No Protection

by Massive Attack

Released: February 17, 1995

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The remix offers a different take on the original tracks, infusing them with a distinctive dub sound that emphasizes rhythm and atmosphere. Mad Professor was initially contacted by Massive Attack to remix a song for a single from "Protection." After completing the remix, the band invited him to explore more of the album for additional remixes. This led to a complete track-by-track remix of nearly the entire album.

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"No Protection" is a 1995 dub remix of Massive Attack's second album, "Protection," created by British dub producer Mad Professor.

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Mad Professor heavily edited the original material, creating…

Mad Professor heavily edited the original material, creating a slow, pulsating mix that emphasized the beat, utilized extensive reverb, and featured vocals that faded in and out in classic dub style, with many tracks being predominantly instrumental.

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"No Protection" is a 1995 dub remix of Massive Attack's second album, "Protection," created by British dub producer Mad Professor. The remix offers a different take on the original tracks, infusing them with a distinctive dub sound that emphasizes rhythm and atmosphere.

Mad Professor was initially contacted by Massive Attack to remix a song for a single from "Protection." After completing the remix, the band invited him to explore more of the album for additional remixes. This led to a complete track-by-track remix of nearly the entire album. Mad Professor heavily edited the original material, creating a slow, pulsating mix that emphasized the beat, utilized extensive reverb, and featured vocals that faded in and out in classic dub style, with many tracks being predominantly instrumental.