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| name = Heligoland
| name = Heligoland
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| recorded = 2005–2009
| recorded = 2005–2009
| studio =
| studio =
* 100 Suns, [[Bristol]]
* 100 Suns ([[Bristol]])
* Robot Club, Bristol
* Robot Club (Bristol)
* Attic, Bristol
* Attic (Bristol)
* 13, London
* [[Studio 13]] (London)
* Stickydisc Recordings, Brooklyn
* Stickydisc Recordings (Brooklyn)
* UML / Amber, New York City
* UML / Amber (New York City)
| genre = {{hlist|[[Electronica]]|[[trip hop]]|[[alternative dance]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Electronica]]|[[trip hop]]|[[alternative dance]]}}
| length = 53:05
| length = 53:05
| label = [[Virgin Records|Virgin]]
| label = [[Virgin Records|Virgin]]
| producer = {{hlist|Robert Del Naja|[[Neil Davidge]]|[[Daddy G|Grant Marshall]]}}
| producer = {{hlist|[[Robert Del Naja]]|[[Neil Davidge]]|[[Daddy G|Grant Marshall]]}}
| prev_title = [[Collected (Massive Attack album)|Collected]]
| prev_title = [[Collected (Massive Attack album)|Collected]]
| prev_year = 2006
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'''''Heligoland''''' is the fifth studio album by English [[electronic music]] duo [[Massive Attack]], released on 8 February 2010 by [[Virgin Records]]. Named after a [[Heligoland|German archipelago]], it was their first studio album in seven years, following ''[[100th Window]]'' (2003).<ref>{{cite news |title=Heligoland |website=massiveattack.com |date=23 November 2009 |url=http://massiveattack.com/blog/2009/11/23/heligoland/ |accessdate=2009-11-24 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811075820/http://massiveattack.com/blog/2009/11/23/heligoland/ |archivedate=11 August 2010}}</ref> It has been certified Gold by the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI).<ref name="BPI"/>
'''''Heligoland''''' is the fifth studio album by English [[electronic music]] duo [[Massive Attack]], released on 8 February 2010 by [[Virgin Records]]. Named after a [[Heligoland|German archipelago]], it was their first studio album in seven years, following ''[[100th Window]]'' (2003).<ref>{{cite news |title=Heligoland |website=massiveattack.com |date=23 November 2009 |url=http://massiveattack.com/blog/2009/11/23/heligoland/ |access-date=2009-11-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811075820/http://massiveattack.com/blog/2009/11/23/heligoland/ |archive-date=11 August 2010}}</ref> It's the first album to feature [[Daddy G]] since ''[[Mezzanine (album)|Mezzanine]]'' (1998), therefore making it the first album by the band to be recorded as a duo. It also features recurring guest vocalists [[Horace Andy]] and [[Damon Albarn]] along with [[Martina Topley-Bird]], [[Guy Garvey]], [[Tunde Adebimpe]] and [[Hope Sandoval]]. It has been certified Gold by the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI).<ref name="BPI" />


==Personnel==
== Personnel ==
The record features vocals of [[Horace Andy]], as well as guest vocalists: [[Tunde Adebimpe]] of [[TV on the Radio]], [[Damon Albarn]] of [[Blur (band)|Blur]] and [[Gorillaz]], [[Hope Sandoval]] of [[Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions]] and [[Mazzy Star]], [[Guy Garvey]] of [[Elbow (band)|Elbow]] and [[Martina Topley-Bird]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Massive Attack recruit Martina |work=BBC 6 Music |date=13 July 2009 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/news/20090713_martina.shtml |accessdate=2009-07-28}}</ref> as well as guitar playing by [[Adrian Utley]] of [[Portishead (band)|Portishead]] (on "Saturday Come Slow"), keys from Portishead collaborator John Baggott (most notably on "Atlas Air"), keys and synth bass from Damon Albarn ("Splitting the Atom" and "Flat of the Blade" respectively), guitar (various tracks) and bass ("Girl I Love You") by [[Neil Davidge]] and bass by Billy Fuller of [[Beak (band)|Beak]] on various tracks.
The record primarily features vocals from [[Horace Andy]], as well as a number of guest vocalists: [[Tunde Adebimpe]] of [[TV on the Radio]], [[Damon Albarn]] of [[Blur (band)|Blur]] and [[Gorillaz]], [[Hope Sandoval]] of [[Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions]] and [[Mazzy Star]], [[Guy Garvey]] of [[Elbow (band)|Elbow]] and [[Martina Topley-Bird]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Massive Attack recruit Martina |publisher=BBC 6 Music |date=13 July 2009 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/news/20090713_martina.shtml |access-date=2009-07-28}}</ref> Further contributions include guitar by [[Adrian Utley]] of [[Portishead (band)|Portishead]] (on "Saturday Come Slow"), keys from Portishead collaborator John Baggott (most notably on "Atlas Air"), keys and synth bass from Damon Albarn ("Splitting the Atom" and "Flat of the Blade" respectively), guitar (various tracks) and bass ("Girl I Love You") by [[Neil Davidge]], bass by Billy Fuller of [[Beak (band)|Beak]] (various tracks) and drumming from both the late [[Jerry Fuchs]] and regular Massive Attack session and touring drummer [[Damon Reece]].


The record features drumming from the late [[Jerry Fuchs]] and regular session and touring drummer [[Damon Reece]]. Dan Brown and Stew Jackson (Robot Club) co-wrote "Paradise Circus", played guitar on and co-wrote "Saturday Come Slow", and part-programmed and engineered those tracks. [[Tim Goldsworthy]] contributed additional production (specific tracks unstated). Most tracks were mixed with [[Mark Stent|Mark "Spike" Stent]] and then all were mastered with Tim Young at [[Metropolis Studios]], as with previous records. Unlike previous records, there are no personal acknowledgements on the inlay. [[Neil Davidge]] co-produced all tracks with [[Robert Del Naja]] only<ref>{{cite news |title=Tripping into Heligoland – Inside The Production of Massive Attack's Latest Album |work=Emusician |date=19 February 2009 |url=http://emusician.com/interviews/feature/massive_attack_heligoland/index.html |accessdate=2010-03-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100309211649/http://emusician.com/interviews/feature/massive_attack_heligoland/index.html |archive-date=9 March 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> (except tracks 3, 7 and 9 where [[Daddy G|Grant Marshall]] was also involved), though Marshall has a co-write credit on every track. The album is dedicated to the memory of ''[[Blue Lines]]'' co-producer, [[Jonny Dollar]].
Dan Brown and Stew Jackson (Robot Club) co-wrote "Paradise Circus", played guitar on and co-wrote "Saturday Come Slow", and part-programmed and engineered those tracks. [[Tim Goldsworthy]] contributed additional production (specific tracks unstated). Most tracks were mixed by [[Mark Stent|Mark "Spike" Stent]] and mastered by Tim Young at [[Metropolis Studios]], as with previous records. Unlike previous records, there are no personal acknowledgements on the inlay. Most tracks were co-produced by [[Neil Davidge]] and [[Robert Del Naja]];<ref>{{cite news |title=Tripping into Heligoland – Inside The Production of Massive Attack's Latest Album |work=Emusician |date=19 February 2009 |url=http://emusician.com/interviews/feature/massive_attack_heligoland/index.html |access-date=2010-03-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100309211649/http://emusician.com/interviews/feature/massive_attack_heligoland/index.html |archive-date=9 March 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Daddy G|Grant Marshall]] only contributed production to "Splitting The Atom", "Paradise Circus" and "Saturday Come Slow", but co-wrote every track. The album is dedicated to the memory of ''[[Blue Lines]]'' co-producer, [[Jonny Dollar]].


