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Tmothy: /* 'Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers */

Tmothy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:06:12 GMT

'Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers

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	Years after the album was released, it was placed on many "Best Of" lists in UK, and even in the United States. In 2000, Q magazine placed '''Mezzanine''' at number 15 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever. In 2003, the album was ranked number 412 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 'The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time'.		Years after the album was released, it was placed on many "Best Of" lists in UK, and even in the United States. In 2000, Q magazine placed '''Mezzanine''' at number 15 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever. In 2003, the album was ranked number 412 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 'The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time'.

-	=='Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers==	+	==''Inertia Creeps'' & Manic Street Preachers==

	'''''[[Inertia Creeps]]''''' was originally written by '''Massive Attack''' and given to '''[[Manic Street Preachers]]''' to be sung by rhythm guitarist and lyricist '''Richey Edwards''' in early 1994. Since Edwards had a reputation for being volatile and unpredictable, '''Massive Attack''' were unsure of how receptive Edwards would be to the song. However, to their surprise, Edwards was enamored with '''''[[Inertia Creeps]]''''', and recorded a version with '''Manic Street Preachers'''. This version was shelved until 1998 when it appeared on the single release of '''Massive Attack''''s version.		'''''[[Inertia Creeps]]''''' was originally written by '''Massive Attack''' and given to '''[[Manic Street Preachers]]''' to be sung by rhythm guitarist and lyricist '''Richey Edwards''' in early 1994. Since Edwards had a reputation for being volatile and unpredictable, '''Massive Attack''' were unsure of how receptive Edwards would be to the song. However, to their surprise, Edwards was enamored with '''''[[Inertia Creeps]]''''', and recorded a version with '''Manic Street Preachers'''. This version was shelved until 1998 when it appeared on the single release of '''Massive Attack''''s version.

Tmothy: /* 'Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers */

Tmothy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:05:32 GMT

'Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers

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	=='Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers==		=='Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers==

-	'''''[[Inertia Creeps]]''''' was originally written by '''Massive Attack''' and given to '''[[Manic Street Preachers]]''' to be sung by rhythm guitarist and lyricist '''Richey Edwards''' in early 1994. Since Edwards had a reputation for being volatile and unpredictable, '''Massive Attack''' were unsure of how receptive Edwards would be to the song. However, to ~~'''Massive Attack''''s~~ surprise, Edwards was enamored with '''''[[Inertia Creeps]]''''', and recorded a version with '''Manic Street Preachers'''. ~~The '''Manic Street Preachers'''~~ version ~~of '''''[[Inertia Creeps]]'''''~~ was shelved until 1998 when it appeared on the single release of '''Massive Attack''''s version.	+	'''''[[Inertia Creeps]]''''' was originally written by '''Massive Attack''' and given to '''[[Manic Street Preachers]]''' to be sung by rhythm guitarist and lyricist '''Richey Edwards''' in early 1994. Since Edwards had a reputation for being volatile and unpredictable, '''Massive Attack''' were unsure of how receptive Edwards would be to the song. However, to their surprise, Edwards was enamored with '''''[[Inertia Creeps]]''''', and recorded a version with '''Manic Street Preachers'''. This version was shelved until 1998 when it appeared on the single release of '''Massive Attack''''s version.

	==Track listing==		==Track listing==

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Tmothy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:03:38 GMT

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	[[File:Mezzanine LP Massive Attack.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Mezzanine]]		[[File:Mezzanine LP Massive Attack.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Mezzanine]]
-	'''Mezzanine''' is Massive Attack's third studio album, released on April 27, 1998. It was produced by '''[[Neil Davidge]]''' along with the group and released by Virgin Records. Musically, '''Mezzanine''' is a major departure from the jazzy and laidback sound of the first two albums ('''[[Blue Lines]]''' and '''[[Protection]]'''), invoking the dark undercurrents which had always been present in the collective's music.	+	'''Mezzanine''' is '''[[Massive Attack]]''''s third studio album, released on April 27, 1998. It was produced by '''[[Neil Davidge]]''' along with the group and released by Virgin Records. Musically, '''Mezzanine''' is a major departure from the jazzy and laidback sound of the first two albums ('''[[Blue Lines]]''' and '''[[Protection]]'''), invoking the dark undercurrents which had always been present in the collective's music.
	It was released to near-universal acclaim worldwide, was a huge success in the UK and other parts of Europe, although it failed to share the same success in the United States, peaking at number 60 on the Billboard 200.		It was released to near-universal acclaim worldwide, was a huge success in the UK and other parts of Europe, although it failed to share the same success in the United States, peaking at number 60 on the Billboard 200.

