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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, Morcheeba, UNKLE 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.

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neonl wrote:
yesterday evening

Portugal, tonight, again. But this time a I am not going :(

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neonl wrote:
Saturday afternoon

Portugal, tonight!

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duzguneser wrote:
Saturday morning

When will the new album, how much longer we wait to shit...

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duzguneser wrote:
Saturday morning

When will the new album, how much longer we wait to shit...

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Untouchable1406 wrote:
Friday evening

I LOVE THIS BAND :D their music really makes me think and i can really enjoy in it :)

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adam_wrong wrote:
Friday afternoon

Shazum.

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claudia_l wrote:
Thursday evening

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ribarino wrote:
Thursday afternoon

impressive ~

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such_me wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

*Teardrop, I against I and Karmacoma* I like `em

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gabiuspears wrote:
Wednesday morning

so lovely

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JonathanC06 wrote:
Wednesday morning

Why isn't Dissolved Girl not playable? Would have loved to have it had come up on my stream for Last fm for the 360. :(

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nemeside wrote:
Tuesday evening

Please vote for this image: http://www.last.fm/music/Massive+Attack/+images/37901819

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jjaavviieerr wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

ataque masivo ..

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Blurgirl4life wrote:
Monday afternoon

beautiful listened to their songs for years only recently finding out who they are

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Oz_Alchemist wrote:
Monday morning

ABSTRACT AND TRIP-HOP ARTIST, COME CHECK THIS PAGE : http://www.last.fm/music/Oz+Alchemist

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Lukaszxx wrote:
7 days ago

amazing sound inspired by Massive Attack,Nine Inch Nails,My Bloody Valentine www.myspace.com/cellophanelosangeles

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nemeside wrote:
7 days ago

Where is that beautiful RED image on stage? :(

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PaulineeUuh wrote:
7 days ago

I'm with adam_wrong - I can hardly find the good word to describe yesterday night, insane..

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ende_neu81 wrote:
7 days ago

M.A. @ CONEGLIANO

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adam_wrong wrote:
7 days ago

Yesterday night was perfect, for the lack of better words.

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