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Massive Attack

Bristol collective whose combination of dark rhythms, reverb-laden guitars, and atmospheric samples helped pioneer the sound of trip-hop.
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Album Highlights

  • Blue Lines
    Massive Attack
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  • 100th Window
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    100th Window
  • Protection
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    Protection
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Massive Attack

Massive Attack - Artist Details

Active

1980s - 2020s

Formed

1988 in Bristol, Avon, England

Genre

Electronic

Styles

Alternative Dance Club/Dance Electronica Trip-Hop Alternative Pop/Rock

Also Known As

Massive

Group Members

Robert del Naja Daddy G Adrian Thaws Horace Andy Andrew Vowles Neil Davidge Shara Nelson Tracey Thorn Stephanie Dosen
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