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Massive Attack — Angel
Album: Mezzanine
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Released: 1998
Length: 6:17
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You... are my angel
Come from way above
To bring me love (to bring me love)

Her eyes... she's on the dark side...
Neutralise... (every man inside) Every man inside...

Love you, love you, love you, love you,
Love you, love you, love you, love you,
Love you, love you, love you, love you...

You... are my angel
Come from way above

Love you, love you, love you, love you,
Love you, love you, love you, love you,
Love you, love you, love you, love you...
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 forthbrdge wrote:

Us squeamish Dr. Who fans will just skip the slide show thank you.



Just whatever you do don't bl.....  You blinked didn't you?
Posted 1 year ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
goosebumps!
Posted 1 year ago by Mahatu    [ Reply ]
Godlike!!!!

Posted 2 years ago by fsilva36    [ Reply ]
I have been a Tricky fan since High School, but when I first heard this album I was completely blown away! 
Posted 2 years ago by keddyjo.talula    [ Reply ]
When I first heard this I said Holly Shit. What a blast, & still is fantastico today.
This one is unlike anything else out there. Truly one of a very good kind!
Posted 2 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
 forthbrdge wrote:

Us squeamish Dr. Who fans will just skip the slide show thank you.




Don't b....
Posted 2 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 xcranky_yankee wrote:

I first heard Massive Attack's "Just Be Thankful..." and was impressed. Original version by Curtis Mayfield? I'd look it up but try to rely on memory some days...



William DeVaughn did the original version of 
"just be thankful"
Posted 2 years ago by amystone    [ Reply ]
I have to be in the mood for music like this.  Apparently I am. This really hits the spot. The fat smooth groove keeps building and climaxes... I wish it would last at least twice as long.
Posted 2 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
 DigitalJer wrote:

It's not just that, although, yes that was brilliant.
The masterful part, with all credit to Bill, is how PF found a niche by creating happy music juxtaposed with depressing lyrics.

Angel is the opposite of that.


These lyrics may be darker than they appear, especially in the context of the album.

I would suggest the "love" being sung about is not a true love, but rather an unhealthy obsession. 
Posted 2 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
I just LOVE Horace Andy's voice! Everything he's done with Massive Attack is... well... massive!
Posted 2 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

Compare this to Floyd, folks!

Middle Ages vs. 2020! 



You're suggesting people were more interesting in the Middle Ages? 
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
I read an article saying this was the best song to have sex to.
Posted 3 years ago by garthtaljard    [ Reply ]
When this came out, I was sunk deep into a theater seat in Takaoka, Toyama-ken, after soaking most of the day away at Aqua Palace, one of the best onsen in Japan, waiting for some movie or other to begin, and this came playing over the incredible sound system. It blew the whole place away, and of course, I had to get more. I just love how it builds and ROCKS. Thanks, RP for playing the best tunes out there!
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]

(not my picture but) I wanna go back in time and see them in concert again! 
Posted 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Massive Attack, Porcupine Tree, Radiohead. RP listeners love them. I don't get it, but I will assume there is musical greatness there beyond my reach. 
Posted 3 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
Pump up those speakers and kick back to this epic track,timeless✌️
Posted 3 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
This is one of the records I use to test studio monitors.

It is a great album in lots of ways, but from a purely technical standpoint (recording/mixing/mastering), it is solidly among the greatest of all time.
Posted 3 years ago by sramsay    [ Reply ]
 dplant wrote:

10 points for the fade from Pink Floyd.


It's not just that, although, yes that was brilliant.
The masterful part, with all credit to Bill, is how PF found a niche by creating happy music juxtaposed with depressing lyrics.

