Massive Attack is a pioneering collective from Bristol, England, credited with shaping the trip-hop genre, which emerged in the early 1990s. Formed in 1988 by Robert "3D" Del Naja, Grant "Daddy G" Marshall, and initially Andy "Mushroom" Vowles, the group became renowned for their fusion of hip hop, dub, soul, and electronic music. Their sound is characterized by a mix of brooding electronic landscapes, haunting melodies, and a diverse array of guest vocalists.

Achieving widespread acclaim with their debut album "Blue Lines" in 1991, which featured the iconic single "Unfinished Sympathy", Massive Attack cemented their reputation with subsequent releases, including the dark and textured "Mezzanine" in 1998, and their fourth album "100th Window" in 2003. After a seven-year hiatus, they returned with "Heligoland" in 2010, which continued to push the boundaries of their sound. The band's innovation within the electronic music scene is evident in their EPs such as "Atlas Air" and "Splitting The Atom", as well as their collaborative "Ritual Spirit" EP in 2016. Massive Attack's music remains deeply influential, resonating with an aura of timelessness that continues to inspire artists across various genres.

Genres

Downtempo

Electronica

Trip Hop

Ambient

Experimental

Soul

Hip Hop

Alternative Rock

Experimental Rock

Chill Out

Dub

Related Artists

Portishead

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Morcheeba

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UNKLE

Lamb

Air

Hooverphonic

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Latest Release

Mezzanine (Deluxe)

Massive Attack

Album - 19 Tracks - Released August 23, 2019