Massive Attack
Real Name:
Massive Attack
Profile:
Collaborative British music production group from Bristol, England.
The band currently consists of Robert Del Naja, Tricky, and Daddy G. The original lineup also included Andrew Vowles. The group name is taken from a slogan sprayed by New York graffiti artist 'Brim', who sprayed 'Massive Attack' underneath a 'piece' in Bristol, UK in 1985. 'Brim', along with 'Balogun' and 'Bio' were part of the TATS CRU from NYC who sprayed a 'piece' each together at the Malcolm X Centre, St. Paul's in Bristol. Robert Del Naja, who was an upcoming graffiti artist at the time, with the tag 3-D, has stated that he/they had adopted the slogan initially as a name for a record label, and then later took it on as a band name. During the 1991 Gulf War the group name was shown on some releases as 'Massive' in order to maintain airplay after pressure from the British Government on radio programmers.
The band currently consists of Robert Del Naja, Tricky, and Daddy G. The original lineup also included Andrew Vowles. The group name is taken from a slogan sprayed by New York graffiti artist 'Brim', who sprayed 'Massive Attack' underneath a 'piece' in Bristol, UK in 1985. 'Brim', along with 'Balogun' and 'Bio' were part of the TATS CRU from NYC who sprayed a 'piece' each together at the Malcolm X Centre, St. Paul's in Bristol. Robert Del Naja, who was an upcoming graffiti artist at the time, with the tag 3-D, has stated that he/they had adopted the slogan initially as a name for a record label, and then later took it on as a band name. During the 1991 Gulf War the group name was shown on some releases as 'Massive' in order to maintain airplay after pressure from the British Government on radio programmers.
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Massive Attack | Blue Lines (Album) | Circa, Virgin | WBRLP 1 | Europe | 1991 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CDVIR (WR) 180 (8398832) |
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Massive Attack | Protection (Album) | Wild Bunch Records, Circa | CDVIR (WR) 180 (8398832) | South Africa | 1994 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Massive Attack V Mad Professor | Massive Attack V Mad Professor - No Protection (Album) | Wild Bunch Records | wbrcd3, WBRCD3, 7243 8 40290 2 9 | Europe | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TCD 1208 |
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Massive Attack | In Concert 682 (CD, Transcription) | BBC World Service, BBC Radio International | TCD 1208 | UK | 1996 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7243 8 45599 2 2 |
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Massive Attack | Mezzanine (Album) | Circa, Circa, Virgin, Virgin | 7243 8 45599 2 2 | