from the TV show 'House M.D.') and "Angel" (from the first 'Matrix' movie). I went out and bought "Bluelines" and "Protection" from my local used bookstore for about $5.00 apiece, and have been hooked for the past week and a half. (And, rest assured, I will buy "Mezzanine" when I get paid next...)
Anyone else here into this band? My apologies if there has been a thread about them (like what happened with my Grant Lee Buffalo thread...) but the search feature still does not work for me.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 03/15/2006 : 02:41:58
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I lost track of them a long time ago (after Mezzanine in fact). I still consider Blue Lines as one of the best 3 or 4 albums ever. Protection is a bit less amazing but still great (the title track and Karmacoma are freaking awesome). Then I thought Mezzanine was a bit sub-par (despite getting excellent reviews), and I didn't care after that. They really lost it with Tricky's departure IMO. But Blue Lines is an album I'll never get tired of.
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/15/2006 : 02:57:31
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I like. Though '100th Window' isn't their best, still some nice tracks. Great dark sound effects more than anything, but they do that so well.
So do you like Leftfield, too? |
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
France
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/15/2006 : 03:02:04
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2006 : 03:02:34
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'Mezzanine' is quite a departure from the first two records, but a fine album nonetheless.
Daddy G's back on board for the new record, so good things can be expected. |
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glacial906
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1738 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2006 : 03:06:09
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Originally posted by vilainde
I lost track of them a long time ago (after Mezzanine in fact). I still consider Blue Lines as one of the best 3 or 4 albums ever. Protection is a bit less amazing but still great (the title track and Karmacoma are freaking awesome). Then I thought Mezzanine was a bit sub-par (despite getting excellent reviews), and I didn't care after that. They really lost it with Tricky's departure IMO. But Blue Lines is an album I'll never get tired of.
Denis
I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!
I have a slightly differing opinion of them coming in when I did, just recently than you, villainde. The first I heard of them were songs from "Mezzanine," which, I am finding out, is a complete 180 from anything they did before. The same thing happened to me with R.E.M.; the first songs I heard from them were "The One I Love" and "Man on the Moon," when I was about 14, and only after that I went out and picked up "Life's Rich Pageant" and "Fables of the Reconstruction" and the like.
For someone who was introduced to Massive Attack with "Bluelines" I can see why you would lose interest with them, villainde. Many of the elements that defined the original sound of the band (Tricky's vocals; the reggae influence) are just not there. To me, there are only a few common threads that even connect those albums with Mezzanine. It's like two different bands. But, not having the prior history with them (and being a big fan of groups like Nine Inch Nails and Tool) I am learning to appreciate both of their distinct musical sounds.
There is also another album released in 2003 called "100th Window." I am curious to know what it sounds like.
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cassandra is
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 03/15/2006 : 03:10:30
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It isn't when you like none of these 2 bands...
glacial, I understand you. It's cool if you like Mezzanine. As I said, it was wildly acclaimed when it got released, so don't take my word on it.
Denis
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/15/2006 : 07:08:02
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100th Window was solely the work of del Naja anyway. It's like a weaker version of Mezzanine, except without the tunes.
The new single 'Live with Me' is pretty great, though. |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
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Posted - 03/15/2006 : 09:27:13
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That Prayer For England song they/he did with Sinead O´Connor I liked a lot.
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