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Japanese Release featuring a Bonus Track: Superpredators (Madprofessor Mix).

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Mezzanine
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A classic
  • Worth it by far
  • Sublime
  • It's Not Trip-Hop, But it is....
  • The most original album of the 90's
 Mezzanine
Massive Attack
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
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ASIN: B000006045
Release Date: 1998-05-12

Tracks:

  1. Angel
  2. Risingson
  3. Teardrop
  4. Inertia Creeps
  5. Exchange
  6. Dissolved Girl
  7. Man Next Door
  8. Black Milk
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  10. Group Four
  11. (Exchange)

Amazon.com essential recording

The third full-length release from Massive Attack is a taste of the future of pop music--a future where precisely engineered events can be seamlessly partnered with the subtle complexities of a human voice. Since their first album, Blue Lines, they've been making similar magic happen with any one of several guest vocalists, but nothing like the way it happens on Mezzanine. This time they take the union further, moving it into a darker space in which the individual elements become less discernable. Guest vocalists are Sara Jay, Horace Andy (who also appeared on their debut), and Elizabeth Fraser (of Cocteau Twins), whose amazingly articulate and distinctive voice works so very well with the music of Massive Attack. --Paul Clark

Album Details

Very Very Limited Edition. Tracklisting Tba.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A classic.......2007-06-21

There aren't many trip hop albums I have bought over the years that has managed to sound fresh every time I throw in the cd into my stereo or listen to it on my iPod. Massive Attack's 1998 classic "Mezzanine" is one of those few trip hop albums that still sounds as fresh today as I first heard it almost ten years ago. The music is a sublime mix of hypnotic electronic beats, seductive male and female vocals, and a diverse mix of samples from bands like The Cure.

What I love about "Mezzanine" so much is that the music is dark and sinister. All the death/black metal bands in the world cannot create music as richly dense and heavy as "Mezzanine" is. There is a terrifying quality to the music that the entire album would be a perfect film score for a psychological thriller. The first two songs "Angel" and "Risingon" sounds like they would be perfect scores for my nightmares. I can never get tired of listening to "Teardrop" which features Elizabeth Fraser on vocals. The production is neither too slick or too gritty. "Mezzanine" is one of the few albums I can actually call flawless. Every song is a Massive Attack classic.

5 out of 5 stars Worth it by far.......2007-06-18

This is probably one of my favorite albums of all time. Great CD and quality. Buy it, you won't regret it.

5 out of 5 stars Sublime.......2007-05-23

This is one of my favourite CD's and sounds like a cross between Advokat and Zero 7. Great for late night, moody listening...

5 out of 5 stars It's Not Trip-Hop, But it is...........2007-05-04

This was the first Massive Attack album i bought. it doesn't sound like it's been almost ten years since this came out, it just has this timeless feel to it. Massive Attack has, ironically, done everything they have set out to do on this album, and that is be exactly who they are by trying to escape who they have become. i know that that may sound kind of strange, but it makes sense. The label "trip-hop" is something they have always loathed, despite the fact that they were pioneers of it, and i find it ironic that this album is one of the (if not THE)preeminent examples of this style.

"Mezzanine" is like the "Sgt. Pepper's" of trip-hop, and of Massive Attack's career. i don't care how many more albums they release, this will always be the best one. however, i do disagree with some reviews that label this album as heavy metal. Massive's music always seems to come close to style, but shies away. there are shades of everything reggae, hip-hop, metal, ambient, but i can't say that there is enough to pinpoint it down in general. again this is something that i find unique to trip-hop, never quite getting at what it wants to be stylistically but coming very close.

continuing my comparison to "Sgt. Pepper's" the first obvious parallel is the structure of the album. the songs fit so perfectly together, that while some may not be great songs, it is how they fit in relation to the others that makes them work. the track "exchange" while seeming stupid to other reviewers i find to be a wonderful midpoint break between the four track barrage to open the record and the second half. unfortunately though, in similarity to the Beatles and all great bands, landmark albums lead to destruction. The Beatles were never the same after Sgt. Peppers breaking up barely three years later. Massive, while still barely clinging to 3D and Daddy G, have lost a bit of edge. The creative juices only flow so far and i think the gas has ran out a bit. but what an incredible record!!!