==Background==
== Background ==
The album release was preceded on 4 October 2009 by an [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Splitting the Atom]]''. During its gestation, the album was often referred to in the media as "''LP5''" (a reference to this being their fifth studio album – excluding ''[[Danny the Dog (soundtrack)|Danny the Dog]]'') or "''Weather Underground''" (Robert Del Naja's early working title and underdog metaphor for the record).<ref>{{cite news|title=Damon Albarn records with Massive Attack|work=NME Magazine|date=8 February 2007|url=https://www.nme.com/news/massive-attack/26310|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
The album's release was preceded by the release of the ''[[Splitting the Atom]]'' [[Splitting the Atom|EP]] on 4 October 2009. During its development, the album was often referred to in the media as "''LP5''" (a reference to this being their fifth [[LP record|studio album]]) or "''Weather Underground''" (Robert Del Naja's early working title).<ref>{{cite news |date=8 February 2007 |title=Damon Albarn records with Massive Attack |work=NME |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/massive-attack-31-1342740 |access-date=2022-08-17}}</ref>


The artwork, as with every Massive Attack album since ''Protection'', is a collaboration between Tom Hingston and Del Naja, this time based on Del Naja's paintings. [[Transport for London]], in line with their policy to not encourage graffiti, insisted the cover image featured on advertising posters displayed on [[London Underground|the Tube]] be altered so as to not resemble "street art", obliging the artists to remove drips and fuzz from the original image.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8516345.stm |title=Street art posters latest adverts to be censored by TfL |author=Andy Dangerfield |publisher=BBC News |date=18 February 2010 |accessdate=2010-02-26}}</ref>
The artwork, as with every Massive Attack album since ''Protection'', is a collaboration between Tom Hingston and Del Naja, this time based on Del Naja's paintings. For an advertisement campaign on the [[London Underground]], local traffic authority [[Transport for London]] insisted the cover image featured on advertising posters be altered so as not to resemble "street art", obliging the artists to remove drips and fuzz from the original image; this was intended to conform with their policy to not encourage graffiti.{{clarify|date=May 2022}}<ref>{{cite news |author=Andy Dangerfield |date=18 February 2010 |title=Street art posters latest adverts to be censored by TfL |publisher=BBC News |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8516345.stm |access-date=2010-02-26}}</ref>


Many other guest vocalists recorded sessions during the duo's post-''[[100th Window]]'' era but are not featured on the album, including: [[Stephanie Dosen]], [[Yolanda Quartey]] of [[Phantom Limb (Band)|Phantom Limb]] – effectively Robot Club's band) and Jhelisa (Anderson, who had previously recorded in 2002 in the studio for material that was not included on ''100th Window''); and, mostly during the pre-''[[Collected (Massive Attack album)|Collected]]'' time – [[Mike Patton]], Aku and Akwetey Orraca-Tetteh and Devang Shah of Dragons of Zynth, [[Elizabeth Fraser]], [[Terry Callier]], [[Fredo Viola]], Debbie Clare, [[Beth Orton]] and [[Dot Allison]]. [[Mos Def]] and [[Leslie Feist]] were named as artists scheduled for recording sessions back in 2004.<ref>{{cite news |title=P Archives |work=forums.massiveattack.com |date=7 September 2005 |url=http://forums.massiveattack.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8107 |accessdate=2005-09-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721125458/http://forums.massiveattack.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8107 |archive-date=21 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Backing tracks from [[Daddy G|Grant Marshall]]'s side of Massive Attack's writing (mainly facilitated by and done with Robot Club) are known to have been sent to [[Alice Russell (singer)|Alice Russell]], and prepared for [[Sharon Jones (singer)|Sharon Jones]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/massive-attack-calm-and-collected-470140.html |title=Massive Attack: Calm and collected |author=Phil Medley |work=[[The Independent]] |date=17 March 2006 |accessdate=2010-03-11 | location=London}}</ref> [[Patti Smith]] and [[David Bowie]] during the era but collaboration did not come to fruition, nor did talks with [[Tom Waits]] or [[Tricky (musician)|Tricky]], in terms of featuring as guest vocalists on the record.{{citation needed|date =October 2010}} Post-punks [[Mark Stewart (musician)|Mark Stewart]] and [[Keith Levene]] were pictured inside [[Robert Del Naja|Del Naja]]'s 100 Suns studio in 2009, but played no part on the album.{{citation needed|date =October 2010}}
Many other guest vocalists recorded sessions in the time after ''[[100th Window]]'' but did not end up being featured on the album. These include: [[Stephanie Dosen]], [[Yolanda Quartey]] of [[Phantom Limb (Band)|Phantom Limb]] – effectively Robot Club's band) and Jhelisa (Anderson, who had previously recorded in 2002 in the studio for material that was not included on ''100th Window''); and, mostly before the release of ''[[Collected (Massive Attack album)|Collected]]''{{Spnd}}[[Mike Patton]], Aku and Akwetey Orraca-Tetteh and Devang Shah of Dragons of Zynth, [[Elizabeth Fraser]], [[Terry Callier]], [[Fredo Viola]], Debbie Clare, [[Beth Orton]] and [[Dot Allison]]. [[Mos Def]] and [[Leslie Feist]] were named as artists scheduled for recording sessions back in 2004.<ref>{{cite news |title=P Archives |work=forums.massiveattack.com |date=7 September 2005 |url=http://forums.massiveattack.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8107 |access-date=2005-09-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721125458/http://forums.massiveattack.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8107 |archive-date=21 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Backing tracks from [[Daddy G|Grant Marshall]]'s side of Massive Attack's writing (mainly facilitated by and done with Robot Club) are known to have been sent to [[Alice Russell (singer)|Alice Russell]], and prepared for [[Sharon Jones (singer)|Sharon Jones]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/massive-attack-calm-and-collected-470140.html |title=Massive Attack: Calm and collected |author=Phil Medley |work=[[The Independent]] |date=17 March 2006 |access-date=2010-03-11 | location=London}}</ref> [[Patti Smith]] and [[David Bowie]] during the era but collaboration did not come to fruition, nor did talks with [[Tom Waits]] or [[Tricky (musician)|Tricky]], in terms of featuring as guest vocalists on the record.{{citation needed|date =October 2010}} Post-punks [[Mark Stewart (English musician)|Mark Stewart]] and [[Keith Levene]] were pictured inside [[Robert Del Naja|Del Naja]]'s 100 Suns studio in 2009, but played no part on the album.{{citation needed|date =October 2010}}


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Del Naja said of the musical style of ''Heligoland,'' <blockquote>"I think it's got definitely a more organic feel. [...] ''[[100th Window]]'' was very much about this amalgamation of everything joining, and eventually the process was so extreme that you couldn't tell if there was a string part if it was electronic or natural. [There were] lots of organic parts that ended up sounding very electronic. It became a whole world of different processes, and we wanted to do something a bit different because we've had that experience so we wanted to do something else."<ref>{{cite web |title=Interview w/ Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja re. Heligoland |url=http://suicidegirls.com/interviews/Massive+Attack%3A+Heligoland+/ |access-date=2010-03-10 |publisher=suicidegirls.com}}</ref></blockquote>The track "Girl I Love You", one of multiple tracks featuring [[Horace Andy]], is a drastically reworked version of a song originally written by Andy during his solo career.
"I think it's got definitely a more organic feel",<ref>
{{cite web
|url=http://suicidegirls.com/interviews/Massive+Attack%3A+Heligoland+/
|title=Interview w/ Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja re. Heligoland
|publisher=suicidegirls.com
|accessdate=2010-03-10
}}
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</ref> Del Naja said of ''Heligoland''. "''[[100th Window]]'' was very much about this amalgamation of everything joining, and eventually the process was so extreme that you couldn't tell if there was a string part if it was electronic or natural. [There were] lots of organic parts that ended up sounding very electronic. It became a whole world of different processes, and we wanted to do something a bit different because we've had that experience so we wanted to do something else."

