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100th Window
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 68 Ratings

  • Summary: The first of two planned 2003 releases for the far-from-prolific Bristol-based electronica collective sees the group pared down to one original member: Robert "3-D" del Naja (although Grant "Daddy G." Marshall intends to return to the group for the next disc). Horace Andy returns to provideThe first of two planned 2003 releases for the far-from-prolific Bristol-based electronica collective sees the group pared down to one original member: Robert "3-D" del Naja (although Grant "Daddy G." Marshall intends to return to the group for the next disc). Horace Andy returns to provide vocals on several tracks, and Sinead O'Connor also guests on two songs.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Stylus Magazine
    95
    The naysayers do not understand. Their expectations hamstring them.... Like the glass sculptures featured in the artwork it is precise, transparent, dangerously fragile, and ominously lit. 100th Window is a masterpiece of its kind.
  2. AllMusic
    80
    Satisfaction enough for those who kept Mezzanine near their stereo for years on end, but a disappointment to those expecting another masterpiece.
  3. Mojo
    80
    It's recognisably the same band, but lower key, less structured, a set of soundscapes rather than songs, and sometimes almost gothic in its mood. [Mar 2003, p.97]
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  4. Planet
    70
    The downside is a lack of innovation that has always accompanied Massive Attack's recordings. [#3, p.86]
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  5. Spin
    70
    100th Window is a masterpiece of haunted sonics. But the spirit of community that once warmed this band's angsty soul is missing. [March 2003, p.117]
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  6. Blender
    60
    All the surfaces are exquisitely tasteful, all the string arrangements achingly melancholic. But there are no tunes. [#14, p.138]
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  7. Q Magazine
    40
    Everything comes dripping in portent and seems too in love with its own seriousness to excite any emotions. [Mar 2003, p.106]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Jackson777
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    A great production from an incredible duo. The most meaningful thing on this album is "Special Cases" which is brilliant, both lyrically andA great production from an incredible duo. The most meaningful thing on this album is "Special Cases" which is brilliant, both lyrically and visually (there's a music video for it). The production for each song is elegant and sensitive as well.… Expand
  2. CathyUnderwood
    Mar 18, 2003
    10
    I'm not fucking havin it! 7.1 is not good enough for this fantastic albumn, it's a flamin 10.
  4. PoldoG.
    Jan 30, 2005
    10
    The best album for M/A Absolutely FUTURE PROOF!
  5. CalR
    Feb 20, 2012
    9
    From the incredible 'What Your Soul Sings' to moody 'Antistar', Massive Attack's 4th is only revolutionary in its depth which makes it theFrom the incredible 'What Your Soul Sings' to moody 'Antistar', Massive Attack's 4th is only revolutionary in its depth which makes it the best album in their catalogue to revisit. It does not have the great choruses of Mezzanine, but the lyrical strength remains and oddly enough I sensed an atmosphere of doubt/anxiety from the songs...… Expand
  6. lordcycy
    Nov 16, 2013
    9
    I really really loved it! It is more of an ambient album than Blue Lines but I feel they are on the same level concerning quality. TheI really really loved it! It is more of an ambient album than Blue Lines but I feel they are on the same level concerning quality. The production is topnotch and they really know how to create a mood in a room.… Expand
  7. MKCyrax
    Jan 14, 2012
    8
    if i must say , this is better than the utterly **** Heligoland
  8. MushroomSteven
    Feb 21, 2003
    1
    emotion-less and boring. There is no connection with the two first records, Blue lines and Protection. I think Massive attack is dead.

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