5 out of 5 stars The most original album of the 90's.......2007-05-04

Massive Attack's Mezzanine ranks right up there with David Bowie's Low and the Velvet Underground's White Light/White Heat for most original album in the history of pop music. It is an album of craft; each beat, each note, and each lyric are carefully put into place for perfection. This album is not for everybody however; the dense, pristine production of Mezzanine conjures up a heavy air of claustrophobia. If slow and creepy is your cup of tea, then take a gulp, because this is as good as it gets. Mezzanine is a concept album. Since it is hard to figure out what the concept is, I will give it away. It is about autism. Mezzanine is not a happy record, but it is not depressing either. The tone that I get is one of fuzzy, distorted confusion, with the singers detailing the struggles of making sense of the world around them (the way autistic savants do) with impeccable songwriting. Lyrics such as "toy-like people/make me boy-like" will remain fresh and experimental for a very long time. Mezzanine is more hypnotic than entertaining, that is for sure. But in that, it succeeds impossibly well. Mezzanine, along with Blur's The Great Escape, is the best album of the 90's. Genius. A+
The Mezzanine
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Beautiful.
  • Happy evidence that the South may still be gothic
  • Don't trust someone else to like the same music that you enjoy.
 The Mezzanine
Liz Durrett
Manufacturer: Warm
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ASIN: B000CNFB3G
Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

  1. Knives At The Wall
  2. All The Spokes
  3. Cup On The Counter
  4. Mezzanine, The
  5. CreepyAsKudzu
  6. Marlene
  7. Silent Partner
  8. Shivering Assembly
  9. Little Ascendant
  10. No Apology
  11. In The Throes

Album Description

In contrast to Liz's previous work, her second release is a surprisingly hi-fi affair. Gone are the hissing ghosts and unsure echoes that once haunted and obscured her recordings. Her voice and guitar are the focus here, and she performs with more energy, determination, and flat out rawness than ever before. These eleven songs cover a lot of ground. Produced by Vic Chesnutt and engineered by Andy Baker (Macha, Japancakes, Glands).

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful........2007-03-13

At this writing, Amazon is not providing sound clips for this album. If interested, I suggest you find Liz Durrett on YouTube. I was especially taken with her version of "Crazy" (not on the album) and "Little Ascendent" and "Marlene," which are. Very pleased that I stumbled upon this artist. Came upon her work through my interest in Phosphorescent, another amazing musician and writer.

4 out of 5 stars Happy evidence that the South may still be gothic.......2006-11-19

Some years back, the Southern literary magazine The Oxford American questioned whether anything of the Southern gothic still remained. Had Southern heritage and culture survived or had it all been paved over to make room for chain stores? Well, for those who hold that The North won the war, but Wal-Mart won The South, you might have a reason to stop fretting for a few moments. The Mezzanine, by Athens Georgia resident, Liz Durrett, is a beautiful album that mixes evocative images, dreamy ballads, and spooky lullaby-like songs into a haunting pastiche of dusty portraits, kudzu vines, creaky floorboards, and children's toys. At times, The Mezzanine bears a resemblance to the songs of Cat Power's Moonpix. The title song is certainly a stand out, but there are many good songs on this album. Durrett doesn't wear her Southerness like banner, but if you look with the right eyes, you'll find it. For some, it may be a grateful reminder that contemporary Southern music isn't yet entirely reducibly to the corporate designed Dixie-fried hat acts from Nashville.

5 out of 5 stars Don't trust someone else to like the same music that you enjoy........2006-02-08

Words are not my first medium, so I will refrain from trying to translate one art form into the other. I can say this, however:

Wow. Completely beautiful.

Well, personally, I only trust my ears when it comes to music - so I cannot actually recommend that you buy any album without hearing the music first. On the other hand, I couldn't believe there were no glowing reviews for this wonderful record. So give 'er a listen, and then you will be forced to buy it!

