Massive Attack, the pioneering Bristol trip hop band led by Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall, reshaped electronic music with landmark albums like Blue Lines and Mezzanine. Known for hits such as "Unfinished Sympathy" and "Teardrop," Massive Attack blends soulful vocals, atmospheric beats, and political edge to create a signature sound.
The music video for Massive Attack's Unfinished Sympathy is famous for being filmed in a single continuous tracking shot.
Practice Questions
Q:What influence did they have on trip-hop?
A:They helped define the trip-hop genre.
Through experimental production, atmospheric beats, and blending of genres, Massive Attack set stylistic templates that influenced countless artists worldwide in electronic music.
Q:Who were the original members?
A:Founding members: Robert Del Naja, Grant Marshall, Andrew Vowles.
They were longtime friends from Bristol's underground scene; each contributed production, DJ, and artistic direction shaping Massive Attack's early sound and image.