Collected (Massive Attack album)

Last updated

Collected
Collected.jpg
Greatest hits album by
Massive Attack
Released27 March 2006
Genre Trip hop, electronica
Length130:00 (CD audio)
86:17 (DVD video)
Label Virgin
Producer Massive Attack, Jonny Dollar, Cameron McVey, Nellee Hooper, The Insects, Neil Davidge
Massive Attack chronology
Danny the Dog
(2004)		Collected
(2006)		 Heligoland
(2010)
Singles from Collected
  1. "Live with Me"
    Released: 13 March 2006
  2. "False Flags / United Snakes"
    Released: June 2006
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [1]
BBC Music favourable [2]
Pitchfork 8.3/10 [3]
Rolling Stone Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]

Collected is a compilation album by British trip hop collective Massive Attack, released on 27 March 2006. The album was preceded by the release of the single "Live with Me" on 13 March. It collects most of the band's singles up until this point.

Contents

Track listing

Disc 1
No.TitleWriter(s)FeaturingLength
1."Safe from Harm" Cobham, Del Naja, Marshall, Nelson, Vowles Shara Nelson 5:19
2."Karmacoma"Del Naja, Locke, [5] Marshall, Norfolk, [6] Thaws, Vowles Tricky 5:14
3."Angel"Del Naja, Hinds, Marshall, Vowles Horace Andy 6:14
4."Teardrop"Del Naja, Fraser, Marshall, Vowles Elizabeth Fraser 5:28
5."Inertia Creeps"Del Naja, Marshall, Vowles 5:54
6."Protection"Del Naja, Marshall, Thorn, Vowles Tracey Thorn 7:45
7."Butterfly Caught" Davidge, Del Naja 5:08
8."Unfinished Sympathy"Del Naja, Marshall, Nelson, Sharp, Vowles Shara Nelson 5:12
9."Risingson"Del Naja, Marshall, Reed, Seeger, Vowles 4:57
10."What Your Soul Sings"Davidge, Del Naja, O'Connor Sinéad O'Connor 6:37
11."Future Proof"Davidge, Del Naja 5:42
12."Five Man Army"Del Naja, Marshall, Thaws, Vowles, Williams [7] Willie Wee, Tricky and Horace Andy5:21
13."Sly"Del Naja, Goldman, Hooper, Marshall, Suwoton, Vowles Nicolette 4:56
14."Live with Me"Callier, Davidge, Del Naja Terry Callier 4:51
Total length:78:45

Strings arranged by Craig Pruess (track 7), Wil Malone (track 8), Neil Davidge (track 10), Craig Armstrong (track 13), and Michael Jennings (track 14).

Disc two

Some editions of the album come with a bonus Dual Disc. The CD layer features rare material, while the DVD layer comprises all the band's music videos to date. Some editions of this special version, such as the Japanese and Argentinian issues, include, instead of the DualDisc, a second, standard audio CD with the rarities' content of the CD layer of the DualDisc, along with a separate DVD containing the music videos. [8] The Argentinian version DVD (catalogue number 50999 5082759 6, distributed by EMI Odeon) contains the Eleven Promos DVD from 2002 (which corresponds to the first 11 videos of the DVD layer on the DualDisc distributed with other versions).

Disc 2, CD layer
No.TitleWriter(s)FeaturingLength
1."False Flags"Davidge, Del Naja 5:40
2."Incantations"Davidge, Del Naja, MarshallHorace Andy3:19
3."Silent Spring"Davidge, Del Naja, FraserElizabeth Fraser3:07
4."Bullet Boy"Davidge, Del Naja 4:04
5."Black Melt"Del Naja, Fraser, Marshall, VowlesElizabeth Fraser5:12
6."Joy Luck Club"Clare, Davidge, Del NajaDebbie Clare4:58
7."Small Time Shoot 'Em Up"Davidge, Del Naja, Marshall 2D 6:44
8."I Against I"Davidge, Del Naja, Marshall, Smith Mos Def 5:42
9."I Want You" Ross, Ware Madonna 6:21
10."Danny the Dog"Davidge, Del Naja Lorna Marshall 6:02
Total length:51:15