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	'''Mezzanine''' was well received by critics, who praised the collective's new sound. Rolling Stone's Barney Hoskyns however, although praising the album, pointed its flaws; "[Sometimes] rhythm and texture are explored at the expense of memorable tunes, and the absence of the bizarre '''[[Tricky]]''' (who appeared on '''Blue Lines''' and '''Protection''') only highlights the flat, monotonous rapping of the group's 3-D."		'''Mezzanine''' was well received by critics, who praised the collective's new sound. Rolling Stone's Barney Hoskyns however, although praising the album, pointed its flaws; "[Sometimes] rhythm and texture are explored at the expense of memorable tunes, and the absence of the bizarre '''[[Tricky]]''' (who appeared on '''Blue Lines''' and '''Protection''') only highlights the flat, monotonous rapping of the group's 3-D."

-	John Bush of Allmusic also had positive light for the album's song '''[[Inertia Creeps]]'''; it "could well be the highlight, another feature for just the core threesome. With eerie atmospherics, fuzz-tone guitars, and a wealth of effects, the song could well be the best production from the best team of producers the electronic world had ever seen."	+	John Bush of Allmusic also had positive light for the album's song '''''[[Inertia Creeps]]'''''; it "could well be the highlight, another feature for just the core threesome. With eerie atmospherics, fuzz-tone guitars, and a wealth of effects, the song could well be the best production from the best team of producers the electronic world had ever seen."

-	Years after the album was released, it was placed on many "Best Of" lists in UK, and even in the United States. In 2000, Q'' magazine placed '''Mezzanine''' at number 15 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever. In 2003, the album was ranked number 412 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 'The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time'.	+	Years after the album was released, it was placed on many "Best Of" lists in UK, and even in the United States. In 2000, Q magazine placed '''Mezzanine''' at number 15 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever. In 2003, the album was ranked number 412 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 'The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time'.

	=='Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers==		=='Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers==

-	'''[[Inertia Creeps]]''' was originally written by Massive Attack and given to ~~band~~ Manic Street Preachers to be sung by rhythm guitarist and lyricist Richey Edwards in early 1994. Since Edwards had a reputation for being volatile and unpredictable, Massive Attack were unsure of how receptive Edwards would be to the song. However, to Massive Attack's surprise, Edwards was enamored with 'Inertia Creeps', and recorded a version with Manic Street Preachers. The Manic Street Preachers version of 'Inertia Creeps' was shelved until 1998.	+	'''''[[Inertia Creeps]]''''' was originally written by '''Massive Attack''' and given to '''[[Manic Street Preachers]]''' to be sung by rhythm guitarist and lyricist '''Richey Edwards''' in early 1994. Since Edwards had a reputation for being volatile and unpredictable, '''Massive Attack''' were unsure of how receptive Edwards would be to the song. However, to '''Massive Attack''''s surprise, Edwards was enamored with '''''[[Inertia Creeps]]''''', and recorded a version with '''Manic Street Preachers'''. The '''Manic Street Preachers''' version of '''''[[Inertia Creeps]]''''' was shelved until 1998 when it appeared on the single release of '''Massive Attack''''s version.

	==Track listing==		==Track listing==
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	==Personnel==		==Personnel==
-	* Robert Del Naja (3D) – vocals, producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples, art direction, design	+	* [[Robert Del Naja (3D)]] – vocals, producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples, art direction, design
-	* Grant Marshall (Daddy G) – vocals, producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples	+	* [[Grant Marshall\|Grant Marshall (Daddy G)]] – vocals, producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples
-	* Andrew Vowles (Mushroom) – producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples	+	* [[Andrew Vowles\|Andrew Vowles (Mushroom)]] – producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples
-	* Neil Davidge – producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples	+	* [[Neil Davidge]] – producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples
	* [[Horace Andy]], [[Elizabeth Fraser]], Sara Jay – vocals		* [[Horace Andy]], [[Elizabeth Fraser]], Sara Jay – vocals
-	* Angelo Bruschini – guitars	+	* [[Angelo Bruschini]] – guitars
	* John Harris, Bob Locke, Winston Blisset – bass guitars		* John Harris, Bob Locke, Winston Blisset – bass guitars
	* Andy Gangadeen – drums		* Andy Gangadeen – drums
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	* Tim Young – cut		* Tim Young – cut
	* Nick Knight – photography		* Nick Knight – photography
-	* Tom Hingston – art direction, design	+	* [[Tom Hingston]] – art direction, design

