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Is there an LP coming or just digital EPs?
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The Spoils on vinyl is up for pre order now...Originally Posted by zaps30
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bastard from blue city
Next set of LP reissues are up for preorder at Amazon US and SRC Vinyl for 100th (still stupidly 3xLP), Mezzanine and Heligoland.
FATUM NOS IUNGET
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Weren't they going to release a new album or was the just the EP?
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When it comes to Massive Attack, I usually just assume nothing until the words "new album" come straight from the band somewhere. But maybe I missed something! We are overdue for one, after all.
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I've lost interest in Massive Attack full stop now, it's more a political show than churning out anything new of real substance. The last EP wasn't bad (a major step up from Heligoland) but they promised another EP last year followed by an album this year. They are quick enough to announce more and more gigs but no new material leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
FATUM NOS IUNGET
Mezzanine to get 20th anniversary 2xCD / 3xLP reissue in November.
Would be great, but $143 CAD plus shipping makes it a big noooooooooooope!
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Shame they didn't include Mezzanine's b-sides. I would have liked them remastered as well. Here's hoping for a 24 bit hi-res digital copy.
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it's even $134 USD on amazon, which is WAY TOO MUCH MONEY for a 3xLP, even if it comes with a book. will sadly be passing on this
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I’d feel more comfortable buying this if they hadn’t literally JUST reissued Mezzanine twice in the past couple years.
....*sigh* But, that IS a cool set. I’ll probably give in and order myself one eventually. Fingers crossed that some of that money might lead to the release of a new full length in the next, I dunno, six years or so.
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... Yeah, I'm part of the problem because I totally just preordered this.
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Such a bittersweet feeling. “What?? What is this overpriced bullshit? It’s barely even worth it......ugh.....” *pulls out credit card*
bastard from blue city
Definitely not interested, both from the price point and the lack of good extra material. I get that the unreleased Mad Prof remix album has an 'aura' around it (and it seems to include both a Wire remix and one of a song we've never heard), but like... howsabout including Wire? The original Superpredators? Other things unheard that are made by MA and not the Prof? I don't get it.
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They manage to shit the bed every time these days when it comes to releases, either miss the mark or leave the best stuff off. A comprehensive box set with all the Mezzanine Era stuff would have been dope, but just a couple remixes, not even the b-sides? Nah
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Yeah, I agree @Jord
They could have done both b-sides and remixes and people would have still bought it. But I don't really care for Mad Professor's remixes. The tracks themselves are amazing. So why would I want a remix of it? Give me original shit. Give me b-sides. Give me demos. Give me alternate versions/takes. But remixes? Nah.
XL pulled this shit with their reissue of The Prodigy's The Fat Of The Land. None of its b-sides, but they commissioned remixes from modern day electronic music producers instead. Leftfield did the same shit with their Leftism 22 reissue.
The only folks who have done amazing reissues were Underworld. They included their b-sides and tons of unreleased material for their Dubnobasswithmyheadman, Second Toughest In The Infants, and Beaucoup Fish album reissues.
The Smashing Pumpkins reissues were also great.
These are how you do it. This is how you celebrate an album. Not remixes.
Cubby NIИtastic
Massive Attack w/Liz Fraser: Mezzanine XX1 2019 Tour
Jan 28 – Glasgow @ SSE Hydro
Jan 29 – Manchester @ Manchester Arena
Jan 31 – Brussels @ Palais 12
Feb 01 – Amsterdam @ AFAS Live
Feb 02 – Amsterdam @ AFAS Live
Feb 04 – Frankfurt @ Jahrhunderthalle
Feb 05 – Munich @ Zenith
Feb 06 – Milan @ Mediolanum Forum
Feb 08 – Rome @ Palalottomatica
Feb 09 – Padua @ Kioene Arena
Feb 11 – Paris @ Zenith
Feb 12 – Paris @ Zenith
Feb 13 – Nantes @ Zenith de Nantes Metropole
Feb 14 – Bordeaux @ Sant Jordi Club
Feb 16 – Barcelona @ Campo Pequeno
Feb 17 – Madrid @ Palacio Vista Alegre
Feb 18 – Lisbon @ Campo Pequeno
Feb 22 – London @ O2 Arena
Feb 24 – Dublin @ 3Arena
Mar 01 – Bristol @ Steel Yard
Mar 02 – Bristol @ Steel Yard
North American dates being announced Friday, Nov. 2:
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Toronto
Detroit
Chicago
Saint Paul
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
holy fuck holy fuck holy fuck
Last edited by halo eighteen; 11-06-2018 at 07:44 AM.
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Still haven’t seen massive attack live and I’ve been waiting for that Detroit date since they cancelled on us many years ago. Definitely looking forward to this!
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Dude.. I'm really hoping the third time is the charm because I've not had the best of luck with this band. I stupidly got heatstroke at Coachella in 2006 and ended up missing Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Massive Attack, and Tool. I might vaguely remember hearing bits of "Angel" as I was laying back in my tent thinking I was going to die, but that's about it. Then later that same year the visa issues with the canceled show, yeah. I won't believe it until they're actually in front of me on a stage.
FATUM NOS IUNGET
Bah, no Vancouver date. Their show here in 2010 was unbelievable, and they haven't even played anywhere nearby since.... Bah I say.
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oh my god!!!!!! oh my fucking jesus oh my god oh my god oh my god i cant breathe
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No PNW date is quite upsetting indeed, I may have to look into booking a flight to CA when the dates are released. Massive Attack is such a rare opportunity.
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Birdies are telling me the Los Angeles stop will be three nights at the Palladium. Maybe we have NIN to thank for that.
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Agreed. I'd prefer them to play a liiittle closer to Kansas, but I'd be willing to make a trip to finally see them live, especially for a tour celebrating the album that got me into them in the first place.
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Given the complete lack of anything in the south/pnw, I'm really hoping that's just a tentative list of confirmed cities and that there'll be a few more on Friday.
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I think I'l be seeing Massive Attack in 2019.
I was nobody. Nothing.
Sigh. No Denver means I can't see them.
Well, not in my current situation.
I need a hustle, damnit.
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Caved and got myself a ticket. I've seen a few people say this is a bucket list show, and I have to agree. Mezzanine is one of my favourite albums. I'd most likely regret missing this forever.
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I saw them in Boston in 2010. It was the most diverse concert crowd I've ever been to. I'll try this time. I hope it's not at the House of Blues again.
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Got to see them in LA back in 2010 and it was epic. Grant got drunk on champagne during the show and couldn't finish Karmacoma post-encore so Del Naja ended it for ours and his' sakes. It was amazing.
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