Massive Attack is one of the few trip-hop to still be standing (the other being Portishead). They haven't had a huge hit in quite some time, but due to the brilliance of Mezzanine masterpieces "Teardrop" and "Angel" they will forever have a place in the history of downtempo electronic music. WIth that said, I just had my first listen to Splitting The Atom EP and I wasn't really impressed. The first track "Splitting The Atom" sounds like Leonard Cohan/Gorillaz amalgam that really goes nowhere. I think if the song had a better hook in the chorus this track could be interesting but it's a little predictable and tends to linger on the same progression throughout the entire 5:18 of the track. "Pray For Rain" features Tunde Adebimpe of TV On The Radio and the tune almost sounds like a TVOTR song. Minor piano chords keep the track nice and moody but again we hear a single progression that just goes on forever. The one saving grace of the EP is "Psyche (Van Rivers & The Subliminal Kid Remix)" featuring Martina Topley Bird. This track is in the vein of Teardrop (it even has a simliar drum beat and tempo) and really carries some depth with Bird's soulful voice and catchy melody. Granted, this remixed version isn't perfect but I image the original version of the song will be mindblowing. All and all I wouldn't waste my time with the EP. Wait for LP5 this Jan. I have a feeling it may be brilliant but then again that could be wishful thinking.
Grade: 5.8
Standout Track(s): Psyche (Van Rivers & The Subliminal Kid Remix)
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