	[[File:Mezzanine inner.jpg\|center]]		[[File:Mezzanine inner.jpg\|center]]

Tmothy at 20:58, 7 December 2009

Tmothy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:58:06 GMT

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	==Album information==		==Album information==
-	Critics lauded the album's textured and deep sound, although it was a heavy departure from the sound of their previous releases. The album relies heavily on abstract and ambient sounds, as demonstrated in the song 'Mezzanine' among others.	+	Critics lauded the album's textured and deep sound, although it was a heavy departure from the sound of their previous releases. The album relies heavily on abstract and ambient sounds, as demonstrated in the song '''''Mezzanine''''' among others.

	The entire album was provided on their website for legal download many months before the physical release was announced. It was one of the first major uses of the MP3 format by a commercial organization.		The entire album was provided on their website for legal download many months before the physical release was announced. It was one of the first major uses of the MP3 format by a commercial organization.

-	In 1998 Manfred Mann sued Massive Attack for unauthorized use of a sample of the song "Tribute", used in "Black Milk". The song has subsequently appeared as "Black Melt" on later releases and at live performances, with the notable absence of the sample.	+	In 1998 '''Manfred Mann''' sued '''[[Massive Attack]]''' for unauthorized use of a sample of the song '''''Tribute''''', used in '''''Black Milk'''''. The song has subsequently appeared as '''''Black Melt''''' on later releases and at live performances, with the notable absence of the sample.

-	The track "Man Next Door" also sampled '10.15 Saturday Night', B-Side of British band The Cure's first single release in 1979.	+	The track '''''Man Next Door''''' also sampled '''''10.15 Saturday Night''''', B-Side of British band '''The Cure''''s first single release in 1979.

	==Reception==		==Reception==

Tmothy at 16:01, 13 October 2009

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	[[File:Mezzanine LP Massive Attack.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Mezzanine]]		[[File:Mezzanine LP Massive Attack.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Mezzanine]]
-	'''Mezzanine''' is Massive Attack's third studio album, released on April 27, 1998. It was produced by Neil Davidge along with the group and released by Virgin Records. Musically, '''Mezzanine''' is a major departure from the jazzy and laidback sound of the first two albums ('''[[Blue Lines]]''' and '''[[Protection]]'''), invoking the dark undercurrents which had always been present in the collective's music.	+	'''Mezzanine''' is Massive Attack's third studio album, released on April 27, 1998. It was produced by '''[[Neil Davidge]]''' along with the group and released by Virgin Records. Musically, '''Mezzanine''' is a major departure from the jazzy and laidback sound of the first two albums ('''[[Blue Lines]]''' and '''[[Protection]]'''), invoking the dark undercurrents which had always been present in the collective's music.
	It was released to near-universal acclaim worldwide, was a huge success in the UK and other parts of Europe, although it failed to share the same success in the United States, peaking at number 60 on the Billboard 200.		It was released to near-universal acclaim worldwide, was a huge success in the UK and other parts of Europe, although it failed to share the same success in the United States, peaking at number 60 on the Billboard 200.

Tmothy at 16:00, 13 October 2009

Tmothy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:00:40 GMT

Tmothy: /* Personnel */

Tmothy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:55:49 GMT

Personnel

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	* Nick Knight – photography		* Nick Knight – photography
	* Tom Hingston – art direction, design		* Tom Hingston – art direction, design
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		+	[[File:Mezzanine inner.jpg\|center]]

Tmothy: /* Track listing */

Tmothy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:47:05 GMT

Track listing

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	# "(Exchange)" 4:08 <small> (Hilliard/Garson) </small>		# "(Exchange)" 4:08 <small> (Hilliard/Garson) </small>
	# "Superpredators" (Japanese bonus track) - 5:16 <small> (Del Naja/Marshall/Vowles) </small>		# "Superpredators" (Japanese bonus track) - 5:16 <small> (Del Naja/Marshall/Vowles) </small>
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-	~~[[[[File:Mezzanine inner.jpg\|center]]~~