Credits:

Disc 2, DVD layer
No.TitleWriter(s)DirectorLength
1."Daydreaming" (featuring Shara Nelson) Badarou, Del Naja, Marshall, Thaws, Vowles Baillie Walsh  
2."Unfinished Sympathy" (featuring Shara Nelson)Del Naja, Marshall, Nelson, Sharp, VowlesBaillie Walsh 
3."Safe From Harm" (featuring Shara Nelson)Cobham, Del Naja, Marshall, Nelson, VowlesBaillie Walsh 
4."Be Thankful for What You've Got" (featuring Tony Bryan) DeVaughn [9] Baillie Walsh 
5."Sly" (featuring Nicolette)Del Naja, Goldman, Hooper, Marshall, Suwoton, Vowles Stéphane Sednaoui  
6."Protection" (featuring Tracey Thorn)Del Naja, Marshall, Thorn, Vowles Michel Gondry  
7."Karmacoma" (featuring Tricky)Del Naja, Locke, Marshall, Norfolk, Thaws, Vowles Jonathan Glazer  
8."Risingson"Del Naja, Marshall, Reed, Seeger, Vowles Walter Stern  
9."Teardrop" (featuring Elizabeth Fraser)Del Naja, Fraser, Marshall, VowlesWalter Stern 
10."Angel" (featuring Horace Andy)Del Naja, Hinds, Marshall, VowlesWalter Stern 
11."Inertia Creeps"Del Naja, Marshall, Vowles Wiz  
12."Special Cases" (featuring Sinéad O'Connor)Davidge, Del Naja, O'Connor H5  
13."Butterfly Caught"Davidge, Del NajaDaniel Levi [10] [11]  
14."Live With Me" (featuring Terry Callier)Callier, Davidge, Del NajaJonathan Glazer 
15."Live With Me (alternative version)" (featuring Terry Callier)Callier, Davidge, Del NajaJonathan Glazer 
16."False Flags"Davidge, Del NajaPaul Gore 
Total length:86:17

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA) [40] Gold25,000*
France (SNEP) [41] Gold75,000*
Greece (IFPI Greece) [42] Gold7,500^
Ireland (IRMA) [43] Platinum15,000^
Italy (FIMI) [44]
sales since 2009 		Gold25,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ) [45] Gold7,500^
Portugal (AFP) [46] Gold10,000^
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [47] Gold15,000^
United Kingdom (BPI) [48] 2× Platinum692,608 [49]
Summaries
Europe (IFPI) [50] Platinum1,000,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Related Research Articles

<i>100th Window</i> 2003 studio album by Massive Attack and Sinéad OConnor

100th Window is the fourth studio album by English electronic music group Massive Attack, released on 10 February 2003 by Virgin Records. The album was mainly produced by lead member Robert Del Naja, as the group's producer Andrew Vowles departed shortly after the release of their previous album Mezzanine (1998), and Grant Marshall opted out of the production of the album. 100th Window features vocals from regular guest Horace Andy, as well as newcomers Sinéad O'Connor and Damon Albarn. Stylistically, it is the first album by the group to make no use of existing samples, and contains none of the hip hop or jazz fusion styles that the group were initially known for.

<i>Greatest Hits</i> (The Cure album) 2001 greatest hits album by the Cure

Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by English rock band the Cure. It was first released in Japan on 7 November 2001, before being released in the UK and Europe on 12 November and then in the US the day after. The band's relationship with longtime label Fiction Records came to a close, and the Cure were obliged to release one final album for the label. Lead singer Robert Smith agreed to release a greatest hits album under the condition that he could choose the tracks himself. The band also recorded a special studio album released as a bonus disc to some versions of the album. The disc, titled Acoustic Hits, consists of the eighteen songs from the North American release re-recorded using acoustic instruments.

<i>Greatest</i> (Duran Duran album) 1998 greatest hits album by Duran Duran

Greatest is a greatest hits album by English rock band Duran Duran, released in 1998.

