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Tag Archives: Massive Attack
Massive Attack and Elvis Costello live, July 2016
Not together, but two of my all-time favourite artists played in London this month. Massive Attack opened the British Summer Time series of live concerts in Hyde Park on Friday 1 July. Elvis Costello and the Imposters played the Roundhouse … Continue reading
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Tagged Elvis Costello, Hyde Park, London Roundhouse, Massive Attack, music
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Two contrasting concerts: Lindi Ortega and Massive Attack
I went two concerts this week which were both brilliant, memorable. But utterly different experiences. 3 February, Brighton, Komedia: Lindi Ortega. 4 February, Brixton, O2 Academy: Massive Attack. Lindi, a new favourite, whose music has been central to me over … Continue reading
Have You Heard? – (35) “Man Next Door” by Massive Attack
Listen to this as you read! In 1998, Massive Attack released their third album “Mezzanine”. While I love its predecessor, “Protection”, I’m coming round to the view that “Mezzanine” is Massive Attack’s finest work. It’s a dark and foreboding album, … Continue reading