Massive Attack

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	Blue Lines New Import - 5700960 Sealed, latest run of the 2016 EU reissue. 'Made In Germany' sticker on back. "The first masterpiece of what was only termed trip-hop much later, Blue Lines filtered American hip-hop through the lens of British club culture, a stylish, nocturnal sense of scene that encompassed music from rare groove to dub to dance. The album balances dark, diva-led club jams along the lines of Soul II Soul with some of the best British rap (vocals and production) heard up to that point, occasionally on the same track. The opener "Safe from Harm" is the best example, with diva vocalist Shara Nelson trading off lines with the group's own monotone (yet effective) rapping. Even more than hip-hop or dance, however, dub is the big touchstone on Blue Lines. Most of the productions aren't quite as earthy as you'd expect, but the influence is palpable in the atmospherics of the songs, like the faraway electric piano on "One Love" (with beautiful vocals from the near-legendary Horace Andy). One track, "Five Man Army," makes the dub inspiration explicit, with a clattering percussion line, moderate reverb on the guitar and drums, and Andy's exquisite falsetto flitting over the chorus. Blue Lines isn't all darkness, either -- "Be Thankful for What You've Got" is quite close to the smooth soul tune conjured by its title, and "Unfinished Sympathy" -- the group's first classic production -- is a tremendously moving fusion of up-tempo hip-hop and dancefloor jam with slow-moving, syrupy strings. Flaunting both their range and their tremendously evocative productions, Massive Attack recorded one of the best dance albums of all time." All Music Guide - John Bush more
	Heligoland New - LP - VF 13 Sealed 2011 Deluxe Set Includes 2 180gm LPs Of The Album, Another 180gm 4-Track 12", 28 Page Booklet, CD Version Of Album And Comes In A Glitter Covered Triple Gatefold. Absolutely Stunning Set! more
	Mezzanine New Import - 0602537540433 Sealed, latest run of the 2023 2LP, 180gm EU reissue. 'Made In Germany' sticker on back. Mezzanine (1998) is Massive Attack’s dark, brooding masterpiece and one of the most influential trip-hop albums ever made. Layering haunting atmospheres, heavy basslines, and eerie textures, it pushes the genre into more experimental territory. With standout tracks like “Teardrop,” “Angel,” and “Inertia Creeps,” the album blends melancholy vocals, hypnotic rhythms, and cinematic production into a sound both unsettling and beautiful. Bold, atmospheric, and genre-defining, Mezzanine remains a cornerstone of electronic music. more
	Mezzanine New Import - 0602537540433 Sealed, Latest Press Of The 2013 180gm Reissue. "Increasingly Ignored Amidst The Exploding Trip-hop Scene, Massive Attack Finally Returned In 1998 With Mezzanine, A Record Immediately Announcing Not Only That The Group Was Back, But That They'd Recorded A Set Of Songs Just As Singular And Revelatory As On Their Debut, Almost A Decade Back. It All Begins With A Stunning One-Two-Three-Four Punch: "Angel," "Risingson," "Teardrop," And "Inertia Creeps." Augmenting Their Samples And Keyboards With A Studio Band, Massive Attack Open With "Angel," A Stark Production Featuring Pointed Beats And A Distorted Bassline That Frames The Vocal (By Group Regular Horace Andy) And A Two-Minute Flame-out With Raging Guitars. "Risingson" Is A Dense, Dark Feature For Massive Attack Themselves (On Production As Well As Vocals), With A Kitchen Sink's Worth Of Dubby Effects And Reverb. "Teardrop" Introduces Another Genius Collaboration -- With Elizabeth Fraser From Cocteau Twins -- From A Production Unit With A Knack For Recruiting Gifted Performers. The Blend Of Earthy With Ethereal Shouldn't Work At All, But Massive Attack Pull It Off In Fine Fashion. "Inertia Creeps" Could Well Be The Highlight, Another Feature For Just The Core Threesome. With Eerie Atmospherics, Fuzz-tone Guitars, And A Wealth Of Effects, The Song Could Well Be The Best Production From The Best Team Of Producers The Electronic World Had Ever Seen. Obviously, The Rest Of The Album Can't Compete, But There's Certainly No Sign Of The Side-Two Slump Heard On Protection, As Both Andy And Fraser Return For Excellent, Mid-Tempo Tracks ("Man Next Door" And "Black Milk," Respectively)." AMG - John Bush. more
	Mezzanine Used Import - WBRLP4 2009 2LP Reissue Without Printed Inner Sleeves. "Increasingly Ignored Amidst The Exploding Trip-hop Scene, Massive Attack Finally Returned In 1998 With Mezzanine, A Record Immediately Announcing Not Only That The Group Was Back, But That They'd Recorded A Set Of Songs Just As Singular And Revelatory As On Their Debut, Almost A Decade Back. It All Begins With A Stunning One-Two-Three-Four Punch: "Angel," "Risingson," "Teardrop," And "Inertia Creeps." Augmenting Their Samples And Keyboards With A Studio Band, Massive Attack Open With "Angel," A Stark Production Featuring Pointed Beats And A Distorted Bassline That Frames The Vocal (By Group Regular Horace Andy) And A Two-Minute Flame-out With Raging Guitars. "Risingson" Is A Dense, Dark Feature For Massive Attack Themselves (On Production As Well As Vocals), With A Kitchen Sink's Worth Of Dubby Effects And Reverb. "Teardrop" Introduces Another Genius Collaboration -- With Elizabeth Fraser From Cocteau Twins -- From A Production Unit With A Knack For Recruiting Gifted Performers. The Blend Of Earthy With Ethereal Shouldn't Work At All, But Massive Attack Pull It Off In Fine Fashion. "Inertia Creeps" Could Well Be The Highlight, Another Feature For Just The Core Threesome. With Eerie Atmospherics, Fuzz-tone Guitars, And A Wealth Of Effects, The Song Could Well Be The Best Production From The Best Team Of Producers The Electronic World Had Ever Seen. Obviously, The Rest Of The Album Can't Compete, But There's Certainly No Sign Of The Side-Two Slump Heard On Protection, As Both Andy And Fraser Return For Excellent, Mid-Tempo Tracks ("Man Next Door" And "Black Milk," Respectively)." AMG - John Bush. more
	Risingson Used Import - WBRT 8 1997 Clear Vinyl In Matte Cover With No. 59499. Also Includes "Superpredators". more
	Singles 90/98 Used - LP - Masbox Beautiful 11 Disc Box Set Containing “Daydreaming,” “Unlimited Sympathy,” “Safe From Harm,” “Hymn Of The Big Wheel,” “Inertia Creeps,” “Teardrop,” “Angel,” “Risingson,” “Karmacoma,” “Protection” And “Sly.” A Giant Colour Poster Is Also Included. This Box Set Is, For Lack Of A Better Word, Massive. All 11 Massive Attack Singles From "Blue Lines", "Protection" And "Mezzanine" Are Collected Here, Complete With B-Sides And A Host Of Remixes. The Box Set Is Heat Sensitive (Which Means That It's Black But When Heat Is Applied It Turns White, See My Handprint On The Scan). more