: The album was shaped using an SSL G-series console and an AKAI MPC 3000 for sampling. Stent notably used his arsenal of guitar pedals on unexpected sources—including keyboards and vocals—to achieve the album's aggressive character.
In recent years, Mezzanine has been re-released in various high-resolution audio formats, including FLAC, 24-bit, and 96kHz. These formats offer improved sound quality compared to standard CD releases.
Mezzanine received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with many praising the album's dark, atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics. The album has since been recognized as a landmark work in the trip-hop genre, influencing a generation of musicians and producers.