Listening to Massive Attack on Radio Paradise

I just LOVE Sinead's voice.

Posted 1 week ago by countyman [ Reply ]

LowPhreak wrote:

For christsakes though, are we going to keep this crap going like some did about Pete Townshend for years when he was innocent, because they want to soapbox about how evil pedos are?

I hope not.

After seeing how widespread the Wayfair child trafficking conspiracy theory got this year, I kind of think the easiest way to destroy someone is with a difficult to disprove allegation that they did something with kids. Then get a celebrity to retweet it and they're cooked. :(

Posted 1 month ago by ziggytrix [ Reply ]

DaidyBoy wrote:

Trial by media again. If there is nothing to suggest guilt, then none should be assumed. The prosecution should make this clear and not just make it appear that they didn't have enough filth to make it stick.

I'm really at tail end of convo but, having been, unfortunately, on the wrong side of the law in my younger yrs, I will simply add.....seems the judicial system has changed the saying; "innocent until proven guilty " to " guilty until proven innocent". Truth. Just scrolled down.....now I'm aware of topic.

Posted 7 months ago by Signwrtr61 [ Reply ]

Outstanding!

Posted 7 months ago by Larrygrrl [ Reply ]

Where is 11 when you need one!

Posted 1 year ago by gregdei [ Reply ]

yeah that is true, "

The things that bring you down only do harm to you

"

Posted 1 year ago by zaebb [ Reply ]

What a terrific find! Just LOVED this one!

Posted 1 year ago by wiersum [ Reply ]

Rockit9 wrote:

I can imagine myself playing the bass to this song live......WOW that Bud is good.

It's not about that.

Posted 1 year ago by Noni163 [ Reply ]

Massive always....

Posted 1 year ago by Noni163 [ Reply ]

One of Massive Attack's best I think.

Posted 2 years ago by dtl [ Reply ]

me likey (very much!)

Posted 2 years ago by bbunyard [ Reply ]

I can imagine myself playing the bass to this song live......WOW that Bud is good.

Posted 2 years ago by Rockit9 [ Reply ]

markybx wrote:

"Insuffient evidence" is a phrase used by police, the CPS and courts in the UK when a prosecution is discontinued or fails for that reason even when there was no evidence, which is a shame. It would be nice if they could say dismissed due to no evidence, but that would make the prosecution look like idiots.

Trial by media again. If there is nothing to suggest guilt, then none should be assumed. The prosecution should make this clear and not just make it appear that they didn't have enough filth to make it stick.

Posted 3 years ago by DaidyBoy [ Reply ]

Boy_Wonder wrote:

Sorry to butt in, but according to the police statement it was 'insufficient' so the original poster was quite correct - no need to be quite so harsh in a response?

Police clear Massive Attack star in child porn inquiry

By Anthony Barnes and Nina Marshall
March 23 2003
The Sun-Herald

Detectives have dropped an internet pornography inquiry into the frontman of dance band Massive Attack, police said yesterday.

Robert Del Naja - known to fans as 3D - was arrested as part of the Operation Ore investigation, an international crackdown on child pornography. Computer equipment was seized but has been returned. Avon and Somerset police informed the musician's management yesterday that he would not face charges. Del Naja is on tour in Japan.

A police statement said: "A man in his 30s from Bristol, who was arrested on Tuesday, February 25, has been released without charge in relation to internet pornography offences due to insufficient evidence. He is still on police bail in relation to allegations of possession of a controlled drug."

At the time of his arrest Del Naja denied viewing child porn. He said: "I have never looked at child pornography in my life. I am fully co-operating with the police and I would ask everyone not to judge me prematurely. I have total faith in the justice system."

"Insuffient evidence" is a phrase used by police, the CPS and courts in the UK when a prosecution is discontinued or fails for that reason even when there was no evidence, which is a shame. It would be nice if they could say dismissed due to no evidence, but that would make the prosecution look like idiots.

Posted 4 years ago by markybx [ Reply ]

Boy_Wonder wrote:

Sorry to butt in, but according to the police statement it was 'insufficient' so the original poster was quite correct - no need to be quite so harsh in a response?

But to oldsaxon's point, I think the word "insufficient" for something like this instead of "lack of" or "no evidence" gives the impression that there was some evidence, but not enough to hold him in custody. That by default makes some people assume guilty.

For christsakes though, are we going to keep this crap going like some did about Pete Townshend for years when he was innocent, because they want to soapbox about how evil pedos are?

I hope not.