Liz's live shows are also well worth your time.
Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 5
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    		Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 5
    Various Artists
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    ASIN: B000N3SPAG
    Release Date: 2007-03-19

    Tracks:

    1. Kiss the Sky - Shawn Lee
    2. The Last Wig - Barth
    3. She's From Mexico - Zimpala
    4. Magnifique - Rouge Rouge
    5. Walk On the Wild Side - DJ Disse
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    1. Spread Some Love - Tony Ransom
    2. Life Is - Kenny Carvajal
    3. A Thousand Words - Dom Navarra
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    6. Keep On Shining - Raw Artistic Soul
    7. Glory Of Life - Mink
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    Album Description

    Mixed by Rouge Rouge (Dinner Time) & Michael Canitrot (Dancing Time). Pschent. 2007.

    Album Details

    The Mezzanine De L'alcazar Series of Compilations Always have an Ambitous Musical Direction with a Refined and Exclusive Character, Mixed by the Most Sought after Djs. English Design Master Sir Terence Conran Created Establishment (Located in the Heart of the Saint-germain-des-prés in Paris) that Became a Magical and Trendy Place Where Music Plays a Most an Essential Role. For this Fifth Edition, the Parisian Duo Rouge Rouge Present their Selections for the Traditional "Dinner Time Mix" of Cd1, One of the Most Prestigious References in Lounge Music. For Cd2, Titled "Dancing Time", the Set is Mixed by the French Young DJ Michaël Canitrot. Among the Artists Included Are Barth, Maxence, Sharon Jones, Lindström, Zimpala and Kelly Polar, Along with Two Previously Unreleased Tracks from Rouge Rouge and Michaël Canitrot.
    Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 2
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • sick!
    • After 3 years I've not found anithing like this YET !
    • The best recordings I've ever listened to.
    		 Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 2
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    ASIN: B0000632AF
    Release Date: 2002-03-26

    Tracks:

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    2. Ocean Jive - Sven Van Hees
    3. Get Misunderstood - Troublemakers
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    1. Harmony - Atjazz
    2. Lovestruck - Swag
    3. Put Your Hands - Benny Blanko
    4. Tonight - Phonique
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    6. Choose Your Way - Sweet Light
    7. The Vogue (Steve Bug - Page 11 Mix) - Antonelli Electr.
    8. First Corner - Patrick Richard
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    10. Loin De Moi - Rework
    11. Junge Dame Mit Freundliche Tel. - Bangkok Impakt
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    13. Dark Side Of The Funk - E-Troneek
    14. I Hate Dancing - Chloe
    15. The Audience - Herbert
    16. Lovin' Life - Billy Sprockets

    Album Description

    CD 1 - A Sweet Electro & Jazz Selection by F. Lamy features tracks from Kinobe, St. Germain, Herbie Hancock, Telepopmusik, Llorca, Sex With Birds, Bebel Gilberto and more. CD 2 - A Deep & Electro House Selection by DJ Chloe features tracks by Glenn Underground, Herbert, The Notwist, Abstract Soul, Phoenix and more. Trifold digipak in a slipcase. 2002.

    Album Details

    The Music at Mezzanine De L'alcazar Has Naturally Progressed to a New Level, Thus Prompting the Release of this Second Volume. Artistic Director Fabrice Lamy Selected the Track on Disc 1, Mirroring the Electronic Jazz and Electro Heard in the Early to Mid Evening. DJ Chloe Took the Helm of Disc 2, Creating a Personalized Mix that Accurately Reflects the Sounds of the Later Evening with More Uptempo, Deep House and Energetic Tracks. Another Outstanding Package!

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars sick!.......2005-01-20

    this cd is unreal. disc one is pretty mellow, but has some sweet chill tracks. disc one is unmixed which makes no sense....

    disc two is quite possibly my favorite thing since i first skipped class to drink nyquil in the forrest (it is a great cd). it starts out real good around #6 and goes completely off-tap. dancable funky bass beats mixed beautifully!!! buy this cd.

    the real mule.

    5 out of 5 stars After 3 years I've not found anithing like this YET !.......2005-01-07

    JUST THE BEST. SIMPLY THE BEST. THANKS TO CHLOE!
    Any body can please tell me if there is anything like this music Around apart mezzanine de l'alcazaar n°3?
    PLEASE!

