Massive Attack reissue Mezzanine album as DNA-encoded spray paint
Massive Attack have announced that they are releasing a remastered version of their 1998 album ‘Mezzanine’ as a can of spray paint. This isn’t one of those QR code deals though – the album is actually inside the paint itself as audio encoded DNA.
Yeah, that all sounds quite complicated and confusing, doesn’t it? Don’t worry, it is. Earlier this year, the band announced that they’d encoded the album into DNA. You can try to get your head around that process in this academic paper here.
With that DNA now mixed into the black paint that fills these spray cans, they reckon that each can contains one million copies of the album. Not sure if they’re all chart eligible though.
As well as being a mind-bending way to release a record, the unusual piece of merch is also a nod to the frequent rumours that anonymous street artist Banksy is actually Massive Attack’s 3D, who says of the new release: “It’s a creative way to store your back catalogue, although DNA-encoded spray paint is unlikely to be adopted by street artists seeking anonymity”.
The remastered version of ‘Mezzanine’ is also available in other more traditional, easier to listen to formats.
[from CMU Daily]Collecting more tangible vinyl records, CDs, Posters and more by Massive Attack? Here are the recently added items or click here for our full stock:
- Massive Attack - Mezzanine - 180gm - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £34.99, $44.44, €40.94 (New Item) (arrived 16-Mar-2024 16:01)
MASSIVE ATTACK Mezzanine (2013 UK/EU issue of the 1998 11-track double LP pressed on 180gram Vinyl, the classic third album by the English trip-hop group, including Angel, Risingson & Inertia Creeps. Comes housed in a deluxe single-pocket picture sleeve with picture inners. The sleeve is Excellent with the odd minor crease & the heavyweight vinyl is Near Mint) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Massive Attack - Collected - UK - Dual Disc - £19.99, $25.39, €23.39 (New Item) (arrived 18-Feb-2024 14:14)
MASSIVE ATTACK Collected (2006 UK Limited Edition 2-disc set comprising the 14-track CD album featuring a collection of their biggest hits including 'Safe From Harm', 'Teadrop', 'Unfinished Sympathy' & the previously unreleased single 'Live With Me' with a Dual Disc featuring exclusive tracks, previously unreleased recordings, rarities & remixes with a DVD side containing all of their music videos to date including 'Live With Me', presented in a custom stickered book-style packaging with extensive picture booklet)
- Massive Attack - Massive Attack E.P. - UK - 12" vinyl - £18.00, $22.86, €21.06 (New Item) (arrived 23-Jan-2024 14:17)
MASSIVE ATTACK Massive Attack E.P. (1992 UK 4-track 12" vinyl EP including Hymn Of The Big Wheel [Nellee Hooper Mix], Home Of The Whale, Be Thankful [Paul Oakenfold Mix] & Any Love [Larry Heard Mix], spot lacquered picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some edgewear & the vinyl appears seldom played WBRT4)
- Massive Attack - Risingson - UK - 12" vinyl - Promo - £20.00, $25.40, €23.40 (New Item) (arrived 08-Jan-2024 16:01)
MASSIVE ATTACK Risingson (1997 UK 7-track DJ promotional double vinyl 12" set; including mixes by Underdog, Otherside and Darren Emerson [Underworld] and more. The title-stickered plain sleeve has some ringwear and age discolouration visible but the vinyl remains in excellent condition)
- Massive Attack - Protection - 180 Gram - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £29.99, $38.09, €35.09 (New Item) (arrived 04-Jan-2024 17:20)
MASSIVE ATTACK Protection (2016 UK/EU limited edition 10-track LP pressed on audiophile quality 180-gram heavyweight black vinyl - their second album originally released in 1994, smoothly fusing dub, club and soul - featuring collaborations with Tracey Thorn and Tricky. Includes the singles Protection, Karmacoma and a live version of Light My Fire. Picture sleeve, factory sealed. Recommended)
- Massive Attack - Mezzanine - 180 Gram - Sealed - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £39.99, $50.79, €46.79 (New Item) (arrived 04-Jan-2024 15:32)
MASSIVE ATTACK Mezzanine (UK/EU 11-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, their classic third studio album originally released in 1998. Here Massive Attack recruit a live band, while maintaining their trademark downtempo sound. Tracks such as Angel, feature stark production accompanied by Horace Andy's beautiful vocal. Teardrop featuring Elizabeth Fraser of Cocteau Twins, brings a new life and emotion to their trip-hop sound. And Inertia Creep has a life all of its own. A masterpiece as good as their debut. Picture sleeve, factory sealed. Essential) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
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I’d like to order the spray paint if they are releasing it. How can I get a copy?
Hi Ian, I’m not sure how … follow the link to the news article and explore from there.