Angel is the opposite of that.
Posted 3 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
This kicks ass!
Posted 3 years ago by krisz77    [ Reply ]
It gets better every time I listen to it.  10/10 from the late drinking fans.
Posted 3 years ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
10 points for the fade from Pink Floyd.
Posted 3 years ago by dplant    [ Reply ]
Whoa there Tiger....Angels have Angles....Massive Mezzanines &....
Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Banksy and Massive Attack........the best of Brizzle.  
Posted 4 years ago by Dighini    [ Reply ]
timeless...epic...
Posted 4 years ago by Jamer2k41    [ Reply ]
I first heard Massive Attack's "Just Be Thankful..." and was impressed. Original version by Curtis Mayfield? I'd look it up but try to rely on memory some days...
Posted 4 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Outstanding Segue from "Another Brick In the Wall Pt.I&II"
Posted 4 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Still sounds awesome!
Posted 4 years ago by garydgould    [ Reply ]
Us squeamish Dr. Who fans will just skip the slide show thank you.
Posted 4 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
Been listening today Saturday (i think) for the last 2 hours and it keeps getting better playing my favorite artists  and now Angel...What A day this is RP has put me in a fantastic mood ...My GF keeps telling me to turn it down..NO WAY hahaha....and as im typing this RP is now playing Porcupine Tree who are another one of my Favs since early 2000s...Your the best team Thanks again RP.
Posted 4 years ago by davinson110    [ Reply ]
I could listen to this shit all day long!
Posted 4 years ago by jmjohall    [ Reply ]
Just so damn primal.
Posted 4 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Intense!
Posted 4 years ago by hfillmore    [ Reply ]
 Rockit9 wrote:
Have a toke, put on your headphones & float away.
 

That is the best idea I've seen in a long time.
Posted 4 years ago by givendale    [ Reply ]
This song and the whole album are great. a  modern music's Milestone.
I can listen it for days. Cheers from Italy ;-)
Posted 4 years ago by schluca    [ Reply ]
Someone needs to fix that leaky faucet. 
Posted 4 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Still living the '90s uni life in Bristol.
Clubbing to Trip Hop sounds, 
Massive Attack, Portishead et al
its not just music, its a frame of mind, you got it or not.
Posted 4 years ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
 dburgher wrote:
Any chance you can take Massive Attack out of your rotation?
 
LMFAO4R!
You keep dreaming.
Posted 4 years ago by changodelaplaya    [ Reply ]
awesome track on an awesome album have always felt lucky to have seen massive attack live through a big rig
Posted 5 years ago by dubberdan    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by maalik    [ Reply ]
This is freakishly fantastic..WONDERBAR...             10
Posted 5 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
a strong 10 to the power of 10
Posted 5 years ago by intothehills    [ Reply ]
 Rockit999 wrote:
A Big Massive 9
 

9 2 10
Posted 5 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
       
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
intense crescendo in this song : I love this !!! 
Posted 6 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
MORE MASSIVE ATTACK! 
Posted 6 years ago by fraserji    [ Reply ]
 dburgher wrote:
Any chance you can take Massive Attack out of your rotation?

 
With a rating of 8 from the RP audience I seriously doubt it. I, for one, would like to have it kept in the rotation. Crank it up!
Posted 6 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
 dburgher wrote:
Any chance you can take Massive Attack out of your rotation?

 
Nope
Posted 6 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
This group seems to be stuck in a very dark place. They could probably benefit from getting over it and moving on to greener pastures.
Posted 6 years ago by jacopo_7    [ Reply ]
I love this!!!
Posted 6 years ago by Ms_E_Smith    [ Reply ]
Have a toke, put on your headphones & float away.
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
 Rockit9 wrote:

NOT
at all
 


Posted 6 years ago by stevenstarr    [ Reply ]
Any chance you can take Massive Attack out of your rotation?
Posted 6 years ago by dburgher    [ Reply ]
snatch
Posted 6 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
A great track which appears from nowhere, builds to a bristling peak then slips back into your subconscious.

This whole LP's great, in fact. One of my favourite LPs from the era which pairs up really well with Rhythm and Stealth by Leftfield (another quality 98/99 era release).

I remember how Dissolved Girl (also from this LP) was only audible on Neo's cans in The Matrix but its placement in the scene and plot was perfect. Props to the music super for that treatment.
Posted 7 years ago by christopherwoods    [ Reply ]
SO GOOD. Still gives me chills. {#Music}
Posted 7 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
Clearly 11!
Posted 7 years ago by gregdei    [ Reply ]
 DigitalJer wrote:
The more I listen to MA, the more I like them

 
Ditto.
Posted 7 years ago by aspalathin    [ Reply ]
 dburgher wrote:
Massively sucks.

 
NOT
Posted 7 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
The more I listen to MA, the more I like them
Posted 7 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Massively sucks.
Posted 7 years ago by dburgher    [ Reply ]
 woodchuk wrote:
One of those songs to listen to on a massive sound system.  Mobile phone earbuds could never do justice to that thunderous bassline! {#Bananajam}

 
{#Drummer}

100% agreed!  I've been rather lucky lately with getting the Massive Attack tracks to play while I'm driving to/fro work, while enjoying through my aftermarket truck stereo.  It's not the stereo I had in my college years, although I am amazed at the efficiency of the new all digital amps, I do miss the feeling of the "old" amps (I was running a Phoenix Gold Route 66 which POUNDED my ported sub box) - and I wish I knew of this group back in the day....that's really what I came to comment is how surprised I am by the rather high ratings for Massive Attack tracks....maybe most of us RPsters do have great sound systems and/or headphones.

