100th Window
by Massive Attack
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Feb 11, 2003
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 68
  3. Negative: 1 out of 68

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  1. SteveS
    Feb 14, 2003
    8
    Having read about the album and owning all the others before hand, my expectations were high. Thankfully, what is essentially a solo album turns out to be rather enjoyable. Whilst not quite as anthmic as you'd expect, it does have some nice tunes, albiet a bit dark. Some of the tunes sound as if they're about to kick in, but then never quite peak as you expect them to. Very good Having read about the album and owning all the others before hand, my expectations were high. Thankfully, what is essentially a solo album turns out to be rather enjoyable. Whilst not quite as anthmic as you'd expect, it does have some nice tunes, albiet a bit dark. Some of the tunes sound as if they're about to kick in, but then never quite peak as you expect them to. Very good all round CD.… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. MKCyrax
    Jan 14, 2012
    8
    if i must say , this is better than the utterly **** Heligoland
  4. John
    Jun 7, 2003
    10
    As with all other Massive Attrack CD's, my favourite it Protection and Mezzanine, 100th Window is different, it what I expected late at night in a dark room - Fan Fucking Tastic..just listen to it!
  5. PoldoG.
    Jan 30, 2005
    10
    The best album for M/A Absolutely FUTURE PROOF!
  6. WallaceO
    Feb 12, 2003
    10
    It is brilliant. Detractors are wrong.
  7. AV
    Feb 19, 2003
    6
    The overall feel of this cd is sure to please Massive Attack fans. For those who are just beginning to explore their sound, Mezzanine is the place to start. Still, 100th Window is sure to please the most ardent followers of this genre-defining act.
  8. 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.
  9. JorisV.
    Dec 5, 2004
    8
    Just listen to Futureproof, Butterfly Caught or Smalltime Shot Away! Every album of the massive was different and the expectations heep rising each time too, that's wahy some gave it bad reviews... but this is another spooky masterpiece. 1.Protection 2.Mezznine 3. 100th Window 4. Blue Lines
  10. PhilM
    Apr 30, 2005
    10
    Absolutely a 10! I can't get enough of Butterfly Caught!! That song just doesn't end...Definitely for headphones. CD should have a warning label advising anyone going through treatment for depression to stay away!! As good as Mezzanine? Yes, and so different. Next release, please.
  11. [Anonymous]
    Feb 12, 2003
    8
    no mezzanine, but still a wonderful album. Very reminiscent of Kid A
  12. currymedia
    Nov 30, 2012
    9
    Yes it is emotion-less. thats whats so great about it. It's definitely a dark album. Even Sinead has a great performance on What Your Soul Sings. Personally I think this is my favorite Massive Attack album hands down.
  13. 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 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...
  14. 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. The production is topnotch and they really know how to create a mood in a room.
  15. steve_1979
    Aug 7, 2019
    9
    The experimentation is just phenomenal the creativeness behind loops created by them & not samples for the first time is amazing (though I would have given a 10 had they still used more electric guitars, Jazz fusion which I adored & samples that I loved) but I have to give it 9 based on these sounds were all created & played by massive attack, it's pure English genius
  16. Acid3P
    Jul 2, 2021
    9
    Mezzanine for the 21st century. More straightforward (can you even use that word with Massive Attack?) and even more disturbing than its predecessor. Massive Attack bet on a consistent rhythm and atmosphere that flows through the whole album. However, they remain strongest in their appreciation for the surprising twist in the songs. There are several right off the bat: Future Proof,Mezzanine for the 21st century. More straightforward (can you even use that word with Massive Attack?) and even more disturbing than its predecessor. Massive Attack bet on a consistent rhythm and atmosphere that flows through the whole album. However, they remain strongest in their appreciation for the surprising twist in the songs. There are several right off the bat: Future Proof, Everywhen, Butterfly Caught, and my favorite, A Prayer For England.… Expand
  17. 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 and visually (there's a music video for it). The production for each song is elegant and sensitive as well.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic 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.
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  2. Neumu.net
    70
    If there's one misstep on 100th Window, it's that [Sinead O'Connor's] talent and her range are underused.
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  3. Urb
    90
    While its hardly an overwhelming masterpiece like Blue Lines or Protection, it still stands head and shoulders above most everything else. [Mar 2003, p.95]
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