The track "Girl I Love You", one of multiple tracks featuring [[Horace Andy]], is a drastically reworked version of a song originally written by Andy during his solo career.
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==Promotion==
== Promotion ==
Eight low-budget films were officially released online in promotion of ''Heligoland'':
Eight low-budget films were officially released online in promotion of ''Heligoland'':


* "Splitting the Atom" (Promo 1) <small>[the bull fight video]</small>, directed by [[Baillie Walsh]] (2009).
* "Splitting the Atom" (Promo 1), directed by [[Baillie Walsh]] (2009).
* "Paradise Circus", directed by Toby Dye (2009) features clips from an old pornographic film, interspersed with an interview with the film's now-aged female star [[Georgina Spelvin]], who describes each stage of a film-oriented sex act and emphasises the added erotic excitement of the camera.<ref name=paradise-circus-video>{{cite web|title=Paradise Circus - Massive Attack|url=http://vimeo.com/18925628|accessdate=21 November 2013|format=Video}}</ref>
* "Paradise Circus", directed by Toby Dye (2009) features clips from an old pornographic film, interspersed with an interview with the film's now-aged female star [[Georgina Spelvin]], who describes each stage of a film-oriented sex act and emphasises the added erotic excitement of the camera.<ref name=paradise-circus-video>{{cite web|title=Paradise Circus – Massive Attack|url=http://vimeo.com/18925628|access-date=21 November 2013|format=Video}}</ref>
* "Splitting the Atom" (Promo 2), directed by Edouard Salier (2009). {{YouTube|oOwU-nTokFU|Video}}
* "Splitting the Atom" (Promo 2), directed by Edouard Salier (2009). {{YouTube|oOwU-nTokFU|Video}}
* "Flat of the Blade", directed by Ewan Spencer (2009)
* "Flat of the Blade", directed by Ewan Spencer (2009)
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* "Psyche", directed by John Downer (2010)
* "Psyche", directed by John Downer (2010)
* "Atlas Air", directed by Eduard Salier, was downloadable with the digital Version of the Atlas Air EP. The video is in fact a prequel to Salier's version of "Splitting The Atom"
* "Atlas Air", directed by Eduard Salier, was downloadable with the digital Version of the Atlas Air EP. The video is in fact a prequel to Salier's version of "Splitting The Atom"
* "Pray For Rain", directed by Jake Scott (2011)
* "Pray for Rain", directed by Jake Scott (2011)


Furthermore, a "United Snakes" video by UnitedVisualArtists, along with a previous alternate promo for "Psyche" <small>[the ghosts' video]</small> directed by [[Dougal Wilson]] were also released.
Furthermore, a "United Snakes" video by UnitedVisualArtists, along with a previous alternate promo for "Psyche" directed by [[Dougal Wilson]] were also released.


"Paradise Circus" was licensed to be the theme tune for the BBC TV drama series ''[[Luther (TV series)|Luther]]''.<ref>
"Paradise Circus" was licensed as the theme tune for the [[BBC]] drama series ''[[Luther (TV series)|Luther]]''.<ref>{{cite web
{{cite web
|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sbjbv
|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sbjbv
|title=BBC One Programmes – Luther, Episode 1
|title=BBC One Programmes – Luther, Episode 1
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|publisher=BBC
|accessdate=2010-12-07
|access-date=2010-12-07
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}}</ref> "Paradise Circus" can also be heard in ''[[Gossip Girl (TV series)|Gossip Girl]]'',<ref>[http://www.tvfanatic.com/2010/05/gossip-girl-music-from-ex-husbands-and-wives/ Gossip Girl Music From "Ex-Husbands and Wives"] tvfanatic.com. 2010-05-11. Retrieved 2010-10-12.</ref> "Misfits" (S2, Ep4), ''[[Revenge (TV series)|Revenge]]'' (S2, Ep6) and "9 Crimes", the fourth episode of the third season of ''[[True Blood]]'',<ref>[http://www.tvfanatic.com/music/shows/true-blood/episodes/9-crimes.html True Blood 9 Crimes Songs] tvfanatic.com. Retrieved 2010-10-12.</ref> as well as in the 2011 advert "Dominoes" for Citroën C5.
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A remixed version of "Paradise Circus" by Gui Boratto, can also be heard on Lincoln MKX commercials featuring [[Mad Men]]'s [[John Slattery]]. "Splitting the Atom" is in the video game [[FIFA 11]].
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</ref> "Paradise Circus" can also be heard in ''[[Gossip Girl (TV series)|Gossip Girl]]'',<ref>[http://www.tvfanatic.com/2010/05/gossip-girl-music-from-ex-husbands-and-wives/ Gossip Girl Music From "Ex-Husbands and Wives"] tvfanatic.com. 2010-05-11. Retrieved 2010-10-12.</ref> "Misfits" (S2, Ep4), ''[[Revenge (TV series)|Revenge]]'' (S2, Ep6) and "9 Crimes", the fourth episode of the third season of ''[[True Blood]]'',<ref>[http://www.tvfanatic.com/music/shows/true-blood/episodes/9-crimes.html True Blood 9 Crimes Songs] tvfanatic.com. Retrieved 2010-10-12.</ref> as well as in the 2011 advert "Dominoes" for Citroën C5.
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A remixed version of "Paradise Circus" by Gui Boratto, can also be heard on the Lincoln MKX commercials featuring Mad Men's John Slattery.