    5 out of 5 stars The best recordings I've ever listened to........2003-11-06

    This CD showcases some of Europe's finest musicians put together by people who know music. It captures the essence of everything I have ever wanted to listen to. This music will blow your mind if you have the time to relax and listen. It is superb.
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      Mezzanine Owls
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      ASIN: B000OUE3I6

      Product Description

      Produced by Andy LeMaster (Bright Eyes, Azure Ray)With a sound vaguely reminiscent of J & M Chain crossed with a more shoegazer approach. Dark and atmospheric but not foreboding. A solid first effort.
      Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 3
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Album 2 is the best
      • 50% Total Bliss !
      • Tres Fantastique!!!!!
      • The Mezzanine is GOLD again...
      		 Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 3
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      ASIN: B000094DV5
      Release Date: 2003-05-26

      Tracks:

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      2. Notre Disque Dur - Alix Plain
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      Album Details

      With It's Exclusive "Rive Gauche, Moderne Decor", Highlighted by a Glass Roof that Brings Light to all Sectors of the Building, Alcazar is One of the Highlight Buildings of Modern Paris. The Bar-restaurant on the Mezzanine Level is One of the "in" Places to Be Seen and to Enjoy a Fabulous Time with Friends and Colleagues. This Third Volume Once More Showcases Two Separate Discs. The First is Assembled by Impressario Fabrice Lamy, who Has Had a Hand in the Previous Editions as Well as Being an Integral Part of the Restaurant. The Second features a Mix by the Young Dyed Soundorom, the 22 Year Old Darling of Paris Soirees Who's Mixing Skills have Enthralled Clubgoers in Paris with his Choice Selections of Deep House and Hypnotic Loops, Bass and Soulful Breaks. Once More You Can Add the Flavor the Mezzanine Wherever You Can Play a CD!

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Album 2 is the best.......2005-04-24

      Album 2, Seduction Time is the better of the two albums. It has great rhythm and beat and won't dissapoint you in the car, beach, or jogging. I downloaded the album into my MP3 player and thus can have greater portability. I would give it 5 stars but album 1,Dinner Time is just mediocre at best or upgraded elevator music.

      This album is must buy. My favorites include Midnight. The music is especially soothing and surreal when driving at night in a smooth lane.

      3 out of 5 stars 50% Total Bliss !.......2004-10-21

      Each of the 3 Mezzanine CDs are different in musical direction, and each has it's own follies, faults, fabulousness. But Mezz 3 is the most curious, by far.

      I'm a great fan of this series, so my total and complete revulsion at listening to CD1 (DJ Fabrice Lamy) caught me off-guard. Is Lamy intentionally trying to sink the Mezzanine ship? I've never heard a more incoherent, uninteresting, and totally annoying mix in this genre of music. Words cannot describe how unappealling in every way is the first CD, "Dinner Time". My immediate reaction was to sail the CD out my back door. Wimpy vocals, distrubingly trite lyrics, and the most simpleminded musical selections pretty much sum up this travesty.

      Now, about CD2....MON DIEU! Brilliance. Absolute brilliance, thanks to DJ Dyed Soundorom. It's hard to find ANY up tempo house / lounge mix as complete and seemless as this. It's BY FAR worth the price of both CDs to get just this ONE.... you really must.

      After you've played CD 2 a couple of times, take joy in disposing of CD1 in whichever way makes you feel best (I suggest baking it in the oven at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then bathing it in ice cold water...pop, crack, fizzle...)

      5 out of 5 stars Tres Fantastique!!!!!.......2004-08-13

      I acquired the CD recently and this is all I can say:

      Mezzanine Volume 3 has definitely blown top pick compilations out of the water.

      Two Discs- Dinner Time & Seduction Time- Once more Dinner time begins to marvel us with it's fine "gourmet" selection of down tempo and jazzy beats, definitely setting the moods towards enjoying the night out till it's time for another dosage of tunes that give the night it's perfectly seductive touch.

      That's when Seduction Time enters as the night has barely begun to get going in the only way we know how to enjoy it: To the Fullest.