Posted 4 years ago by LowPhreak [ Reply ]

oldsaxon wrote:

Rhetoric is a fun game. I love your use of "insufficient" as opposed to "lack of". Says a lot about you, really. Are all the accused guilty, the ones getting off just lucky?

Sorry to butt in, but according to the police statement it was 'insufficient' so the original poster was quite correct - no need to be quite so harsh in a response?

Police clear Massive Attack star in child porn inquiry

By Anthony Barnes and Nina Marshall
March 23 2003
The Sun-Herald

Detectives have dropped an internet pornography inquiry into the frontman of dance band Massive Attack, police said yesterday.

Robert Del Naja - known to fans as 3D - was arrested as part of the Operation Ore investigation, an international crackdown on child pornography. Computer equipment was seized but has been returned. Avon and Somerset police informed the musician's management yesterday that he would not face charges. Del Naja is on tour in Japan.

A police statement said: "A man in his 30s from Bristol, who was arrested on Tuesday, February 25, has been released without charge in relation to internet pornography offences due to insufficient evidence. He is still on police bail in relation to allegations of possession of a controlled drug."

At the time of his arrest Del Naja denied viewing child porn. He said: "I have never looked at child pornography in my life. I am fully co-operating with the police and I would ask everyone not to judge me prematurely. I have total faith in the justice system."

Posted 4 years ago by Boy_Wonder [ Reply ]

handyrae wrote:

The word "labored" comes to mind.

The word "nauseous" comes to mind.

Posted 4 years ago by Crumblebum [ Reply ]

I can dig the massive attack of the low end on this one.

Posted 5 years ago by LowPhreak [ Reply ]

tad too long but quite nice for evening/night chillaxing

Posted 5 years ago by ShamanManu [ Reply ]

I love Sinead, but she's not really at her best here.

Posted 6 years ago by Shimmer [ Reply ]

Make it stop. PSD

Posted 6 years ago by MrsTom [ Reply ]

The word "labored" comes to mind.

Posted 6 years ago by handyrae [ Reply ]

electricangel wrote:

One of the Massive Attack members was charged with child pornography, but then cleared due to insufficient evidence. Still, have not been able to enjoy Massive Attack since. Morcheeba is far superior for the same genre, with a less depressing sound.

Rhetoric is a fun game. I love your use of "insufficient" as opposed to "lack of". Says a lot about you, really. Are all the accused guilty, the ones getting off just lucky?

Posted 7 years ago by oldsaxon [ Reply ]

I've seen their last three shows in Brazil, they all blew my mind. It's truly an immersion into music, completely transfixing

milchschnitte wrote:

i saw them live at "docks" in hamburg (germany). i have seen many concerts in my life from "simple minds" over "the cure" to "heaven shall burn" and i can say: this concert was the most mindblowing. it was the best i've ever seehn life (accept my first girlfriend naked).

sorry for bad english *g

Posted 7 years ago by Pedrosmurf [ Reply ]

joelbb wrote:

Somebody just shoot me.

OR

--> PSD -->

AMF

Posted 7 years ago by kcar [ Reply ]

Somebody just shoot me.

Posted 7 years ago by joelbb [ Reply ]

One of the Massive Attack members was charged with child pornography, but then cleared due to insufficient evidence. Still, have not been able to enjoy Massive Attack since. Morcheeba is far superior for the same genre, with a less depressing sound.

Posted 7 years ago by electricangel [ Reply ]

I like Massive Attack but this is not one of their better songs. Add to it the nauseating stylings of Sinead O'Connor and it enters the realm of god awful.

Posted 7 years ago by clwguy [ Reply ]

..incredablÃ© (? is that right?..whatever)..tuneage attracts at the outset, then sinead seals the deal..sweetness!..

Posted 8 years ago by cShaggy [ Reply ]

von_Hayek wrote:

I HATEHATEHATEHATE Skinhead O'Connor

I really don't care. Now be quiet, press the psd button and leave me alone to listen to this amazing vocal.

Posted 8 years ago by oldsaxon [ Reply ]

hedgie wrote:

Wasn't Tricky gone by this album? PS - love his cameo role in The Fifth Element.

Looking at the wiki, both Tricky and Daddy G were out of the picture. This one was all 3D.

Posted 8 years ago by ziggytrix [ Reply ]

Awesome song. I was wondering if Sinnead(sp?) had a new song, but it's an old Massive Attack album. I'm definitely buying this one. Sooooo cool. Up there with "The Heart's a Lonely Hunter."

Posted 9 years ago by tputkey [ Reply ]

I'm drifting. drifting, drifting....cool.