==Release==
== Release ==
{{Album ratings
{{Music ratings
| ADM = 7.0/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/1498/Massive-Attack-Heligoland.aspx|title=Heligoland by Massive Attack reviews|website=[[AnyDecentMusic?]]|accessdate=21 December 2019}}</ref>
| ADM = 7.0/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/1498/Massive-Attack-Heligoland.aspx|title=Heligoland by Massive Attack reviews|website=AnyDecentMusic?|access-date=21 December 2019}}</ref>
| MC = 72/100<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/heligoland/massive-attack|title=Reviews for Heligoland by Massive Attack|website=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=10 February 2010}}</ref>
| MC = 72/100<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/heligoland/massive-attack|title=Reviews for Heligoland by Massive Attack|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=10 February 2010}}</ref>
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="AMG">{{cite web|last=Bush|first=John|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/heligoland-mw0001955856|title=Heligoland – Massive Attack|website=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=10 February 2010}}</ref>
| rev1score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="AMG">{{cite web|last=Bush|first=John|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/heligoland-mw0001955856|title=Heligoland – Massive Attack|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=10 February 2010}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''
| rev2 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''
| rev2Score = B−<ref>{{cite journal|last=Maerz|first=Melissa|url=https://www.ew.com/article/2010/02/05/heligoland/|title=Heligoland|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=5 February 2010|accessdate=17 December 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226020901/http://www.ew.com/article/2010/02/05/heligoland/|archivedate=26 December 2017}}</ref>
| rev2score = B−<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Maerz|first=Melissa|url=https://www.ew.com/article/2010/02/05/heligoland/|title=Heligoland|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=5 February 2010|access-date=17 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226020901/http://www.ew.com/article/2010/02/05/heligoland/|archive-date=26 December 2017}}</ref>
| rev3 = ''[[The Guardian]]''
| rev3 = ''[[The Guardian]]''
| rev3Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite news|last=Petridis|first=Alexis|authorlink=Alexis Petridis|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/feb/04/massive-attack-heligoland-review|title=Massive Attack: Heligoland|work=[[The Guardian]]|location=London|date=4 February 2010|accessdate=4 May 2010}}</ref>
| rev3score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite news|last=Petridis|first=Alexis|author-link=Alexis Petridis|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/feb/04/massive-attack-heligoland-review|title=Massive Attack: Heligoland|work=[[The Guardian]]|location=London|date=4 February 2010|access-date=4 May 2010}}</ref>
| rev4 = ''[[The Irish Times]]''
| rev4 = ''[[The Irish Times]]''
| rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite news|last=Boyd|first=Brian|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/album-reviews/cd-of-the-week-1.618132|title=Massive Attack: Heligoland (Virgin)|work=[[The Irish Times]]|location=Dublin|date=5 February 2010|accessdate=17 December 2017}}</ref>
| rev4score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite news|last=Boyd|first=Brian|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/album-reviews/cd-of-the-week-1.618132|title=Massive Attack: Heligoland (Virgin)|newspaper=[[The Irish Times]]|location=Dublin|date=5 February 2010|access-date=17 December 2017}}</ref>
| rev5 = ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''
| rev5 = ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''
| rev5Score = {{Rating|3|4}}<ref>{{cite news|last=Brown|first=August|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/02/album-review-massive-attacks-heligoland.html|title=Album review: Massive Attack's 'Heligoland'|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=8 February 2010|accessdate=4 May 2010}}</ref>
| rev5score = {{Rating|3|4}}<ref>{{cite news|last=Brown|first=August|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/02/album-review-massive-attacks-heligoland.html|title=Album review: Massive Attack's 'Heligoland'|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=8 February 2010|access-date=4 May 2010}}</ref>
| rev6 = ''[[NME]]''
| rev6 = ''[[NME]]''
| rev6Score = 6/10<ref>{{cite journal|last=Pattison|first=Louis|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/massive-attack/11054|title=Album review: Massive Attack – 'Heligoland' (Virgin)|work=[[NME]]|date=8 February 2010|accessdate=18 October 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100310021150/http://www.nme.com/reviews/massive-attack/11054|archivedate=10 March 2010|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| rev6score = 6/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Pattison|first=Louis|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/massive-attack/11054|title=Album review: Massive Attack – 'Heligoland' (Virgin)|work=[[NME]]|date=8 February 2010|access-date=18 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100310021150/http://www.nme.com/reviews/massive-attack/11054|archive-date=10 March 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| rev7 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''
| rev7 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''
| rev7Score = 5.0/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Patrin|first=Nate|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13864-heligoland/|title=Massive Attack: Heligoland|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=9 February 2010|accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref>
| rev7score = 5.0/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Patrin|first=Nate|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13864-heligoland/|title=Massive Attack: Heligoland|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=9 February 2010|access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref>
| rev8 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
| rev8 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
| rev8Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite journal|last=Ganz|first=Caryn|url=https://www.rollingstone.com:80/reviews/album/31914470/review/32338933/heligoland|title=Heligoland: Massive Attack|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=22 February 2010|accessdate=17 December 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100226172843/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/31914470/review/32338933/heligoland|archivedate=26 February 2010|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| rev8score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Ganz|first=Caryn|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/31914470/review/32338933/heligoland|title=Heligoland: Massive Attack|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=22 February 2010|access-date=17 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100226172843/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/31914470/review/32338933/heligoland|archive-date=26 February 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| rev9 = ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]''
| rev9 = ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]''
| rev9Score = 7/10<ref>{{cite journal|last=Wood|first=Mikael|url=http://www.spin.com/reviews/massive-attack-heligoland-virgin|title=Massive Attack, 'Heligoland' (Virgin)|work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|date=9 February 2010|accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref>
| rev9score = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Wood|first=Mikael|url=http://www.spin.com/reviews/massive-attack-heligoland-virgin|title=Massive Attack, 'Heligoland' (Virgin)|work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|date=9 February 2010|access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref>
| rev10 = ''[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]]''
| rev10 = ''[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]]''
| rev10Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite journal|last=Martin|first=Piers|url=http://www.uncut.co.uk/reviews/album/massive-attack-heligoland|title=Massive Attack – Heligoland|work=[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]]|date=8 February 2010|accessdate=18 October 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811223209/http://www.uncut.co.uk/reviews/album/massive-attack-heligoland|archivedate=11 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| rev10score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Piers|url=http://www.uncut.co.uk/reviews/album/massive-attack-heligoland|title=Massive Attack – Heligoland|work=[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]]|date=8 February 2010|access-date=18 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811223209/http://www.uncut.co.uk/reviews/album/massive-attack-heligoland|archive-date=11 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}
}}
The deluxe edition of ''Heligoland'' available digitally features bonus tracks (remixes and "False Flags" B-side, "United Snakes"). There is also a deluxe vinyl edition release.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100207092031/http://www.thevinylfactory.com/shop/index.php/massive-attack-heligoland-deluxe.html]</ref> ''Heligoland Remixed'' (amounting to the same as the Deluxe Edition's bonus tracks, except for "United Snakes" being replaced by a second [[Gui Boratto]] dub remix) has been uploaded for listening on the duo's Facebook page. The standard edition is available in a number of different coloured covers.
The deluxe edition of ''Heligoland,'' available digitally and as a deluxe vinyl edition release, features three additional remixes as well as the "False Flags" B-side, "United Snakes".<ref>{{cite web |title=The Vinyl Factory Massive Attack 'Heligoland' – English |url=http://www.thevinylfactory.com/shop/index.php/massive-attack-heligoland-deluxe.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100207092031/http://www.thevinylfactory.com/shop/index.php/massive-attack-heligoland-deluxe.html |archive-date=7 February 2010 |access-date=13 January 2022 |website=thevinylfactory.com}}</ref> ''Heligoland Remixed'' is a largely identical release, with the only difference being the replacement of "United Snakes" with an additional remix; this release was uploaded for listening on the duo's Facebook page. The standard edition is also available with a number of differently coloured covers.


==Burial remix album==
== ''Burial'' remix album ==
In late 2009, Marshall suggested in an interview with ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'' that there would be an equivalent remix album of ''Heligoland'' by [[Burial (musician)|Burial]], though various comments made afterwards cast major doubt on the prospect ever being more than an idle whim in reality.<ref>
In late 2009, Marshall suggested in an interview with ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'' that the entirety of ''Heligoland'' may be remixed by [[Burial (musician)|Burial]] for release as a companion album, though various comments made afterwards suggest that this had been little more than an idea, with no actual work done on these remixes.<ref>{{cite news|title=Massive Attack: Two Man Army |work=The Skinny
{{cite news|title=Massive Attack: Two Man Army |work=The Skinny
|quote="I think I might have had too many drinks the night I made that statement. I started a fire, didn’t I? It was our total admiration for Burial, that's what it was; it sort of spilled into enthusiasm about him doing something for us." – Daddy G. [The Skinny – February 2010]
|quote="I think I might have had too many drinks the night I made that statement. I started a fire, didn’t I? It was our total admiration for Burial, that's what it was; it sort of spilled into enthusiasm about him doing something for us." – Daddy G. [The Skinny – February 2010]
|date=2 February 2010 |url=http://www.theskinny.co.uk/article/98504-massive-attack-two-man-army}}</ref>
|date=2 February 2010 |url=http://www.theskinny.co.uk/article/98504-massive-attack-two-man-army}}</ref>
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In May 2010, Del Naja told ''[[Q (magazine)|Q]]'' magazine: "It's happening, but we can't talk about it. [Burial]'s very private and paranoid about it."<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Massive Attack |magazine=Q |date=9 May 2010 |url=http://www.massiveattack.ie/qmag2010small4.jpg }}{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
In May 2010, Del Naja told ''[[Q (magazine)|Q]]'' magazine: "It's happening, but we can't talk about it. [Burial]'s very private and paranoid about it."<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Massive Attack |magazine=Q |date=9 May 2010 |url=http://www.massiveattack.ie/qmag2010small4.jpg }}{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


"[[Four Walls / Paradise Circus|Four Walls"/"Paradise Circus]]", a single containing Burial's "Paradise Circus" remix, along with a remix of a previously unreleased track, "Four Walls" was released in 2011.
"[[Four Walls / Paradise Circus|Four Walls"/"Paradise Circus]]", a single containing Burial's remix of "Paradise Circus", along with a remix of a previously unreleased Massive Attack track, "Four Walls" was released in 2011.


==Atlas Air EP==
== ''Atlas Air'' EP ==
Massive Attack had stated in interviews their intention to release a post-''Heligoland'' EP in May or June 2010. The record was expected to feature unreleased leftover tracks, such as "Invade Me" and "Red Light", both featuring Martina Topley-Bird.<ref>
In interviews, Massive Attack had stated their intention to release an EP of leftover ''Heligoland'' tracks in May or June 2010. Songs said to be contained on this EP included "Invade Me" and "Red Light", both featuring Martina Topley-Bird.<ref>{{cite news|title=Massive Attack: Two Man Army |work=The Skinny |date=2 February 2010 |url=http://www.theskinny.co.uk/article/98504-massive-attack-two-man-army |access-date=2010-02-02}}</ref>
{{cite news|title=Massive Attack: Two Man Army |work=The Skinny |date=2 February 2010 |url=http://www.theskinny.co.uk/article/98504-massive-attack-two-man-army |accessdate=2010-02-02}}</ref>


