Boots on the Ground

~ Release by Massive Attack, Tom Waits (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

This edition:

- 180g ‘EcoSonic’ records, mixed at random in red, white and blue, housed in a full colour sleeve, with additional screen printing.

In keeping with the band's sector leading efforts to reduce carbon emissions across both live activity and recorded output, Massive Attack have partnered with Good Neighbor to produce an ‘EcoSonic’ pressing. Manufactured using 100% recycled PET (rPET) rather than traditional PVC, the record is fully recyclable and produced via an energy-efficient injection moulding process - a significant shift in record manufacturing. Packaging follows the same approach, with sleeves made from 100% recycled, FSC®-certified paper stock and outer slipcases produced from recycled polyethylene.

Includes unlimited streaming of Boots on the Ground via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Download available in 24-bit/48kHz.
shipping out on or around July 31, 2026

Annotation last modified on 2026-04-16 16:34 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼12" Vinyl
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1Boots on the Ground
recording engineer:
Karl Derfler
producer:
Robert Del Naja, Grantley Marshall and Stew Jackson (English musician, producer, and songwriter)
mixer:
Ben Baptie
drums (drum set):
Casey X. Waits (drummer & tuntablist, son of Tom Waits)
guitar and synthesizer:
Stew Jackson (English musician, producer, and songwriter)
percussion:
Tom Waits
piano:
Dan Moore (pianist, organist)
background vocals:
Casey X. Waits (drummer & tuntablist, son of Tom Waits) and Grantley Marshall
vocals:
Tom Waits
performer:
Massive Attack
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Massive Attack (in 2026)
music videos:
Boots on the Ground by Massive Attack / Tom Waits
recording of:
Boots on the Ground
lyricist and composer:
Kathleen Brennan, Grantley Marshall, Stew Jackson (English musician, producer, and songwriter) and Tom Waits
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