      I sincerely recommend you get hold of this CD. Collections like this are definitely worth GOLD. It's a Top Notch Pick whether it's for having your own personal soiree at home, Enjoying the night on a Late night drive or just simply trying to find the "inner snob"in you.

      Best of the Best

      5 out of 5 stars The Mezzanine is GOLD again..........2003-07-28

      As a big fan of deep house, acid jazz, underground hip hop, clubbed out jazz and chillout music, picking up the latest release of the Mezzanine was a no brainer.

      The first volume set the stage nicely with both Dinner Time and Seduction Time mixed by Fabrice Lamy and Shade respectively. The Mezz was followed up with Volume 2 with very sexy and stylin new cover art. The music was again top notch. Fabrice Lamy and Chloe (regulars at the Mezzanine) provide your ears with aural love.

      Finally Volume 3 hits the shelves, and took a listen last night in my ride. Damn good...each one gets progressively stronger. Check out the FIERCE beats found on track 4 disc 1 by RJD2....unbelievable smokin beats. Makes you wanna dance dirty with the nearest hottie.....onto some Seduction Time.....

      GET THIS DISC, its totally worth every penny.
      Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 1
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • Get your Own Drum Synthesizer....and You're in Business!
      • Another Dinner & Lounge Mix From A Paris Hotspot
      		 Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 1
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      ASIN: B000058E0A
      Release Date: 2001-03-27

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      1. Soul Vibration - J-Walk
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      7. My Heart Belongs to Daddy - Playin' 4 the City
      8. Flight Time
      9. Fly With Me [Ubq's Vinyl Soul Mix] - Glenn Underground
      10. Two Stones Ahead - TO-KA Project
      11. Everything [Miguel Migs Naked Vocal Mix] - Spero
      12. You Are Love [Afterhours Payback Session] - Lovetronic
      13. Rise-Up and Walk

      Album Description

      Another ace double cd collection out of France. Released on the Wagram label, home of the immensely popular 'Buddha Bar' series. CD 1 is subtitled 'Dinner Time' and includes, Modjo'Lady (Hear Me Tonight / Acoustic)', Thievery Corporation 'Lebanese Blonde', Tosca 'Orozco', Count Basic 'Speechless (Kruder & Dorfmeister Mix)' and many more. CD 2 is subtitled 'Seduction Time' and includes, Blue Six 'Pure', Lovetronic 'You Are Love', Sun Trust 'Dream Of You', Sunday Brunch 'Things You Said' amongst many others. Double digipak.

      Album Details

      As Sir Terece Conran's only restaurant in France & his first lounge bar, the Mezzanine de L'Alcazar has forged a reputation based on a careful selection of music, starting off cozy & warm & finishing off in more deep house. This compilation encapsulates these two styles, with the first disc chosen by Lamy & subtitled 'Dinner Time' & the second called 'Seduction Time' & mixed by Shade. Includes cuts from Modjo, Zuco 103, Sun Trust, 8FATFAT8, J-Walk & many more.

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Get your Own Drum Synthesizer....and You're in Business!.......2003-07-09

      A number of beach restaurants and swank hotels along the French Cote d'Azur are hiring DJs to play, and are issuing recordings of, music that (they think/hope) reflects the ambiance of their locales. It's such a trend that it's almost surely happening elsewhere in France too!
      This is one of the leaders in that trend. "L'Alcazar" is a Parisian hot spot restaurant that was created a few years back by Terence Conran, a trendy British designer. This CD is a selection of some of the background music that he has allowed in. I really have to hope his cuisine is better than the music his DJs have come up with.
      Thousands of diners, plus 'le tout-Paris' "in" crowd think I'm wrong, of course, or just don't care as long as they can be in the swim somewhere and maybe meet a like soul. If your idea of a cool night out is a drink and conversation with friend/friends over a background cushion of endless, montonous, simplistic, unsubtle, and ultimately boring electronic beats -- one very much like the one preceding it -- plus a repeating electronic or "vocal" motif over the top, then this is for you. If my adjectival laundry list appears redundant and heavy, it nevertheless reflects the music as I hear it.
      If, however, you like musical music and have your own musical choice and identity then you will quickly find the Alcazar formula empty.
      There is much that makes music a valid art form that is missing at L'Alacazar. Their crop of composers sets up a rhythm on a drum synthesizer, adds a mournful riff, a dirge or some brief tough dialogue and then repeats, and repeats and repeats it. I imagine it provides a medium that stressed-out yuppies can chill out to. However, it is ultimately a creation of the drug age, where hypnotic sound is considered a plus.
      As for the drumming patterns on these disks, the likes of Chick Webb, Sonny Greer, Sidney Catlett, Dave Tough, Jo Jones, Art Blakey, Philly Joe Jones and their (dead) disciples are surely turning over in their graves.
      The recording is good and if you buy this series of CDs, some of your friends may find you pretty darned stylish!! However, this up-to-date canned elevator music will surely soon go the way of the Lambada.