Subsequently, Massive Attack announced plans for the limited vinyl release of 1,000 units and digital release of an Atlas Air EP on 1 November 2010, in aid of Warchild. The EP would feature an edit of the titular song; a Tim Goldsworthy remix; a Guy Garvey-penned and previously unfinished ''Heligoland'' leftover track, "Redlight", featuring Guy Garvey on vocals; and its respective remix by Warp artist, Clark.<ref>{{cite news |title=Massive Attack blog on MySpace
Subsequently, Massive Attack announced plans for the release of the ''Atlas Air'' EP, both digitally and as a limited edition of 1,000 units on vinyl record, on 1 November 2010, in aid of charity organization [[War Child (charity)|Warchild]]. The EP would feature an edit of the titular song; a Tim Goldsworthy remix; a Guy Garvey-penned and previously unfinished ''Heligoland'' track, "Redlight", featuring Guy Garvey on vocals; and its respective remix by Warp artist, Clark.<ref>{{cite news |title=Massive Attack blog on MySpace
|date=6 November 2010 |via=[[Myspace]] |url=https://blogs.myspace.com/massiveattack |accessdate=2010-11-06}}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>
|date=6 November 2010 |via=[[Myspace]] |url=https://blogs.myspace.com/massiveattack |access-date=2010-11-06}}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>


These plans were later changed so that the release date became 22 November 2010. Also, the original version of "Redlight" was later removed from the track listing and replaced on the EP by the [[Jneiro Jarel]] remix of Atlas Air, meaning that the EP would represent no new Massive Attack production. Plus, the remix of "Redlight" would end up featuring female vocals and not those of its songs writer, Guy Garvey, as first suggested.<ref>
Plans for the release were later changed: The release was moved back to 22 November 2010; The original version of "Redlight" was removed and replaced by the [[Jneiro Jarel]] remix of "Atlas Air", meaning that the EP would feature no previously unreleased work by the band. Additionally, vocals on the remix of "Redlight" were replaced with an uncredited female vocalist instead of those of its songwriter, Guy Garvey.<ref>{{cite news|title=Atlas Air – EP by Massive Attack – Preorder Atlas Air – EP on iTunes |date=6 November 2010|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/atlas-air-ep/id399228061|access-date=2010-11-06}}</ref>
{{cite news|title=Atlas Air – EP by Massive Attack – Preorder Atlas Air – EP on iTunes |date=6 November 2010|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/atlas-air-ep/id399228061|accessdate=2010-11-06}}</ref>


==Track listing==
== Track listing ==
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Standard edition
| headline = Standard edition
| extra_column = Vocals
| extra_column = Vocals
| total_length = 53:05
| total_length = 53:05

| title1 = Pray for Rain
| title1 = Pray for Rain
| writer1 = {{hlist|[[Robert Del Naja]]|[[Daddy G|Grant Marshall]]|[[Neil Davidge]]|[[Tunde Adebimpe]]}}
| writer1 = {{hlist|[[Robert Del Naja]]|[[Daddy G|Grant Marshall]]|[[Neil Davidge]]|[[Tunde Adebimpe]]}}
| extra1 = Adebimpe
| extra1 = Adebimpe
| length1 = 6:44
| length1 = 6:44

| title2 = Babel
| title2 = Babel
| writer2 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge|[[Martina Topley-Bird]]}}
| writer2 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge|[[Martina Topley-Bird]]}}
| extra2 = Topley-Bird
| extra2 = Topley-Bird
| length2 = 5:20
| length2 = 5:20

| title3 = Splitting the Atom
| title3 = Splitting the Atom
| writer3 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge|[[Damon Albarn]]}}
| writer3 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge|[[Damon Albarn]]}}
| extra3 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|[[Horace Andy]]}}
| extra3 = {{hlist|[[Robert Del Naja|3D]]|[[Daddy G]]|[[Albarn]]|[[Horace Andy]]}}
| length3 = 5:17
| length3 = 5:17

| title4 = Girl I Love You
| title4 = Girl I Love You
| writer4 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge|Andy}}
| writer4 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge|Andy}}
| extra4 = Andy
| extra4 = Andy
| length4 = 5:27
| length4 = 5:27

| title5 = Psyche
| title5 = Psyche
| writer5 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge|Topley-Bird}}
| writer5 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge|Topley-Bird}}
| extra5 = Topley-Bird
| extra5 = Topley-Bird
| length5 = 3:25
| length5 = 3:25

| title6 = Flat of the Blade
| title6 = Flat of the Blade
| writer6 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge|Albarn|[[Guy Garvey]]}}
| writer6 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge|Albarn|[[Guy Garvey]]}}
| extra6 = Garvey
| extra6 = Garvey
| length6 = 5:30
| length6 = 5:30

| title7 = [[Four Walls / Paradise Circus|Paradise Circus]]
| title7 = [[Four Walls / Paradise Circus|Paradise Circus]]
| writer7 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|[[Hope Sandoval]]|Stew Jackson|Dan Brown}}
| writer7 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|[[Hope Sandoval]]|Stew Jackson|Dan Brown}}
| extra7 = Sandoval
| extra7 = Sandoval
| length7 = 4:58
| length7 = 4:58

| title8 = Rush Minute
| title8 = Rush Minute
| writer8 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge}}
| writer8 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge}}
| extra8 = Del Naja
| extra8 = 3D
| length8 = 4:51
| length8 = 4:51

| title9 = Saturday Come Slow
| title9 = Saturday Come Slow
| writer9 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Albarn|Jackson|Brown}}
| writer9 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Albarn|Jackson|Brown}}
| extra9 = Albarn
| extra9 = Albarn
| length9 = 3:44
| length9 = 3:44

| title10 = Atlas Air
| title10 = Atlas Air
| writer10 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge|John Baggott}}
| writer10 = {{hlist|Del Naja|Marshall|Davidge|John Baggott}}
| extra10 = Del Naja
| extra10 = 3D
| length10 = 7:49
| length10 = 7:49
}}
}}
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| headline = Japanese edition bonus track
| headline = Japanese edition bonus track
| total_length = 57:59
| total_length = 57:59

| title11 = Fatalism
| title11 = Fatalism
| note11 = [[Ryuichi Sakamoto]] & [[Yukihiro Takahashi]] remix
| note11 = [[Ryuichi Sakamoto]] & [[Yukihiro Takahashi]] remix
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}}
}}
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] digital extended edition bonus tracks<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Heligoland-Extended-digital-booklet/dp/B0035XJF0A |title=Heligoland (Extended) [+digital booklet]: Massive Attack: MP3 Downloads |website=[[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] |location=United States |accessdate=29 May 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100427022729/https://www.amazon.com/Heligoland-Extended-digital-booklet/dp/B0035XJF0A |archivedate=27 April 2010}}</ref>
| headline = [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] digital extended edition bonus tracks<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Heligoland-Extended-digital-booklet/dp/B0035XJF0A |title=Heligoland (Extended) [+digital booklet]: Massive Attack: MP3 Downloads |publisher=[[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] |location=United States |access-date=29 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100427022729/https://www.amazon.com/Heligoland-Extended-digital-booklet/dp/B0035XJF0A |archive-date=27 April 2010}}</ref>
| total_length = 75:83
| total_length = 75:83


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}}
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = [[iTunes Store]] deluxe edition bonus tracks<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/heligoland-deluxe-version/id349640079 |title=Heligoland (Deluxe Version) by Massive Attack |website=[[iTunes Store]] |location=United Kingdom |accessdate=29 May 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100331185808/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/heligoland-deluxe-version/id349640079 |archivedate=31 March 2010}}</ref>
| headline = [[iTunes Store]] deluxe edition bonus tracks<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/heligoland-deluxe-version/id349640079 |title=Heligoland (Deluxe Version) by Massive Attack |publisher=[[iTunes Store]] |location=United Kingdom |access-date=29 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100331185808/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/heligoland-deluxe-version/id349640079 |archive-date=31 March 2010}}</ref>
| total_length = 92:97
| total_length = 92:97


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==Personnel==
== Personnel ==
Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Heligoland''.<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title=Heligoland |type=liner notes |others=[[Massive Attack]] |publisher=[[Virgin Records]] |year=2010 |id=CDV3070}}</ref>
Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Heligoland''.<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title=Heligoland |type=liner notes |others=[[Massive Attack]] |publisher=[[Virgin Records]] |year=2010 |id=CDV3070}}</ref>


===Massive Attack===
=== Massive Attack ===
* [[Robert Del Naja]] – vocals, keyboards, programming
* [[Robert Del Naja]] – vocals, keyboards, programming
* [[Daddy G|Grant Marshall]] – vocals, keyboards
* [[Daddy G|Grant Marshall]] – vocals