Long Live RP (and sorry for my rambling posts....esp. since I'm "at work" so I have to switch back and forth from typing my comment and what I get paid for ;-))


Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
One of those songs to listen to on a massive sound system.  Mobile phone earbuds could never do justice to that thunderous bassline! {#Bananajam}
Posted 7 years ago by woodchuk    [ Reply ]
A Big Massive 9
Posted 7 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
So cool, I almost dropped my bong!

 
Ah eloquence!  Great tune  {#Clap}
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I attended a 'make cannabis free' demo in Stockwell Park in Brixton UK many years ago. Walking towards the park through the backstreets of Brixton, someone had set up a sound system out of a top floor house window. This track started playing when walking past the house. I had to stop until it had finished. 

I still remember, just as it does now, the shivers it gives through my entire body - such is the effect of this quite magnificent track.
Posted 7 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
Portishead followed by Massive Attack.

There's never anything wrong with that.

Regards from the Bristol office this rainy Tuesday.  Thanks RP. 

 
I've heard that was quite a cool music scene in Bristol back in the '90s, with bands like the two you mentioned.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Amazing, how popular this song was... It was played in bars from Kanazawa to Kyoto when it came out, and had a big resurgence in the Tokyo club scene mid-2000s... Still brings a visceral experience, especially if played at a good volume with legal refreshments...
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
So cool, I almost dropped my bong!
Posted 8 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
How tedious!
Posted 8 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
Was used really well in the movie Snatch.
Posted 8 years ago by Dazzerb    [ Reply ]
Hypnotic
Posted 8 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
 VH1 wrote:
A Masterpiece! 10 from me! {#Clap}

 
yes, I am with you!
Posted 8 years ago by zunismyst    [ Reply ]
A Masterpiece! 10 from me! {#Clap}
Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
 jimtyrrell wrote:
I love the minimumlism and restraint on this composition. Great segway after the "Wall" by P. Floyd. 8.5

 
...nice transition as well... ;-)


Posted 8 years ago by loungelizard48    [ Reply ]
I saw them a few months ago. Hearing this track live was an amazing experience.
Posted 8 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Portishead followed by Massive Attack.

There's never anything wrong with that.

Regards from the Bristol office this rainy Tuesday.  Thanks RP. 
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I love the minimumlism and restraint on this composition. Great segway after the "Wall" by P. Floyd. 8.5
Posted 8 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

You folks have some peculiar word usage up there.  In parts of he Southeast US, that type of headgear is called called "toboggans", which is even more strange.

 
Not peculiar at all to me. In upstate NY we always called them toques (tukes) as well. Maybe some Canadian influence I suppose.
Posted 8 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Wool ski caps?!
They're called toques, you hoser!!

https://www.gordonmcb.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/McKenzie-Photo-5a.jpg
(Pronounced "tukes" by the way. Now have a beer, eh?)

 
You folks have some peculiar word usage up there.  In parts of he Southeast US, that type of headgear is called called "toboggans", which is even more strange.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
From Portishead... to Massive Attack. Bristol in the nineties. Something special happening there. 

What a menacing piece of poetry. 

What's next, The Heavy?

Loving your choices Bill. 
Posted 8 years ago by SECA_Alan    [ Reply ]
Blended into this after Pink Floyd's Another brick in the wall. Good times :)
Posted 8 years ago by Adriaan_B    [ Reply ]
I'm way too old for this music but I love it anyway.  Thanks Bill
Posted 8 years ago by masteroflife    [ Reply ]
I'm really like this. Writing code and designing a GUI for a prototype of a medical product at work... Monday AM. Good accompaniment. It feels like a diesel locomotive pushing up a hill here in the Rockies: no question it will made it. Inexorable force overcomes all obstacled. Good metaphor for coding.
Posted 8 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
I thought 'Angel' played live in Istanbul was the most amazing their live performance I have seen,  
all until I seen them in Byblos (Lebanon), this song just left me breathless right there where between the sea and 8000 years old stone walls the 'Angel' was just echoing ....Still feels surreal....   
Posted 9 years ago by Azrica    [ Reply ]
Massive Portishead?  Portishead Attack??
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
True, but it didn't precede the ubiquitous wool ski caps.
 
