Blue Lines: 2012 Mix/Master - Massive Attack
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98 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: The groundbreaking 1991 debut album for British trip-hop duo Massive Attack is reissued and remastered.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Mojo
    Nov 29, 2012
    100
    Blue Lines still goes above and beyond. [Dec 2012, p.102]
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  2. The Guardian
    Dec 6, 2012
    100
    Now, 21 years on, beautifully remastered, Blue Lines still sounds unique.
  3. Q Magazine
    Nov 29, 2012
    100
    Blue Lines doesn't need [extras]. It was a classic in the truest sense, and unimprovable template that sound like it was recorded yesterday--or tomorrow. [Dec 2012, p.118]
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  4. PopMatters
    Nov 29, 2012
    70
    This 2012 Remix/Remaster version of the album, with its rich mastering, is the one to own.... But it is not Massive Attack's masterpiece. Though some would disagree, that honor goes to 1994 follow-up Protection.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
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  1. cidersuspect
    10
    One of the great albums of the past 25 years unquestionably. Hugely influential. I think this is their best one, with Mezzanine also worthy of a mention. Can we please stop calling it 'trip-hop' though? The artist themselves (along with fellow innovaters from the mid 1990s Portishead) constantly state their dislike of this labelling of their music. Just sit back, relax and enjoy.… Collapse
  2. BENNEB
    10
    Super awesome. A remake at its best. Although Massive Attack has a lot to catch up over Heligoland, this album, which is one of the best in decades, has never been better!… Expand
  3. CriticDark
    10
    When i start to listen to this album i thought this will be a massive hit the samples and the beats are beautiful and i cannot forgot that song unfinished sympathy such a 90s classic....… Expand
  4. tylerstravis
    8
    I am not nostalgic on this one. Massive Attack is simply my most listened to artist for the past twenty years never very long without a play. Is this album a masterpiece? Damn right it is! Is this mix an improvement? No, no it's not unfortunately. I found the album to be a casualty of the loudness wars. I am really missing out of the high cracks of the highs here and the punch of the drums when you really crank it up. I just leaves me feeling a bit muddy in the head. Do yourself a favor, go grab the original and crank it up!… Expand

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