===Additional musicians===
=== Additional musicians ===
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{{Div col}}
* [[Horace Andy]] – vocals
* [[Horace Andy]] – vocals
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===Technical===
=== Technical ===
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{{Div col}}
* Robert Del Naja – production
* Robert Del Naja – production
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* Graham Archer – engineering
* Graham Archer – engineering
* Robot Club – engineering
* Robot Club – engineering
* Tim Young – mastering at [[Metropolis Studios|Metropolis Mastering]], London
* Tim Young – mastering at [[Metropolis Studios|Metropolis Mastering]] (London)
{{Div col end}}
{{Div col end}}


===Artwork===
=== Artwork ===
* Robert Del Naja – art, design, art direction
* Robert Del Naja – art, design, art direction
* [[Tom Hingston|Tom Hingston Studio]] – design, art direction
* [[Tom Hingston]] Studio – design, art direction


==Charts==
== Charts ==
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===Weekly charts===
=== Weekly charts ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Weekly chart performance for ''Heligoland''
|-
|-
! scope="col"| Chart (2010)
! scope="col"| Chart (2010)
! scope="col"| Peak<br />position
! scope="col"| Peak<br />position
|-
|-
{{album chart|Australia|8|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 February 2020}}
{{album chart|Australia|8|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2020}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"| Australian Dance Albums ([[ARIA Charts|ARIA]])<ref>{{cite journal |url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20100322222642/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20100305-0000/Issue1042.pdf |title=ARIA Dance – Week Commencing 15th February 2010 |journal=[[The ARIA Report]] |issue=1042 |page=21 |date=15 February 2010 |accessdate=27 February 2020 |via=[[National Library of Australia]]}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Australian Dance Albums ([[ARIA Charts|ARIA]])<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.aria.com.au/Issue1042.pdf |archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20100322222642/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20100305-0000/Issue1042.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-03-22 |title=ARIA Dance – Week Commencing 15th February 2010 |magazine=[[The ARIA Report]] |issue=1042 |page=21 |date=15 February 2010 |access-date=27 February 2020 |via=[[National Library of Australia]]}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
| 3
| 3
|-
|-
{{album chart|Austria|5|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 February 2020}}
{{album chart|Austria|5|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2020}}
|-
|-
{{album chart|Flanders|1|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 February 2020}}
{{album chart|Flanders|1|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2020}}
|-
|-
{{album chart|Wallonia|2|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|accessdate=17 February 2010}}
{{album chart|Wallonia|2|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|access-date=17 February 2010}}
|-
|-
{{album chart|BillboardCanada|12|artist=Massive Attack|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 February 2020}}
{{album chart|BillboardCanada|12|artist=Massive Attack|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2020}}
|-
|-
{{album chart|Czech|4|date=201006|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 February 2020}}
{{album chart|Czech|4|date=201006|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2020}}
|-
|-
{{album chart|Denmark|6|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 February 2020}}
{{album chart|Denmark|6|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2020}}
|-
|-
{{album chart|Netherlands|5|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 February 2020}}
{{album chart|Netherlands|5|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2020}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"| [[European Top 100 Albums|European Albums]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite web |last=Sexton |first=Paul |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/959260/sades-soldier-of-love-rules-euro-chart |title=Sade's 'Soldier Of Love' Rules Euro Chart |work=Billboard |date=25 February 2010 |accessdate=27 February 2020}}</ref>
! scope="row"| [[European Top 100 Albums|European Albums]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Sexton |first=Paul |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/959260/sades-soldier-of-love-rules-euro-chart |title=Sade's 'Soldier of Love' Rules Euro Chart |magazine=Billboard |date=25 February 2010 |access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref>
| 2
| 2
|-
|-
{{album chart|Finland|11|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 February 2020}}
{{album chart|Finland|11|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2020}}
|-
|-
{{album chart|France|2|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 February 2020}}
{{album chart|France|2|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2020}}
|-
|-
{{album chart|Germany4|4|id=125914|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 February 2020}}
{{album chart|Germany4|4|id=125914|artist=Massive Attack|album=Heligoland|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2020}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"| Greek International Albums ([[IFPI Greece|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://greekcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Massive+Attack&titel=Heligoland&cat=a |title=Massive Attack – Heligoland |website=greekcharts.com |accessdate=27 February 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826230122/http://greekcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Massive+Attack&titel=Heligoland&cat=a |archivedate=26 August 2012}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Greek International Albums ([[IFPI Greece|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://greekcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Massive+Attack&titel=Heligoland&cat=a |title=Greekcharts.com – Massive Attack – Heligoland |publisher=Hung Medien |access-date=27 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826230122/http://greekcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Massive+Attack&titel=Heligoland&cat=a |archive-date=26 August 2012}}</ref>
| 2
| 2
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|-
{{album chart|Hungary|32|year=2010|week=7|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 February 2020}}
{{album chart|Hungary|32|year=2010|week=7|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2020}}
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{{album chart|Ireland2|9|artist=Massive Attack|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 February 2020}}
{{album chart|Ireland2|9|artist=Massive Attack|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2020}}
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! scope="row"| Japanese Albums ([[Oricon Albums Chart|Oricon]])<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/162409/products/855257/1/ |script-title=ja:ヘリゴランド {{!}} マッシヴ・アタック |trans-title=Heligoland {{!}} Massive Attack |language=Japanese |publisher=[[Oricon]] |accessdate=15 April 2017}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Japanese Albums ([[Oricon Albums Chart|Oricon]])<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/162409/products/855257/1/ |script-title=ja:ヘリゴランド {{!}} マッシヴ・アタック |trans-title=Heligoland {{!}} Massive Attack |language=ja |publisher=[[Oricon]] |access-date=15 April 2017}}</ref>
| 29
| 29
|-
|-
! scope="row"| Mexican Albums ([[Top 100 Mexico]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mexicancharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Massive+Attack&titel=Heligoland&cat=a |title=Massive Attack – Heligoland |website=mexicancharts.com |accessdate=27 February 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022035643/http://mexicancharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Massive+Attack&titel=Heligoland&cat=a |archivedate=22 October 2012}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Mexican Albums ([[Top 100 Mexico]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mexicancharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Massive+Attack&titel=Heligoland&cat=a |title=Mexicancharts.com – Massive Attack – Heligoland |publisher=Hung Medien |access-date=27 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022035643/http://mexicancharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Massive+Attack&titel=Heligoland&cat=a |archive-date=22 October 2012}}</ref>
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| 57
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===Year-end charts===
=== Year-end charts ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Year-end chart performance for ''Heligoland''
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! scope="col"| Chart (2010)
! scope="col"| Chart (2010)
! scope="col"| Position
! scope="col"| Position
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|-
! scope="row"| Australian Dance Albums (ARIA)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-dance-albums-2010.htm |title=ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 50 Dance Albums 2010 |publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]] |accessdate=27 February 2020}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Australian Dance Albums (ARIA)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-dance-albums-2010.htm |title=ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 50 Dance Albums 2010 |publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]] |access-date=27 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111121650/http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-dance-albums-2010.htm |archive-date=11 January 2020}}</ref>
| 29
| 29
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|-
! scope="row"| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=2010&cat=a |title=Jaaroverzichten 2010 – Albums |language=Dutch |publisher=Ultratop |accessdate=27 February 2020}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=2010&cat=a |title=Jaaroverzichten 2010 – Albums |language=nl |publisher=Ultratop |access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref>
| 30
| 30
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|-
! scope="row"| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ultratop.be/fr/annual.asp?year=2010&cat=a |title=Rapports Annuels 2010 – Albums |language=French |publisher=Ultratop |accessdate=27 February 2020}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ultratop.be/fr/annual.asp?year=2010&cat=a |title=Rapports annuels 2010 – Albums |language=fr |publisher=Ultratop |access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref>
| 48
| 48
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|-
! scope="row"| European Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/yearendcharts/2010/european-100-albums |title=Year End Charts – European Top 100 Albums |website=Billboard.biz |year=2010 |accessdate=27 February 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003062606/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/yearendcharts/2010/european-100-albums |archivedate=3 October 2012}}</ref>
! scope="row"| European Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/yearendcharts/2010/european-100-albums |title=Year End Charts – European Top 100 Albums |magazine=Billboard |year=2010 |access-date=27 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003062606/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/yearendcharts/2010/european-100-albums |archive-date=3 October 2012}}</ref>
| 63
| 63
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|-
! scope="row"| French Albums (SNEP)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.snepmusique.com/fr/pag-259376-Classements-Annuels.html?year=2010&type=2 |title=Classement Albums – année 2010 |language=French |publisher=[[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique]] |accessdate=27 February 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005184435/http://www.snepmusique.com/fr/pag-259376-Classements-Annuels.html?year=2010&type=2 |archivedate=5 October 2013}}</ref>
! scope="row"| French Albums (SNEP)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.snepmusique.com/fr/pag-259376-Classements-Annuels.html?year=2010&type=2 |title=Classement Albums – année 2010 |language=fr |publisher=[[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique]] |access-date=27 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005184435/http://www.snepmusique.com/fr/pag-259376-Classements-Annuels.html?year=2010&type=2 |archive-date=5 October 2013}}</ref>
| 58
| 58
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|-
! scope="row"| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://hitparade.ch/charts/jahreshitparade/2010 |title=Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2010 |website=hitparade.ch |language=German |accessdate=27 February 2020}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://hitparade.ch/charts/jahreshitparade/2010/alben |title=Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2010 |website=hitparade.ch |language=de |access-date=22 July 2021}}</ref>
| 53
| 53
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|-
! scope="row"| UK Albums (OCC)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ukchartsplus.co.uk/UKChartsPlusEOY2010.pdf |title=UK Year-End Charts 2010 |work=[[UKChartsPlus]] |page=8 |accessdate=27 February 2020}}</ref>
! scope="row"| UK Albums (OCC)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ukchartsplus.co.uk/UKChartsPlusEOY2010.pdf |title=UK Year-End Charts 2010 |work=[[UKChartsPlus]] |page=8 |access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref>
| 150
| 150
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|-
! scope="row"| US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/dance-electronic-albums |title=Dance/Electronic Albums – Year-End 2010 |work=Billboard |accessdate=27 February 2020}}</ref>
! scope="row"| US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/dance-electronic-albums |title=Top Dance/Electronic Albums – Year-End 2010 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref>
| 15
| 15
|}
|}
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==Certifications==
== Certifications ==
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=France|award=Gold|relyear=2010|certyear=2010|access-date=18 April 2014|type=album|artist=Massive Attack|title=Heligoland}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=France|artist=Massive Attack|title=Heligoland|award=Gold|type=album|relyear=2010|certyear=2010|source=infodisc|accessdate=30 November 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Italy|award=Gold|relyear=2010|access-date=18 April 2014|type=album|artist=Massive Attack|title=Heligoland}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Italy|artist=Massive Attack|title=Heligoland|award=Gold|type=album|relyear=2010|certyear=2014|certweek=15|access-date=18 April 2014}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Poland|award=Gold|certyear=2010|relyear=2010|access-date=22 March 2018|type=album|artist=Massive Attack|title=Heligoland}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Poland|artist=Massive Attack|title=Heligoland|award=Gold|type=album|relyear=2010|certyear=2010|date=14 April 2010|access-date=22 March 2018}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|artist=Massive Attack|title=Heligoland|award=Gold|type=album|relyear=2010|access-date=18 April 2014|salesamount=216,607|salesref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121024092225/http://business.highbeam.com/411456/article-1G1-243874563/key-releases-111210 HighBeam]</ref>|refname="BPI"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|artist=Massive Attack|title=Heligoland|award=Gold|type=album|relyear=2010|id=8627-2279-2|date=18 June 2010|refname="BPI"|salesamount=122,187|salesref=<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicweek.com/publishing/read/round-hill-music-acquires-catalogue-of-two-founding-members-of-massive-attack/082533|publisher=[[Music Week]]|first=George|last=Garner|title=Round Hill Music acquires catalogue of two founding members of Massive Attack|date=4 February 2021|accessdate=28 December 2022}}</ref>}}
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==References==
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Heligoland
Studio album by
Massive Attack
Released8 February 2010 (2010-02-08)
Recorded2005–2009
Studio
  • 100 Suns (Bristol)
  • Robot Club (Bristol)
  • Attic (Bristol)
  • Studio 13 (London)
  • Stickydisc Recordings (Brooklyn)
  • UML / Amber (New York City)
Genre
Length53:05
LabelVirgin
Producer
Massive Attack chronology
Collected
(2006) 		Heligoland
(2010) 		Ritual Spirit
(2016)
Singles from Heligoland
  1. "Psyche"
  2. "Paradise Circus"
    Released: 17 October 2011

