Massive Attack - Heligoland
The new Massive Attack LP is a long awaited return to form. Their previous effort, “100th Window”, was received as a bland solo effort. To be quite honest, it was. Two of the founding members had bailed, and the sound was significantly different.
With “Heligoland”, the duo brings back the sounds and textures more akin to “Protection” and “Mezzanine”. While the album is fantastic, it is no “Mezzanine” killer. It took three members to create Mezzanine, and we’re still one short.
If you don’t know Massive Attack, think again. You’ve already heard their music.