<i>Exciter</i> (Depeche Mode album) 2001 studio album by Depeche Mode

Exciter is the tenth studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was first released on 14 May 2001 in the United Kingdom by Mute Records and a day later in the United States by Reprise Records. The album was produced by Mark Bell, and was supported by the Exciter Tour, one of the band's most successful tours.

<i>Escapology</i> (album) 2002 studio album by Robbie Williams

Escapology is the fifth studio album recorded by English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams. It was released on 18 November 2002 through EMI Records. The album features a guest appearance by singer Rose Stone and was produced by Guy Chambers and Steve Power. The album's lead single "Feel" was released on 2 December 2002, two weeks after the album. The track was an international hit, reaching the top of the charts in Austria, Poland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and top five positions in countries such as Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Three other singles from the album were released: "Come Undone", "Something Beautiful" and "Sexed Up".

<i>Greatest Hits</i> (Red Hot Chili Peppers album) 2003 greatest hits album by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Greatest Hits is the second greatest hits album and second compilation album by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on Nov. 18, 2003, by Warner Bros. Records. Aside from their cover of "Higher Ground", all songs on the album are from the band's tenure on Warner Bros. Records from 1991 to 2002, in addition to two newly recorded songs.

<i>The Best of 1980–1990</i> 1998 greatest hits album by U2

The Best of 1980–1990 is the first greatest hits compilation by Irish rock band U2, released on 2 November 1998. It mostly contains the group's hit singles from the 1980s, but also mixes in some live staples, as well as a re-recording of the 1987 B-side "Sweetest Thing". In April 1999, a companion video was released. The album was followed by another compilation, The Best of 1990–2000, in 2002.

<i>The Singles 86–98</i> 1998 greatest hits album by Depeche Mode

The Singles 86>98 is a greatest hits album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 28 September 1998 by Mute Records. It serves as a follow-up to the band's previous compilation, The Singles 81→85, which was also reissued in the same year. The compilation covers the band's seven-inch single releases spanning five studio albums, while including the new song "Only When I Lose Myself". It also includes "Little 15" and the live version of "Everything Counts", which was released as a single in 1989. All tracks on The Singles 86>98 were newly remastered, as was the case with the re-release of The Singles 81→85.

<i>Ancora</i> 2005 studio album by Il Divo

Ancora is the third studio album released by classical crossover vocal group Il Divo. The album was released in the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe on 7 November 2005, excluding the United States and Latin America. The album was later released in the United States and Latin America on 24 January 2006. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 on the week of releases. The album contains one song partially in Latin, one song performed in Italian, two songs performed in French, two songs performed in English, and six songs performed in Spanish, excluding the bonus track. The album features the single "I Believe in You", performed with Celine Dion, that is also featured on her international album, On Ne Change Pas.

<i>Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael</i> 1998 greatest hits album by George Michael

Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael is the first compilation album by George Michael, released on 9 November 1998. The collection of 29 songs is separated into two-halves, with each CD of the double set containing music of a particular theme and mood. The first CD, titled "For the Heart", predominantly contains Michael's hit ballads, while the second CD, "For the Feet", comprises mostly his popular dance tunes. A DVD release also titled Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael followed in 1999, featuring 23 music videos from Michael's career. After his death in December 2016, it was revealed by Michael's friend Geri Halliwell on The One Show that all of the British profits from the album went to the charity Terrence Higgins Trust.

<i>Wildest Dreams</i> (Tina Turner album) 1996 studio album by Tina Turner

Wildest Dreams is the ninth solo studio album by Tina Turner, released on April 22, 1996, by Parlophone internationally and Virgin Records in the US. Six singles were released from the album: the theme for the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye, "GoldenEye"; "Whatever You Want"; "On Silent Wings" featuring Sting; "Missing You"; "Something Beautiful Remains"; and "In Your Wildest Dreams", a duet with Barry White. It has earned double platinum certifications in the United Kingdom and in Europe.

