Massive Attack’s ‘Blue Lines’ Changed Everything
Massive Attack provided the first truly viable British response to the then-rising—and stubbornly indigenous—sensibilities of American hip-hop culture.
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The 15 Landmark Dance Tracks of 1991
These are 15 dance tracks–some pure, some nearer pop–that tell the story of what the form was up to in 1991.
The 20 Most Memorable Songs of 1991
So much remarkable music was released in 1991 that it’s difficult to choose just 20 memorable songs of 1991 without a few omissions.
Rock en Seine Sets the Bar High for Music Festivals
The 20th edition of France’s famed Rock en Seine sees ever-growing crowds, impressive performances, and an atmosphere to rival the highest of highs.
The 70 Best Albums of 2010
2010's best albums are highlighted by the emergence of a future superstar, two veteran and virtuoso rappers, and a Dream Team of indie bands releasing career peaks.
Mad Cool Festival Day 2: The Arctic Monkeys and a Massive Shame
The second day of the Mad Cool Festival saw a tremendous performance from the newly matured Arctic Monkeys, along with a cancellation of Massive Attack on spot due to "noise issues".
Massive Attack – “Teardrop” (Singles Going Steady Classic)
"Teardrop" is every bit as haunting and iconic today as it was 18 years ago.
Massive Attack – “The Spoils” ft. Hope Sandoval (Singles Going Steady)
"The Spoils" classicist leanings prove that Massive Attack don't need to chase fads in order to create stirring and uniquely powerful music.
Massive Attack and Ghostpoet – “Come Near Me” (Singles Going Steady)
One of three new songs from Massive Attack's Fantom app, "Come Near Me" is a really creepy number.
Massive Attack / Young Fathers – “Voodoo in My Blood”
"Voodoo in My Blood" is a trip-hop New Orleans funeral parade with the casket open, brimming with incantatory rhymes and death-hymn melodies.
Massive Attack: Ritual Spirit
Massive Attack primes the trip-hop pump with a compelling, bite-sized EP.
Massive Attack, Tricky and 3D – “Take It There” (Singles Going Steady)
It's nice when Massive Attack does more than just vamp for Tricky. Take away the vocals and you still have yourself an intoxicating trip-hop brew -- in waltz time at that!