-flac- -24bit 96khz- 'link' | Massive Attack Mezzanine 1998 -vinyl-

Be wary of online FLACs labeled “Mezzanine – 24bit 96kHz – Vinyl Rip.” Many are needle-drops of the 1998 LP, digitized by amateurs. These combine the worst of both worlds: the surface noise, clicks, and wear of vinyl with the coldness of digital playback. Unless you know the provenance (e.g., a known archivist using a Koetsu cartridge and a PS Audio ADC), stick to official hi-res digital or the original plastic.

: The initial double LP on 180g vinyl (Circa – WBRLP4) is highly coveted for its original dynamic range, though sealed copies are rare and expensive. 2013 Reissue massive attack mezzanine 1998 -vinyl- -flac- -24bit 96khz-

Massive Attack – Mezzanine – 2 x Vinyl (180g, LP ... - Discogs Be wary of online FLACs labeled “Mezzanine –

: Listening in 24-bit/96kHz FLAC reveals the sheer density of these "soulful sound collages". The higher bit depth and sample rate preserve the subtle textures of the industrial noise and the "inky black embrace" of the production. III. A Legacy of Tension : The initial double LP on 180g vinyl

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The "Massive Attack sound" on this record is a product of intense studio wizardry by mixers and producer Neil Davidge .