<i>Twenty Five</i> (album) 2006 greatest hits album by George Michael

Twenty Five is the second compilation album by English singer-songwriter George Michael released in the UK on 13 November 2006, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his music career. It was released on 13 November 2006 by Sony BMG. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and number 23 on the Billboard 200, and it reached the top 20 on most other album charts. After Michael's death in December 2016, the album re-entered the Billboard 200 at a new peak position of number 12.

<i>U218 Singles</i> 2006 greatest hits album by U2

U218 Singles is a greatest hits album by Irish rock band U2, released in November 2006. In most markets, the album contains 18 songs: 16 of their most successful and popular singles, and two new songs. The 17th track is a cover version of the Skids' "The Saints Are Coming", recorded with Green Day to benefit Hurricane Katrina charities. The 18th and closing track was a new song entitled "Window in the Skies". In some markets such as the United Kingdom, an extra song, "I Will Follow", was included as the opening track. A DVD compilation of music videos from throughout the group's career entitled U218 Videos was released concurrent to U218 Singles.

<i>Dirty Dancing</i> (soundtrack) 1987 soundtrack album by various artists

Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack from the Vestron Motion Picture is the original soundtrack to the 1987 film Dirty Dancing. It was released on August 4, 1987, by RCA Records. The album went on to sell 32 million copies worldwide and is one of the best-selling albums of all time. In the United States, the album spent 18 weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified 14-times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). With shipments of at least 3.25 million copies, it is the all-time best-selling album in Germany.

<i>The Confessions Tour</i> (album) 2007 live album by Madonna

The Confessions Tour is the second live album by American singer and songwriter Madonna. It was released on January 26, 2007, by Warner Bros. Records. Directed by Jonas Åkerlund, the album chronicles Madonna's 2006 Confessions Tour and includes the full version of the television broadcast special The Confessions Tour: Live from London. It was recorded at Wembley Arena during the London dates of the tour, and was released in both CD and DVD format. The DVD contains the entire concert and the CD includes thirteen live songs only. The album became the first release from Semtex Films, a production company founded by Madonna in 2006.

<i>Hopes and Fears</i> 2004 studio album by Keane

Hopes and Fears is the debut studio album by the English alternative rock band Keane. It was released on 10 May 2004 in the United Kingdom and topped the UK Albums Chart upon release. It was the UK's second best-selling album of 2004, behind the Scissor Sisters' self-titled debut album, and has since been certified 9× Platinum by the BPI. The album returned to the top of the charts after winning a Brit Award for Best Album in February 2005.

<i>The Promise</i> (Il Divo album) Album by Il Divo

The Promise is the fifth studio album by the classical crossover group, Il Divo. The Promise was released globally on 10 November 2008, except in the US and Canada, where it was released 17 November, Ireland and Mexico where it was released on 7 November, and Japan, on 26 November. The album reached the No.1 spot in the UK on 16 November. The album was produced by Steve Mac. It was announced on 10 September, that it will be named The Promise, although the track listing was at this time not yet disclosed. In early messages to people who are members of the band's official site's mailing list, it revealed to them that 'Il Divo return with their richest and most diverse album to date.' It also revealed that the album would have twelve songs. Cover songs confirmed at this time were: Frankie Goes To Hollywood's "The Power of Love"; 'a haunting and beautiful interpretation of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah"'; the smouldering intensity of Lara Fabian's "Adagio"; and the fourth confirmed song then was ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All".

<i>All the Little Lights</i> 2012 studio album by Passenger

All the Little Lights is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter Passenger and was released by Black Crow Records and Nettwerk on 24 February 2012. The album contains 12 tracks, comprising 11 studio tracks recorded at Sydney's Linear Recording, and one song recorded live at The Borderline in London. A limited edition features a second disc containing acoustic versions of eight songs from the album.