      4 out of 5 stars Another Dinner & Lounge Mix From A Paris Hotspot.......2001-04-22

      I buy a lot of this stuff and there are only 5 tracks of the 23 that I had before, so even though it's kind of the same old story, there's plenty of new stuff and most of it is quite good. Same concept as Claude Challe's Buddah Bar: first disk is "Dinner" and the second is "Seduction", but without the Far East/World influence. Starts out as chilled out, ambient, light trip hop and ultimately ends up in sampled, deep house. Nicely mixed but not so seemlessly you can't hear it. Would sit nicely next to Naked Music, Kevin Yost, Costes, or anything lounge or deep house (no divas). Would be a good buy both for someone new to downbeat, chilled, house as well as someone trying to get their hands on more.
      Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 5
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 5
        Various Artists
        Manufacturer: Pschent Music
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000N8UXV0
        Release Date: 2007-03-20

        Tracks:

        1. Kiss the Sky - Shawn Lee, Nino Moschella
        2. Last Wig - Barth
        3. She's from Mexico - Zimpala
        4. Magnifique - Rouge Rouge
        5. Walk on the Wild Side - DJ Disse
        6. Hcopt - Lili Bulle
        7. Cosmological Constancy - Kelley Polar
        8. Disco's Revenge - Maxence
        9. Solid Ground - Ms. John Soda,
        10. Pant - Mamaluke
        11. Michelle Plays Ping Pong - Daisy Daisy
        12. Nin-Com-Pop - Lali Puna,
        13. How Long Do I Have to Wait for You? - Sharon Jones
        14. Robots Will Save Us - Leonard DeLeonard,
        15. Another Station [Original Version] - Lindstr
        16. Granfathered - Nathan Fake
        17. Birds Fly by Flapping Their Wings - Biosphere

        Tracks:

        1. Spread Some Love - Tony Ransom
        2. Life Is - Kenny Carvajal, Reggie Hall
        3. Thousand Words [H&H Soulsurvivors Mix] - Antonio, Dom Navarra,
        4. Dandy Dancer [Don Navarra's Switch & Get Down Mix - MC's Edit] - Freakfaze, Karl the Voice, Greg Kozo
        5. Flying High - Byron Stingily
        6. Keep on Shining [Main Soul Mix] - John Gibbons, Raw Artistic Soul
        7. Glory of Life [Dfa Main Mix] - Mink
        8. Aurora - Organika
        9. Way - Antoine, Kid Massive
        10. Animal Vibes [Edit] - Alex, Reverend P
        11. My Life [Original Classic Mix] - Ron Carroll, Hardsoul
        12. Serenity - Tiger Stripes
        Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 4
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • Music to lounge and move to.
        		 Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 4
        Various Artists
        Manufacturer: Pschent Music
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        5. Mezzanine de l'Alcazar, Vol. 1

        ASIN: B000BK0VN0
        Release Date: 2005-11-14

        Tracks:

        1. Estrela Cadente - Pat C
        2. F'acing That Void - General Electrics
        3. Bassob - The Easy Rockers
        4. Your Love Is Gum - Coco Electrik
        5. Izquitos (Freedom Sattelite Remix) - Dublex Inc.
        6. Jus' Dance (Sole Channel Mix) - Mr.V
        7. Babylon (Into A Groove-Alex Romano Re-Work) - Nu Rhythmix
        8. Another Day (Live In The Light-Copyright Re-Edit) - Fertile Ground
        9. Pure Emotion (Reza's Original Mix) - Federation De Funk
        10. Black Music (Miguel Migs' Salted Re-Rub Mix) - Franky Boissy