	==Personnel==		==Personnel==

Tmothy: /* Track listing */

Tmothy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:46:36 GMT

Track listing

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	# "(Exchange)" 4:08 <small> (Hilliard/Garson) </small>		# "(Exchange)" 4:08 <small> (Hilliard/Garson) </small>
	# "Superpredators" (Japanese bonus track) - 5:16 <small> (Del Naja/Marshall/Vowles) </small>		# "Superpredators" (Japanese bonus track) - 5:16 <small> (Del Naja/Marshall/Vowles) </small>
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		+	[[[[File:Mezzanine inner.jpg\|center]]

	==Personnel==		==Personnel==

Tmothy: /* 'Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers */

Tmothy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:45:58 GMT

'Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers

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	=='Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers==		=='Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers==
-	~~[[File:Mezzanine sleeve.jpg\|350px\|left]]~~	+
-	'Inertia Creeps' was originally written by Massive Attack and given to band Manic Street Preachers to be sung by rhythm guitarist and lyricist Richey Edwards in early 1994. Since Edwards had a reputation for being volatile and unpredictable, Massive Attack were unsure of how receptive Edwards would be to the song. However, to Massive Attack's surprise, Edwards was enamored with 'Inertia Creeps', and recorded a version with Manic Street Preachers. The Manic Street Preachers version of 'Inertia Creeps' was shelved until 1998.	+	'Inertia Creeps' was originally written by Massive Attack and given to band Manic Street Preachers to be sung by rhythm guitarist and lyricist Richey Edwards in early 1994. Since Edwards had a reputation for being volatile and unpredictable, Massive Attack were unsure of how receptive Edwards would be to the song. However, to Massive Attack's surprise, Edwards was enamored with 'Inertia Creeps', and recorded a version with Manic Street Preachers. The Manic Street Preachers version of 'Inertia Creeps' was shelved until 1998.

	==Track listing==		==Track listing==

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	[[File:Mezzanine LP Massive Attack.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Mezzanine]]		[[File:Mezzanine LP Massive Attack.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Mezzanine]]
-	'Mezzanine' is Massive Attack's third studio album, released on April 27, 1998. It was produced by Neil Davidge along with the group and released by Virgin Records. Musically, 'Mezzanine' is a major departure from the jazzy and laidback sound of the first two albums ('[[Blue Lines]]' and '[[Protection]]'), invoking the dark undercurrents which had always been present in the collective's music.	+	'''Mezzanine''' is Massive Attack's third studio album, released on April 27, 1998. It was produced by Neil Davidge along with the group and released by Virgin Records. Musically, '''Mezzanine''' is a major departure from the jazzy and laidback sound of the first two albums ('''[[Blue Lines]]''' and '''[[Protection]]'''), invoking the dark undercurrents which had always been present in the collective's music.
	It was released to near-universal acclaim worldwide, was a huge success in the UK and other parts of Europe, although it failed to share the same success in the United States, peaking at number 60 on the Billboard 200.		It was released to near-universal acclaim worldwide, was a huge success in the UK and other parts of Europe, although it failed to share the same success in the United States, peaking at number 60 on the Billboard 200.

-	'Mezzanine' marked the departure of band member [[Andrew Vowles]] (Mushroom), due to creative conflicts. Similar to their previous albums, the majority of the songs consists of one or more samples, ranging from Isaac Hayes to Led Zeppelin. The album has sold over 300,000 copies in the UK alone since its release.	+	'''Mezzanine''' marked the departure of band member '''[[Andrew Vowles]]''' (Mushroom), due to creative conflicts. Similar to their previous albums, the majority of the songs consists of one or more samples, ranging from Isaac Hayes to Led Zeppelin. The album has sold over 300,000 copies in the UK alone since its release.

	==Album information==		==Album information==
-	Critics lauded the album's textured and deep sound, although it was a heavy departure from the sound of their previous releases. The album relies heavily on abstract and ambient sounds, as demonstrated in the song 'Mezzanine' among others~~. [[Horace Andy]], a well-known reggae artist also performed several spots on the album~~.	+	Critics lauded the album's textured and deep sound, although it was a heavy departure from the sound of their previous releases. The album relies heavily on abstract and ambient sounds, as demonstrated in the song 'Mezzanine' among others.

