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 - £29.99, $38.09, €35.99 (New Item) (arrived 15-Nov-2024 18:00)
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 - Mezzanine - 180gm - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £29.99, $38.09, €35.99 (New Item) (arrived 15-Nov-2024 15:03)
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 - Mezzanine - 180 Gram - Sealed - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £39.99, $50.79, €47.99 (New Item) (arrived 23-Oct-2024 17:17)
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
- Massive Attack - Massive Attack E.P. - UK - 12" vinyl - £18.00, $22.86, €21.60 (New Item) (arrived 29-Aug-2024 16:15)
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 - Protection - 180 Gram - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £24.99, $31.74, €29.99 (New Item) (arrived 13-Aug-2024 12:26)
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 - Butterfly Caught - PROMO02 - UK - 12" vinyl - Promo - £10.00, $12.70, €12.00 (New Item) (arrived 30-May-2024 12:21)
MASSIVE ATTACK Butterfly Caught (2003 UK 4-track promotional-only 12" vinyl single, includes RJD2 Remix & Instrumental, Jagz Kooner Remix and Version Point Five, blue embossed picture sleeve. The cover displays some minor general wear and thevinyl has a few light signs of play, overall an Excellent example VSTDJX1853)
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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.