Posted 10 years ago by BigIslandBlues [ Reply ]

Funny, I was just sitting down to write that I think Bjork could have made this "better", but I see I've already done so!
:)

Posted 10 years ago by Jelani [ Reply ]

oooooooh.......spooky.

Posted 10 years ago by deepwoodskev [ Reply ]

Sinead touches my soul when she sings... and I didn't even know I had one

Posted 10 years ago by coentje [ Reply ]

Jelani wrote:

I think this would have been a better song if Bjork sang on it.

I like this fine but was thinking it would be amazing, too, if Bjork sang it.

Posted 10 years ago by plaice3 [ Reply ]

love and chill, peoples

Posted 10 years ago by lophrequa [ Reply ]

I think this would have been a better song if Bjork sang on it.

Posted 11 years ago by Jelani [ Reply ]

Bruce_AK wrote:

I can't believe how upset people got about her trashing the Pope. I guess the truth hurts some times! Personally I admire her not only for her having the ovaries to stand-up for the truth, but her stunning voice and artistry. The dreamy feel of this tune is great! As someone else said, "Pass the Owsley." I wonder how many people here get that reference? Ya show yer age with that one!

von_Hayek wrote:

I HATEHATEHATEHATE Skinhead O'Connor

The pope? Hmmph...I simply hate this pretentious & false singer!

Posted 11 years ago by von_Hayek [ Reply ]

I can't believe how upset people got about her trashing the Pope. I guess the truth hurts some times! Personally I admire her not only for her having the ovaries to stand-up for the truth, but her stunning voice and artistry. The dreamy feel of this tune is great! As someone else said, "Pass the Owsley." I wonder how many people here get that reference? Ya show yer age with that one!

von_Hayek wrote:

I HATEHATEHATEHATE Skinhead O'Connor

Posted 11 years ago by Bruce_AK [ Reply ]

Please pass the Owsley.

Posted 11 years ago by jagdriver [ Reply ]

On an absolute scale it's Ho-Hum. On a scale relative to the rest of M.A.'s work it is completely weak.

Posted 11 years ago by vit [ Reply ]

von_Hayek wrote:

I HATEHATEHATEHATE Skinhead O'Connor

People who call her that only listen to what The Media says about her and have never sat and listened to her singing - especially the material she's done with Massive Attack and Afro Celt Sound System. She is an AMAZING vocalist. I couldn't possibly give the tiniest scintilla of a flying f**k what her politics are or how she feels about the Pope - she sings marvelously and music with her in it is worth having around. And she's fun to look at too.

Posted 11 years ago by forge [ Reply ]

Sinead O'Connor and MA...Very Nice!!

Posted 11 years ago by More_Cowbell [ Reply ]

I HATEHATEHATEHATE Skinhead O'Connor

Posted 11 years ago by von_Hayek [ Reply ]

Bill, can we please have a 15 rating? Double-please?!

Posted 12 years ago by skdenfeld [ Reply ]

hedgie wrote:

Wasn't Tricky gone by this album? PS - love his cameo role in The Fifth Element.

Yeah, good to hear a Bristolian accent in a sci-fi flick, denied for years since Dave Prowse was dubbed over with James Earl Jones in Star Wars...

Posted 12 years ago by Cruithne3753 [ Reply ]

Happy talk makes me feel really good about myself, and I like me too. Where's my dream catcher?

Posted 12 years ago by zuhanrolo [ Reply ]

Beautiful song. :sunny:

Posted 12 years ago by splooge [ Reply ]

Wasn't Tricky gone by this album? PS - love his cameo role in The Fifth Element.

Posted 12 years ago by hedgie [ Reply ]

OOOOOOOO0000000ooooooooo that bass..... :good-vibes:

Posted 12 years ago by planet_lizard [ Reply ]

1wolfy wrote:

I hear a Bjork influence.........Do you ?

Hard to say, could be the other way round. Tricky's influence on Bjork or Bjork's influence on Tricky? Hard to say.

Posted 12 years ago by ziggytrix [ Reply ]

Easily worth a second look. There are times when Sinead mixes well, and times she doesn't... she has always been a perfect mix with MA. I wonder if the rest of the album tastes just as good? Most Excellent. Thanks, B&R.

Posted 13 years ago by auburntigerrich [ Reply ]

i saw them live at "docks" in hamburg (germany). i have seen many concerts in my life from "simple minds" over "the cure" to "heaven shall burn" and i can say: this concert was the most mindblowing. it was the best i've ever seehn life (accept my first girlfriend naked). sorry for bad english *g

Posted 13 years ago by milchschnitte [ Reply ]

1wolfy wrote:

I hear a Bjork influence.........Do you ?

