Massive Attack

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Formed 1987.

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Massive Attack are an English musical group from Bristol consisting of Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall. Working with co-producers, as well as various musicians and guest vocalists, they make records and tour live. The duo are considered to be progenitors of the trip hop genre. Their début album Blue Lines was released in 1991, with the single "Unfinished Sympathy" reaching the charts and later being voted the 10th greatest song of all time in a poll by The Guardian. 1998's Mezzanine, containing "Teardrop", and 2003's 100th Window charted in the UK at number 1. Both Blue Lines and Mezzanine feature in Rolling Stones list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

The group has won numerous music awards throughout their career, including a Brit Award—winning Best British Dance Act, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and two Q Awards. They have released 5 studio albums that have sold over 11 million copies worldwide.

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  1. Massive Attack plan live 'dream'

    Thu 24 Jan 2013 17:59

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  2. Massive Attack for War Child

    Tue 23 Nov 2010 10:34

    Trip-hop pioneers put out a new EP to raise money for charity

  3. Massive Attack flee the UK

    Mon 2 Aug 2010 14:05

    Trip hop pioneers steer clear of British festivals

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BBC Reviews

  1. Heligoland 2010

    Review of Heligoland

    Reviewed by Jaime Gill

    They remain one of our most fascinating, extraordinary bands.

  2. Collected 2006

    Review of Collected

    Reviewed by Jack Smith

    This is a compilation to cherish - one where you can leave the skip button untouched.

  3. Unleashed: Original Soundtrack 2005

    Review of Unleashed: Original Soundtrack

    Reviewed by Morag Reavley

    ...it sounds truly contemporary and devoid of the usual soundtrack clichés.

  4. 100th Window 2003

    Review of 100th Window

    Reviewed by Andy Puleston

    Disappointing fourth studio album from the supposed musical innovators. Full of...

  5. Mezzanine 1998

    Review of Mezzanine

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    It's the dark heart of their back catalogue.

  6. Blue Lines 1991

    Review of Blue Lines

    Reviewed by Mike Diver

    The band's landmark debut remains a classic 20 years since its release.

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