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Title: a sad, sad disappointment
Review: This latest Massive Attack release -- what in fact would be more aptly defined as 3D's solo effort -- finds the Bristol "wild bunch" retracing the ground that Mezannine opened. The dark, brooding beats were new in '98, but they're getting abit old now, no? Moroever, Sinead O'Connor's shrill croonings were a bad choice for the album--remember that this is the band that has featured the likes of Shara Nelson, Traci Thorn and Liz Frazer.Given the brilliant experimentation between Blue Lines, Protection and Mezannnine, one would have hoped for a few more inspired tunes. At the end of the day, one can't help but think that Mushroom's departure robbed the band of the creative impulse that distinguished Massive Attack's previous albums. Perhaps next time around they might look to their roots, take a step forward and continue the genre-breaking, original work for which we love them.
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