        Album Description

        Due to the talent of a master of the English design like Terence Conran with sure and sober taste, the Alcazar, localised in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, became a magic place where music takes an essential place. Can we talk about the age of maturity for the Mezzanine? In any case a deeper desire to produce an elegant, trendy and happy sound. After the success met by the 3 previous volumes of Mezzanine de l'Alcazar , Volume 4 is now available. The very Parisian Emmanuel Santarromana and the young and talented Michaël Canitrot are in charge to take up the challenge. Mezzanine de l'Alcazar presents an exceptional DVD (PAL/Region 0) including 5 videos released by artists from prestigious galleries, an usual pictural experience with contemporary artists, a meeting with videos creations, another vision of graphic and digital art. *Please note you will need an All Code DVD player to view. Pshce. 2005.

        Album Details

        British Master Designer Terence Conran Created Mezzanine De L'alcazar with Great Care and Sober Taste. It Has Become a Magical Place for Parisians and Visitors with Music Essential to the Whole Mezzanine Experience. This is the Fourth Collection of Tracks that Are Heard Within the Landmark's Walls and this Time the Set Goes to the Next Level by Flirting with Contemporary Art with the Inclusion of an Exclusive Bonus Dvd in this Set that features Five Exceptional, Sensual, Charming and Sometimes Absurd Masterpiece Videos. They Offer a Total Change of Scenery Signed by Well Known Artists from Prestigious Galleries Like Galerie Kamel Mennour, Galerie Loevenbruck, Palais De Tokyo and Galerie G-p and N. Vallois. It's an Unusual Pictural Experience with Contemporary Artists, a Meeting with Videos Creations, Another Vision of Graphic and Digital Art!

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Music to lounge and move to........2006-04-28

        I found this cd to be a great find, two cds with some really good tunes and all of them have a different beat, style (latin, rock, etc.) and speed. Some of the remixes of by BAZ for "Never Ending Story" even the Bob Marley Try Me. If you like dance this has it with double and Jungle Wonz.
        My favorite is Jerome Sydenham with Stockholm-Go Bang (Club Mix) which is a very good tune.
        Enjoy the music.
        Blue Lines/Mezzanine
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Blue Lines/Mezzanine

          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000GLKMEW
          Release Date: 2006-10-03

          Tracks:

          1. Angel
          2. Risingson
          3. Teardrop
          4. Inertia Creeps
          5. Exchange
          6. Dissolved Girl
          7. Man Next Door
          8. Black Milk
          9. Mezzanine
          10. Group Four
          11. Exchange

          Tracks:

          1. Safe From Harm
          2. One Love
          3. Blue Lines
          4. Be Thankful For What You've Got
          5. Five Man Army
          6. Unfinished Sympathy
          7. Daydreaming
          8. Lately
          9. Hymn Of The Big Wheel

          Album Description

          Two hit albums by this pioneerig Trip Hop act packaged together and housed in a slipcase. Includes their debut album, Blue Lines (1991) and their hit album from 1998, Mezzanine. EMI.

          Music:

          1. Munki
          2. Murder Ballads [Limited Edition]
          3. Murder, Misery and Then Goodnight
          4. Music for Pleasure (Jpn Lp Sleeve)
          5. Mutations [Extra tracks]
          6. My Hero [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
          7. My Immortal [CD-single]
          8. Oddz & Enz
          9. Out of My Mind [CD-single]
          10. Paranoid Destruction LTD MCD [Explicit Lyrics]

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          American Sonatas

          Aereo-Plain

          Body and Soul

          Aqualung [Gold CD]

          All Rise [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]

          A Windham Hill Christmas

          Another Shot of Yesterday

          1st Recorded Live Concert [Live]

          15 Exitos

          3-6-9 Seconds of Light [CD-single] [EP] [Import]

          Ai Miei Amici Cantautori [Import]

          All About Love [Import]

          Show Me What You Got

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