Author: All The Lyrics
The Massive Attack is fairly coined one of the most successful
bands of 1990s. They pose as founders of a music trend, often
referred to as "trip-hop" and revolutionists in the music scene.
Their music is electronic and combines elements of jazz, hip
hop, rock, and classical into music that is often named as
trip-hop and other genres; lately darker, subtler forms of
electronic music have been dominant influences. The Massive
Attack are constant collaborators and have worked with a diverse
mix of artists, from Sharon Nelsen, Nicollet, Tracy Torn,
Elizabeth Fraser and reggae star Horace Andy.
Hence, their chief achievement is a unique sound, with no
comparison, they have managed to become popular playing
disturbing, bizarre and paranoiac tunes. Their mega-hit "Rising
Ton" from the third CD album "Mezzanine", released in 1998
reminds potent claustrophobia attack. The Massive Attack's music
has since long become a classical example of success, and stands
in line with tracks of the Led Zeppelin and the Kraftwerk. Hence
the band has released as many as 4 CD albums and best tracks
collection "Collected" alone, the first three albums, especially
the "Protection" are believed to be a masterpiece, comprising
ever successful tracks.
The pilot "Blue Lines" CD album was distributed in the USA. Only
after the "Live With Me" toped US charts the first album was
re-released and was well-received critically and commercially.
The Massive Attack's fourth album, "100th Window" was released
in early 2003. It entered the Top 10 in the UK charts. While
some critics found "100th Window" not up to par with previous
offerings, many found it a worthwhile listening experience.
Among titbits a mini track "I Against I", featuring New York
rapper Most Def, and remix of Marvin Gay's song "I want You",
featuring Madonna.
Their work has also been used in many feature films, including
"The Matrix", " The Snatch", the "187", the " Pi", and
television shows, such as the "24", "The West Wing", "This
Life", the "CSI" and the "Prison Break".