Heligoland is the fifth studio album by English electronic music duo Massive Attack, released on 8 February 2010 by Virgin Records. Named after a German archipelago, it was their first studio album in seven years, following 100th Window (2003).[1] It's the first album to feature Daddy G since Mezzanine (1998), therefore making it the first album by the band to be recorded as a duo. It also features recurring guest vocalists Horace Andy and Damon Albarn along with Martina Topley-Bird, Guy Garvey, Tunde Adebimpe and Hope Sandoval. It has been certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[2]

Personnel

[edit]

The record primarily features vocals from Horace Andy, as well as a number of guest vocalists: Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio, Damon Albarn of Blur and Gorillaz, Hope Sandoval of Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions and Mazzy Star, Guy Garvey of Elbow and Martina Topley-Bird.[3] Further contributions include guitar by Adrian Utley of Portishead (on "Saturday Come Slow"), keys from Portishead collaborator John Baggott (most notably on "Atlas Air"), keys and synth bass from Damon Albarn ("Splitting the Atom" and "Flat of the Blade" respectively), guitar (various tracks) and bass ("Girl I Love You") by Neil Davidge, bass by Billy Fuller of Beak (various tracks) and drumming from both the late Jerry Fuchs and regular Massive Attack session and touring drummer Damon Reece.

Dan Brown and Stew Jackson (Robot Club) co-wrote "Paradise Circus", played guitar on and co-wrote "Saturday Come Slow", and part-programmed and engineered those tracks. Tim Goldsworthy contributed additional production (specific tracks unstated). Most tracks were mixed by Mark "Spike" Stent and mastered by Tim Young at Metropolis Studios, as with previous records. Unlike previous records, there are no personal acknowledgements on the inlay. Most tracks were co-produced by Neil Davidge and Robert Del Naja;[4] Grant Marshall only contributed production to "Splitting The Atom", "Paradise Circus" and "Saturday Come Slow", but co-wrote every track. The album is dedicated to the memory of Blue Lines co-producer, Jonny Dollar.

Background

[edit]

The album's release was preceded by the release of the Splitting the Atom EP on 4 October 2009. During its development, the album was often referred to in the media as "LP5" (a reference to this being their fifth studio album) or "Weather Underground" (Robert Del Naja's early working title).[5]

The artwork, as with every Massive Attack album since Protection, is a collaboration between Tom Hingston and Del Naja, this time based on Del Naja's paintings. For an advertisement campaign on the London Underground, local traffic authority Transport for London insisted the cover image featured on advertising posters be altered so as not to resemble "street art", obliging the artists to remove drips and fuzz from the original image; this was intended to conform with their policy to not encourage graffiti.[clarification needed][6]

Many other guest vocalists recorded sessions in the time after 100th Window but did not end up being featured on the album. These include: Stephanie Dosen, Yolanda Quartey of Phantom Limb – effectively Robot Club's band) and Jhelisa (Anderson, who had previously recorded in 2002 in the studio for material that was not included on 100th Window); and, mostly before the release of Collected – Mike Patton, Aku and Akwetey Orraca-Tetteh and Devang Shah of Dragons of Zynth, Elizabeth Fraser, Terry Callier, Fredo Viola, Debbie Clare, Beth Orton and Dot Allison. Mos Def and Leslie Feist were named as artists scheduled for recording sessions back in 2004.[7] Backing tracks from Grant Marshall's side of Massive Attack's writing (mainly facilitated by and done with Robot Club) are known to have been sent to Alice Russell, and prepared for Sharon Jones,[8] Patti Smith and David Bowie during the era but collaboration did not come to fruition, nor did talks with Tom Waits or Tricky, in terms of featuring as guest vocalists on the record.[citation needed] Post-punks Mark Stewart and Keith Levene were pictured inside Del Naja's 100 Suns studio in 2009, but played no part on the album.[citation needed]

Del Naja said of the musical style of Heligoland,

"I think it's got definitely a more organic feel. [...] 100th Window was very much about this amalgamation of everything joining, and eventually the process was so extreme that you couldn't tell if there was a string part if it was electronic or natural. [There were] lots of organic parts that ended up sounding very electronic. It became a whole world of different processes, and we wanted to do something a bit different because we've had that experience so we wanted to do something else."[9]

The track "Girl I Love You", one of multiple tracks featuring Horace Andy, is a drastically reworked version of a song originally written by Andy during his solo career.

