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Bristol, United Kingdom (1987 – present)
The pioneering force behind the rise of trip-hop, Massive Attack were among the most innovative and influential groups of their generation; their hypnotic sound — a darkly sensual and cinematic fusion of hip-hop rhythms, soulful melodies, dub grooves, and choice samples — set the pace for much of the dance music to emerge throughout the 1990s, paving the way for such acclaimed artists as Portishead, Sneaker Pimps, Beth Orton, and Tricky, himself a Massive Attack alumnus. Their history dates back to 1983 and the formation of the Wild Bunch, one of the earliest and most successful sound-system/DJ collectives to arrive on the UK music scene; renowned for their seamless integration of a wide range of musical styles, from punk to reggae to R&B, the group’s parties quickly became can’t-miss events for the Bristol club crowd, and at the peak of their popularity they drew crowds so enormous that the local live music scene essentially ground to a halt.
When the Wild Bunch folded during the mid-’80s, two of its members — Andrew Vowles (Mushroom) and Grant Marshall (Daddy G) — teamed with local graffiti artist 3D (born Robert del Naja) to form Massive Attack in 1987; another Wild Bunch alum, Nellee Hooper, split his time between the new group and his other project, Soul II Soul. The group’s first single, “
Daydreaming,” appeared in 1990; it featured the sultry vocals of singer Shara Nelson and raps by Tricky, another onetime Wild Bunch collaborator.
When the Wild Bunch folded during the mid-’80s, two of its members — Andrew Vowles (Mushroom) and Grant Marshall (Daddy G) — teamed with local graffiti artist 3D (born Robert del Naja) to form Massive Attack in 1987; another Wild Bunch alum, Nellee Hooper, split his time between the new group and his other project, Soul II Soul. The group’s first single, “
Daydreaming,” appeared in 1990; it featured the sultry vocals of singer Shara Nelson and raps by Tricky, another onetime Wild Bunch collaborator.
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Inertia Creeps
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Risingson
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Unfinished Sympathy
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Safe From Harm
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Exchange
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Black Milk
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Future Proof
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Man Next Door
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Butterfly Caught
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Mezzanine
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Shoutbox
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jae__moon wrote:
Let's face it. Massive Attack will never release that "new album".
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TheOnlyHelicon wrote:
They were great live when I watched the Mezzanine tour.
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Hiigg wrote:
Inertia Creeps =X
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JPClose wrote:
Massive Attack > Portishead & Sneaker Pimps anyday. But I like them all.
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harlekin3307 wrote:
Hey, does someone now something about the new album?
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blackadder77 wrote:
Sneaker pimps > both
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riddlem wrote:
portishead >> massive attack
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azusinc wrote:
thanks
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pureeavle wrote:
respect!
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infectedmodes wrote:
► We Love British Bands
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aniym wrote:
so, i've been waiting for the new record from pretty much the day 100th window was released, when I realized that I didn't like it (time has softened my opinion on it however). that would mean that I've been waiting for proper MA material for almost 6.5 years. I can make it to Spring 2010 if the new album has strong hints of Mezzanine, which is what people have been saying. I have thus far refused to listen to the new tracks in shitty youtube handheld cam form, but i really want to believe that they'll try to resurrect Mezzanine's stunningly futuristic sound. It was at least a decade ahead of its time to begin with, so it's the least they could do.
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nametaken12 wrote:
Vocalists for the new album have been confirmed as being Damon Albarn from Blur, Guy Garvey from Elbow and Hope Sandoval formerly of Mazzy Star. This has been confirmed on producer Neil Davidge's site: http://neildavidge.com/news/#newsstory01 Horace Andy, 3D and probably Daddy G will also be vocalists on the new album.
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Danske11 wrote:
This is no fair if they dont release their new album by at least the end of the year! IM DYING TO HEAR MARAKESH AND DOBRO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! both of which have a "Group Four" vibe, which is my favourite song!! Massive Attack + Liz Fraser = Pure Win.
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TruthAndOnly wrote:
lp%
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Weurd wrote:
Does someone know more about the Massive Mixes album? I've just bought it from somebody else, but I can't find any information about it..
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nametaken12 wrote:
Thats just me reading between the lines from what I know so I might be completely wrong and the new album will be out this Autumn but I'm beginning to doubt it.
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nametaken12 wrote:
They are still mixing the album right at this moment, so its still not quite there yet. The new album will probably come out Spring 2010 with a EP/single coming out first in September/October 2009 to coincide with the Autumn tour. There will be an official announcement from the band in another week or so revealing what exactly their plans are.
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mikeywayy wrote:
wtf this is awesome.
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gEEEERa wrote:
ON TOUR lol!
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ichel92 wrote:
Im addicted to Man Next Door
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Sep
5
Massive Attack @ Guadalajara
Auditorio Telmex, Zapopan, Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
655 shouts
| 339 attendees
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Sep
11
Bestival
Robin Hill, Newport, United Kingdom
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| 403 attendees
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Sep
17
Massive Attack
O2 Academy Brixton, London, United Kingdom
2 shouts
| 67 attendees
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