Protection

VINYL FORMAT. "...the more you listen to [Protection], the better it gets. Massive Attack's Daddy G, 3D and Mushroom have brought in two intriguing new voices to fill the gap left by Shara Nelson's departure. Tracey Thorn has never sounded better than on the haunting title number and the combative 'Better Things'; and velvet-voiced Nicolette, who sings "Three" and "Sly" is a real discovery. Old faithful vocal supports Tricky and Horace Andy chime in for two numbers each, and with a couple of pocket film soundtracks thrown in for good measure, the final product is a sturdy Bristolian ark: a beautifully structured piece of work that is mysterious without being inscrutable.