Ahhh.....Yeah.

Posted 13 years ago by Alpine [ Reply ]

Love the lyrics except for the "pray" line. But anyway, great lyrics. mezzanine wrote:

What Your Soul Sings Sinead O'Connor : Don't be afraid Open your mouth and say Say what your soul sings to you Your mind can never change Unless you ask it to Lovingly re-arrange The thoughts that make you blue The things that bring you down Only do harm to you And so make your choice joy The joy belongs to you And when you do You'll find the one you love is you You'll find you Love you Don't be ashamed no To open your heart and pray Say what your soul sings to you So no longer pretend That you can't feel it near That tickle on your hand That tingle in your ear Oh ask it anything Because it loves you dear It's your most precious king If only you could hear And when you do You'll find the one you need is you You'll find you Love you

Posted 13 years ago by davin [ Reply ]

Gadzoooooooks what an amazing song. 10/10

Posted 13 years ago by davin [ Reply ]

I hear a Bjork influence.........Do you ?

Posted 13 years ago by 1wolfy [ Reply ]

Beautiful! I am always happy to hear Massive Attack. Especially with Sinead O'Connor singing...

Posted 13 years ago by pattiecovert [ Reply ]

love this song..

Posted 13 years ago by tcbeatie [ Reply ]

Posted 13 years ago by skdenfeld [ Reply ]

where is a 20?

Posted 15 years ago by iMacomania [ Reply ]

coding_to_music wrote:

9.5 ?

Nah, it's definately a 10...

Posted 15 years ago by coding_to_music [ Reply ]

Wonderful lyric, fabulous vocal, magical music, a resounding 10. :meditate:

Posted 15 years ago by raelic [ Reply ]

Don't like the vocal.

Posted 15 years ago by lester [ Reply ]

This is my favorite album to listen to when I'm...shall we say...chemically enhanced. This song is especially good. *finds happy place*

Posted 15 years ago by GordanFshman [ Reply ]

Seriously, Sinead has a lovely voice but snorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre

Posted 15 years ago by joelb [ Reply ]

9.5 ?

Posted 15 years ago by coding_to_music [ Reply ]

It's 11 am here in the Ocean State. The mid morning slump is upon us. if the tempo of this set doesn't pick up soon...THUD:sleep: (Sound of crystalboys's head hitting his work station)

Posted 15 years ago by crystalboy [ Reply ]

Ah, Massive Attack. :::chills to extreme:::

Posted 15 years ago by forge [ Reply ]

On one of my first visits to RP I heard this and bought it. I liked it; that led to purchasing Mezzanine, and I LOVE that album.

Posted 15 years ago by lostindetroit [ Reply ]

What Your Soul Sings Sinead O'Connor : Don't be afraid Open your mouth and say Say what your soul sings to you Your mind can never change Unless you ask it to Lovingly re-arrange The thoughts that make you blue The things that bring you down Only do harm to you And so make your choice joy The joy belongs to you And when you do You'll find the one you love is you You'll find you Love you Don't be ashamed no To open your heart and pray Say what your soul sings to you So no longer pretend That you can't feel it near That tickle on your hand That tingle in your ear Oh ask it anything Because it loves you dear It's your most precious king If only you could hear And when you do You'll find the one you need is you You'll find you Love you

Posted 15 years ago by mezzanine [ Reply ]

RichardPrins wrote:

Massive Attack has the fine tradition of including at least 2 or 3 songs on every album with some guest female vocalist, incl. Sinead, Shara Nelson, Nicolette, Elizabeth Frasier from Cocteau Twins, among others...

And the greatest of them all, Tracy Thorn from Everything but the Girl (which I have yet to hear on RP). I hadn't heard this song before, but a certain sound in the drums gave it away as Massive Attack (otherwise, I thought it was a clone).

Posted 15 years ago by resonator [ Reply ]

listening a while before i could check who was singing (darn work!) and then understood why i liked it so much! wish i could rewind it. guess i'll have to buy it.

Posted 15 years ago by bubble_headed_beach_blond [ Reply ]

beelzebubba wrote:

crap

This is why i listen here; to hear something different that corporate radio doesn't play.

Posted 16 years ago by andersja [ Reply ]

DIVINE... :tongue:

Posted 16 years ago by kmh [ Reply ]

Amazing.. :meditate.gif:

Posted 16 years ago by coentje [ Reply ]

I'm not familiar with MA, but I really liked this piece.