"Paradise Circus"
Paradise Circus feat Hope Sandoval
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Promotion

[edit]

Eight low-budget films were officially released online in promotion of Heligoland:

  • "Splitting the Atom" (Promo 1), directed by Baillie Walsh (2009).
  • "Paradise Circus", directed by Toby Dye (2009) features clips from an old pornographic film, interspersed with an interview with the film's now-aged female star Georgina Spelvin, who describes each stage of a film-oriented sex act and emphasises the added erotic excitement of the camera.[10]
  • "Splitting the Atom" (Promo 2), directed by Edouard Salier (2009). Video on YouTube
  • "Flat of the Blade", directed by Ewan Spencer (2009)
  • "Saturday Come Slow", directed by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin (2010), features a former Guantanamo Bay detainee at a laboratory in Cambridge, where he and a professor work in tandem to discuss the use of loud sounds as a means of torture.
  • "Psyche", directed by John Downer (2010)
  • "Atlas Air", directed by Eduard Salier, was downloadable with the digital Version of the Atlas Air EP. The video is in fact a prequel to Salier's version of "Splitting The Atom"
  • "Pray for Rain", directed by Jake Scott (2011)

Furthermore, a "United Snakes" video by UnitedVisualArtists, along with a previous alternate promo for "Psyche" directed by Dougal Wilson were also released.

"Paradise Circus" was licensed as the theme tune for the BBC drama series Luther.[11] "Paradise Circus" can also be heard in Gossip Girl,[12] "Misfits" (S2, Ep4), Revenge (S2, Ep6) and "9 Crimes", the fourth episode of the third season of True Blood,[13] as well as in the 2011 advert "Dominoes" for Citroën C5. A remixed version of "Paradise Circus" by Gui Boratto, can also be heard on Lincoln MKX commercials featuring Mad Men's John Slattery. "Splitting the Atom" is in the video game FIFA 11.

Release

[edit]
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?7.0/10[14]
Metacritic72/100[15]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[16]
Entertainment WeeklyB−[17]
The Guardian[18]
The Irish Times[19]
Los Angeles Times[20]
NME6/10[21]
Pitchfork5.0/10[22]
Rolling Stone[23]
Spin7/10[24]
Uncut[25]

The deluxe edition of Heligoland, available digitally and as a deluxe vinyl edition release, features three additional remixes as well as the "False Flags" B-side, "United Snakes".[26] Heligoland Remixed is a largely identical release, with the only difference being the replacement of "United Snakes" with an additional remix; this release was uploaded for listening on the duo's Facebook page. The standard edition is also available with a number of differently coloured covers.

Burial remix album

[edit]

In late 2009, Marshall suggested in an interview with Clash that the entirety of Heligoland may be remixed by Burial for release as a companion album, though various comments made afterwards suggest that this had been little more than an idea, with no actual work done on these remixes.[27]

In May 2010, Del Naja told Q magazine: "It's happening, but we can't talk about it. [Burial]'s very private and paranoid about it."[28]

"Four Walls"/"Paradise Circus", a single containing Burial's remix of "Paradise Circus", along with a remix of a previously unreleased Massive Attack track, "Four Walls" was released in 2011.

Atlas Air EP

[edit]

In interviews, Massive Attack had stated their intention to release an EP of leftover Heligoland tracks in May or June 2010. Songs said to be contained on this EP included "Invade Me" and "Red Light", both featuring Martina Topley-Bird.[29]

Subsequently, Massive Attack announced plans for the release of the Atlas Air EP, both digitally and as a limited edition of 1,000 units on vinyl record, on 1 November 2010, in aid of charity organization Warchild. The EP would feature an edit of the titular song; a Tim Goldsworthy remix; a Guy Garvey-penned and previously unfinished Heligoland track, "Redlight", featuring Guy Garvey on vocals; and its respective remix by Warp artist, Clark.[30]

Plans for the release were later changed: The release was moved back to 22 November 2010; The original version of "Redlight" was removed and replaced by the Jneiro Jarel remix of "Atlas Air", meaning that the EP would feature no previously unreleased work by the band. Additionally, vocals on the remix of "Redlight" were replaced with an uncredited female vocalist instead of those of its songwriter, Guy Garvey.[31]

Track listing

[edit]
Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)VocalsLength
1."Pray for Rain"
Adebimpe6:44
2."Babel"
Topley-Bird5:20
3."Splitting the Atom"
5:17
4."Girl I Love You"
  • Del Naja
  • Marshall
  • Davidge
  • Andy
Andy5:27
5."Psyche"
  • Del Naja
  • Marshall
  • Davidge
  • Topley-Bird
Topley-Bird3:25
6."Flat of the Blade"
Garvey5:30
7."Paradise Circus"
Sandoval4:58
8."Rush Minute"
  • Del Naja
  • Marshall
  • Davidge
3D4:51
9."Saturday Come Slow"
  • Del Naja
  • Marshall
  • Albarn
  • Jackson
  • Brown
Albarn3:44
10."Atlas Air"
  • Del Naja
  • Marshall
  • Davidge
  • John Baggott
3D7:49
Total length:53:05
Japanese edition bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
11."Fatalism" (Ryuichi Sakamoto & Yukihiro Takahashi remix)
4:54
Total length:57:59
Amazon digital extended edition bonus tracks[32]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
11."Paradise Circus" (Gui Boratto remix)
  • Del Naja
  • Marshall
  • Sandoval
  • Jackson
  • Brown
8:07
12."Fatalism" (Ryuichi Sakamoto & Yukihiro Takahashi remix)
  • Del Naja
  • Marshall
  • Davidge
  • Garvey
4:54
13."Girl I Love You" (She Is Danger remix)
  • Del Naja
  • Marshall
  • Davidge
  • Andy
5:00
14."Paradise Circus" (Breakage's Tight Rope remix)
  • Del Naja
  • Marshall
  • Sandoval
  • Jackson
  • Brown
4:44
Total length:75:83
iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus tracks[33]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."United Snakes"
  • Del Naja
  • Davidge
9:44
16."Pray for Rain" (Tim Goldsworthy remix)
  • Del Naja
  • Marshall
  • Davidge
  • Adebimpe
7:24
Total length:92:97

Personnel

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Credits adapted from the liner notes of Heligoland.[34]

Massive Attack

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Additional musicians

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Technical

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  • Robert Del Naja – production
  • Neil Davidge – production (all tracks); mixing (tracks 2, 7)
  • Grant Marshall – production (tracks 3, 7, 9)
  • Tim Goldsworthy – additional production
  • Mark "Spike" Stent – mixing (tracks 1, 3–6, 8–10)
  • Matty Green – mixing assistance (tracks 1, 3–6, 8–10)
  • Euan Dickinson – mixing assistance (tracks 2, 7); engineering (all tracks)
  • Eric Broucek – engineering
  • Lee Shephard – engineering
  • Leo Sidran – engineering
  • Jason Cox – engineering
  • Graham Archer – engineering
  • Robot Club – engineering
  • Tim Young – mastering at Metropolis Mastering (London)

Artwork

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  • Robert Del Naja – art, design, art direction
  • Tom Hingston Studio – design, art direction

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for Heligoland
Region Certification Certified units/sales
France (SNEP)[75] Gold 50,000*
Italy (FIMI)[76] Gold 25,000*
Poland (ZPAV)[77] Gold 10,000*
United Kingdom (BPI)[2] Gold 122,187[78]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

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