<i>Moon Landing</i> (album) 2013 studio album by James Blunt

Moon Landing is the fourth studio album by British singer-songwriter James Blunt, released on 18 October 2013 through Custard Records and Atlantic Records. The album is the follow-up to 2010's Some Kind of Trouble, making it Blunt's first new material in three years. The album features production from the likes of Tom Rothrock, Steve Mac, Guy Chambers and Steve Robson, and was executively produced by Tom Rothrock, who worked with Blunt on 2004's Back to Bedlam.

<i>The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring</i> (soundtrack) 2001 soundtrack album by Howard Shore

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on 20 November 2001. It was composed, orchestrated, and conducted by Howard Shore, and performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the London Voices, London Oratory School Schola choir and multiple featured instrumental and vocal soloists.

References

  1. ↑ "Collected – Massive Attack". AllMusic.
  2. ↑ "Review of Massive Attack – Collected". BBC Music.
  3. ↑ "Massive Attack: Collected". Pitchfork .
  4. ↑ Relic, Peter (5 April 2006). "Massive Attack – Collected". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
  5. ↑ Bob Locke, member of The Insects.
  6. ↑ Tim Norfolk, member of The Insects.
  7. ↑ Rapper Claude Williams (Willie Wee) of "The Wild Bunch".
  8. ↑ "Massive Attack Collected Japan 3 DISC CD/DVD SET (361823)". Eil.com. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  9. ↑ Cover of the William DeVaughn song of the same name.
  10. ↑ "Daniel Levi". Vimeo. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  11. ↑ "Daniel Levi". IMDb. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  12. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – Massive Attack – Collected". Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  13. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Massive Attack – Collected" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  14. 1 2 "Ultratop.be – Massive Attack – Collected" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  15. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Massive Attack – Collected" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  16. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Massive Attack – Collected" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  17. ↑ "Massive Attack: Collected" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  18. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Massive Attack – Collected" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  19. ↑ "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week 14, 2006". Chart-Track. IRMA. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  20. ↑ "Italiancharts.com – Massive Attack – Collected". Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  21. ↑ "Charts.nz – Massive Attack – Collected". Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  22. ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Massive Attack – Collected". Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  23. ↑ "Portuguesecharts.com – Massive Attack – Collected". Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  24. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  25. ↑ "Spanishcharts.com – Massive Attack – Collected". Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  26. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Massive Attack – Collected". Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  27. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Massive Attack – Collected". Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  28. ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  29. ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  30. ↑ "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  31. ↑ "Massive Attack Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  32. ↑ "Massive Attack Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  33. ↑ "ARIA End Of Year Dance Albums 2006" Archived 16 April 2017 at the Wayback Machine . ARIA Charts. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  34. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten 2006" (in Dutch). Ultratop Flanders. Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  35. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten 2006: Alternatieve" (in Dutch). Ultratop Flanders. Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  36. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten 2006" (in French). Ultratop Wallonia. Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  37. ↑ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2006" (in German). Swiss Charts Portal. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  38. ↑ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2006". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  39. ↑ "Top Dance/Electronic Albums – Year-End 2006". Billboard. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  40. ↑ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – albums 2006". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  41. ↑ "French album certifications – Massive Attack – Collected" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique . Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  42. ↑ "Ελληνικό Chart – Top 50 Ξένων Aλμπουμ" (in Greek). IFPI Greece . Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  43. ↑ "The Irish Charts - 2006 Certification Awards - Platinum". Irish Recorded Music Association . Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  44. ↑ "Italian album certifications – Massive Attack – Collected" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana . Retrieved 29 December 2015. Select "2015" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Collected" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Album e Compilation" under "Sezione".
  45. ↑ "Certifications April 16 2006". radioscope.co.nz. Archived from the original on 1 October 2006. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  46. ↑ "Portuguese album certifications – Massive Attack – Collected" (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Archived from the original on 20 November 2010. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  47. ↑ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Collected')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  48. ↑ "British album certifications – Massive Attack – Collected". British Phonographic Industry.
  49. ↑ Garner, George (4 February 2021). "Round Hill Music acquires catalogue of two founding members of Massive Attack". Music Week . Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  50. ↑ "IFPI Platinum Europe Awards – 2010". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 12 February 2019.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.