Posted 16 years ago by Pyro [ Reply ]

bendoh wrote:

I Her whiny (and might I add horrible) voice just subtracts from what is the meat of the music here. Sinead O'Connor --> :moon:

There is no way you can possibly categorze her voice as Whiny. Are Angels whiny? Edit: Hang on, you have her in your favs... you must be joking... haha

Posted 16 years ago by stubbsz [ Reply ]

mr.selfdestruct wrote:

I'm afraid I have to disagree. I'm not a huge Sinead O'Connor fan, but everything she collaborates on turns out very nice, I think. Afrocelt Sound System stuff, Peter Gabriel stuff, Massive Attack... she's got good taste and fits in well IMHO.

Check out The The's Kingdom of Rain.

Posted 16 years ago by stubbsz [ Reply ]

veegez wrote:

I'm with you. This album sounds very good, and "What Your Soul Sings" is probably the highlight of it. :)

:nodhead:

Posted 16 years ago by 999_99_999 [ Reply ]

not crap +1

Posted 17 years ago by ehunthorsha [ Reply ]

crap

Posted 17 years ago by beelzebubba [ Reply ]

mksothrpeoplrich wrote:

this is the kinda music that must be listened to on earphones!!!

Yes, to avoid annoying those around you.

Posted 17 years ago by Art_Carnage [ Reply ]

Massive Attack has the fine tradition of including at least 2 or 3 songs on every album with some guest female vocalist, incl. Sinead, Shara Nelson, Nicolette, Elizabeth Frasier from Cocteau Twins, among others...

Posted 17 years ago by R_P [ Reply ]

mr.selfdestruct wrote:

I'm afraid I have to disagree. I'm not a huge Sinead O'Connor fan, but everything she collaborates on turns out very nice, I think. Afrocelt Sound System stuff, Peter Gabriel stuff, Massive Attack... she's got good taste and fits in well IMHO.

I'm with you. This album sounds very good, and "What Your Soul Sings" is probably the highlight of it. :)

Posted 17 years ago by veegez [ Reply ]

this is the kinda music that must be listened to on earphones!!!

Posted 17 years ago by mksothrpeoplrich [ Reply ]

I\'m afraid I have to disagree. I\'m not a huge Sinead O\'Connor fan, but everything she collaborates on turns out very nice, I think. Afrocelt Sound System stuff, Peter Gabriel stuff, Massive Attack... she\'s got good taste and fits in well IMHO.

Posted 17 years ago by (anonymous) [ Reply ]

I made the unfortunate and impulsive choice to buy this album. Why does Sinead O\'Conner have to pollute what could otherwise be a decent electronica jam? Massive Attack gets me with the basslines and drums - Her whiny (and might I add horrible) voice just subtracts from what is the meat of the music here. Sinead O\'Connor --> :moon:

Posted 17 years ago by bendoh [ Reply ]

100th Window is the chilled and soulfull followup I\'d been waiting for since Mezzanine. Great track!

Posted 17 years ago by Beastman [ Reply ]

No, this album wasn\'t nearly as good as Mezzanine- but it did grow on me. Not bad- but I\'d prefer to hear Teardrop or Angel or even Protection or Better Things. IT is nice to hear MA, though. :wave:

Posted 17 years ago by Talula [ Reply ]

It\'s mellow, but I like it a lot. :clap:

Posted 17 years ago by veegez [ Reply ]

I love massive attack, and 100th window is a decent disc (though IMO Mezzenine is far superior) but this is the weakest track on the disc. Too preachy and lacks that nice massive attack sound. Please play some of the good tracks from this album. But still, I'm quite happy to hear Massive Attack on RP

Posted 17 years ago by Zweiblumen [ Reply ]

It sure is pretty up here in the atmosphere.

Posted 17 years ago by (anonymous) [ Reply ]

Quite enjoyable! :clap:

Posted 17 years ago by (anonymous) [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by Jonno: This is an uncharacteristically poor effort from Massive Attack. Is the rest of the album as lame as this?

Completely disagree. :clap: (I must be an American!) :clap: Truly enjoyed this piece . . . . :clap: (Not normally a fan of MA!!!) :clap: :clap: :clap:

Posted 17 years ago by SnipeHunter [ Reply ]

This is an uncharacteristically poor effort from Massive Attack. Is the rest of the album as lame as this?

Posted 17 years ago by Jonno [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by jamesbradley: sinead?

From a review at Amazon: "The breathy, distinctive voice of Sinead O'Connor elevates a song like "What Your Soul Sings" into a deeply affecting, candlelit nocturne". I agree.