I have been a huge fan of Massive Attack since they started. The Bristol Sound or Trip Hop really was something that impressed me. Now they came back after all these years and created Heligoland. I pre-ordered and downloaded the album as soon as it came out. And then - nothing. Heard the beginning of one song and basically avoided listening to the rest. For weeks.
Now, I have to admit after getting back that there are some Gems in this:
- Girl I love you -> Great sound and one of the Singers that the band used before (Sorry forgot his name)
- Paradise Circus
- United Snakes -> The title had me.
Anyway, I think the time of Trip Hop is over but if you love nostalgia and/or are a hard core fan you will have fun listening.
BTW, I heard they will be in Toronto this week. Massive Attack concerts are usually pretty good (Just don't expect the original singers to be around). A few years ago I was in Hamburg at one of their concerts and the guitar solo at Eurochild was just a killer. Ten minutes guitar solo. Same accord for the full ten minutes.