	The entire album was provided on their website for legal download many months before the physical release was announced. It was one of the first major uses of the MP3 format by a commercial organization.		The entire album was provided on their website for legal download many months before the physical release was announced. It was one of the first major uses of the MP3 format by a commercial organization.
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	==Reception==		==Reception==
	[[File:D G Mushroom.jpg\|200px\|left]]		[[File:D G Mushroom.jpg\|200px\|left]]
-	'Mezzanine' was well received by critics, who praised the collective's new sound. Rolling Stone's Barney Hoskyns however, although praising the album, pointed its flaws; "[Sometimes] rhythm and texture are explored at the expense of memorable tunes, and the absence of the bizarre [[Tricky]] (who appeared on 'Blue Lines' and 'Protection') only highlights the flat, monotonous rapping of the group's 3-D."	+	'''Mezzanine''' was well received by critics, who praised the collective's new sound. Rolling Stone's Barney Hoskyns however, although praising the album, pointed its flaws; "[Sometimes] rhythm and texture are explored at the expense of memorable tunes, and the absence of the bizarre '''[[Tricky]]''' (who appeared on '''Blue Lines''' and '''Protection''') only highlights the flat, monotonous rapping of the group's 3-D."

-	John Bush of Allmusic also had positive light for the album's song 'Inertia Creeps'; it "could well be the highlight, another feature for just the core threesome. With eerie atmospherics, fuzz-tone guitars, and a wealth of effects, the song could well be the best production from the best team of producers the electronic world had ever seen."	+	John Bush of Allmusic also had positive light for the album's song '''[[Inertia Creeps]]'''; it "could well be the highlight, another feature for just the core threesome. With eerie atmospherics, fuzz-tone guitars, and a wealth of effects, the song could well be the best production from the best team of producers the electronic world had ever seen."

-	Years after the album was released, it was placed on many "Best Of" lists in UK, and even in the United States. In 2000, Q'' magazine placed 'Mezzanine' at number 15 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever. In 2003, the album was ranked number 412 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 'The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time'.	+	Years after the album was released, it was placed on many "Best Of" lists in UK, and even in the United States. In 2000, Q'' magazine placed '''Mezzanine''' at number 15 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever. In 2003, the album was ranked number 412 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 'The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time'.

	=='Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers==		=='Inertia Creeps' & Manic Street Preachers==

-	'Inertia Creeps' was originally written by Massive Attack and given to band Manic Street Preachers to be sung by rhythm guitarist and lyricist Richey Edwards in early 1994. Since Edwards had a reputation for being volatile and unpredictable, Massive Attack were unsure of how receptive Edwards would be to the song. However, to Massive Attack's surprise, Edwards was enamored with 'Inertia Creeps', and recorded a version with Manic Street Preachers. The Manic Street Preachers version of 'Inertia Creeps' was shelved until 1998.	+	'''[[Inertia Creeps]]''' was originally written by Massive Attack and given to band Manic Street Preachers to be sung by rhythm guitarist and lyricist Richey Edwards in early 1994. Since Edwards had a reputation for being volatile and unpredictable, Massive Attack were unsure of how receptive Edwards would be to the song. However, to Massive Attack's surprise, Edwards was enamored with 'Inertia Creeps', and recorded a version with Manic Street Preachers. The Manic Street Preachers version of 'Inertia Creeps' was shelved until 1998.

	==Track listing==		==Track listing==
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	==Personnel==		==Personnel==
-	* [[Robert Del Naja (3D)]] – vocals, producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples, art direction, design	+	* Robert Del Naja (3D) – vocals, producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples, art direction, design
-	*[[Grant Marshall]] (Daddy G) – vocals, producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples	+	* Grant Marshall (Daddy G) – vocals, producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples
-	* [[Andrew Vowles]] (Mushroom) – producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples	+	* Andrew Vowles (Mushroom) – producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples
-	* [[Neil Davidge]] – producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples	+	* Neil Davidge – producer, arrangements, programming, keyboards, samples
	* [[Horace Andy]], [[Elizabeth Fraser]], Sara Jay – vocals		* [[Horace Andy]], [[Elizabeth Fraser]], Sara Jay – vocals
	* Angelo Bruschini – guitars		* Angelo Bruschini – guitars