Wool ski caps?!
They're called toques, you hoser!!

https://www.gordonmcb.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/McKenzie-Photo-5a.jpg
(Pronounced "tukes" by the way. Now have a beer, eh?)
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Whenever this comes on the iPod while I'm riding my motorcycle I have to actively stay sane.
Posted 9 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Wow... neat album cover!
Posted 9 years ago by grahamdillabough    [ Reply ]
 Krakus wrote:
Hip before invention of hipster jihad beards.

 
{#Lol}True, but it didn't precede the ubiquitous wool ski caps.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
One of the sickest segues ever....WOW!!!
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
Hip before invention of hipster jihad beards.
Posted 9 years ago by Krakus    [ Reply ]
Such a sexy song.. 
Posted 9 years ago by Julietre    [ Reply ]
bug juice
Posted 9 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
That's some badass bug, eh?
Posted 9 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
It's right behind you Tyrone! When you reverse things come from behind you!
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
 oneyet wrote:
I Heard this live some years ago!
One of the most powerful live experiences I have ever had.
I had to kind of lean towards the stage to fight the pure preassure pumping out.  

 
Ditto.  Was it the Heligoland tour?

Inertia Creeps and Teardrop (with the amazing Martina Topley-Bird on vocals) were my favorites of the night.  But really, the whole dang show pulverized me!
Posted 9 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Compare this to Floyd, folks!

Middle Ages vs. 2020! 

 

You got that right
Posted 9 years ago by xnavy    [ Reply ]
I was thinking the SAME thing...Massive Attack following Portishead! Totally hitting on all cylinders now, RP!
Posted 9 years ago by bbunyard    [ Reply ]
This is the sexiest album.
Posted 9 years ago by Jesselinney    [ Reply ]
Sour Times + Angel = 8 min of sublime bliss {#Music}
Posted 9 years ago by RadioBow    [ Reply ]
Yoooouuuuu aaaarrrrreeee myyyy aaaangeeeeel … gooooodliiiike {#Music}
Posted 9 years ago by pankman    [ Reply ]
And this makes it 50/50 for the last 5 songs.  A fine start to my day.
Posted 9 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Compare this to Floyd, folks!

Middle Ages vs. 2020! 
Posted 9 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I'll have me some of that, please and thank you.{#Cowboy}
Posted 9 years ago by MentalWedgie    [ Reply ]
EPIC!
{#Meditate}


Posted 9 years ago by ljoergen    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
10, next
 
Your taste i. music is impeckerable...
Posted 9 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 
Agreed, that's why I had to buy it.
ottovonb wrote:
Just wonderfully creepy.

 


Posted 10 years ago by jimys    [ Reply ]
Just wonderfully creepy.
Posted 10 years ago by ottovonb    [ Reply ]
How you blended that ringing phone at the end of Another Brick In The Wall into Angel was just... divine!!!
Posted 10 years ago by jessesteinen    [ Reply ]

had to retire the earbuds for this one and get the mighty phones


Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 perikleshokie wrote:
Portishead followed by Massive Attack!!  Triphop heaven ... {#Meditate}

 
Again a hello from us Bristol folks.  Hope this finds you well.  Thanks Mr & Mrs G for such a great station and for keeping us on your map.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]

Just turned up the subwoofer and it is getting a workout.

Sensurround 8.1 earthquake happening here!


Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
7 -> 8
Posted 10 years ago by SynapseRider    [ Reply ]
Bill you are a Supreme Being. 
Posted 10 years ago by paisleydancer66    [ Reply ]
10, next
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 scott_bruce wrote:

Also used on the TV show La Femme Nikita with Peta Wilson.

 
Also used in "Snatch" when they torch the caravan.  Brilliant
Posted 10 years ago by givendale    [ Reply ]
This song just doesn't get old for me. 8 --> 9
Posted 10 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
Wow. Really liking this powerful groove.
Posted 10 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Half of Led Zep I side two (3 songs) -->  Massive Attack.  Love RP today.


Posted 10 years ago by losthiker    [ Reply ]
 linzie wrote:
Like this...where did I hear this before? A movie? Gotta be....

 
Also used on the TV show La Femme Nikita with Peta Wilson.
Posted 10 years ago by scott_bruce    [ Reply ]