I picked this compilation because it encompasses everything about Massive Attack. Along with Portishead, they typify what is known as the 'Bristol sound'. Working alongside co-producers, favoured session musicians and guest vocalists, the album 'Mezzanine' has been perhaps their most complete work and I could have chosen that, or maybe 'Blue Lines' - both are great - but overall what I admire about them is their general approach, making sure that all their records contain that spaciousness of sound, that special atmosphere which defines them. It's very recognisable and rooted in their dub and hip hop backgrounds.
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01. Television : 'Marquee Moon' (1977)
02. Lou Reed : 'Berlin' (1973)
03. Public Image Ltd. : 'MetalBox' (1979)
04. Talk Talk : 'Spirit Of Eden' (1988)
05. Steve Reich : 'Reich: The Desert Music' (1997)
06. David Bowie : 'Aladdin Sane' (1973)
07. Radiohead : 'OK Computer' (1997)
08. Massive Attack : 'Collected' (1998)
09. Morrissey : 'You Are The Quarry' (2004)
10. Eno : 'Taking Tiger Mountain By Strategy' (1974)
11. The Beatles : 'The White album' (1968)
12. Górecki : 'Symphony #3, Op. 36' (1992)
13. Pink Floyd : 'Meddle' (1971)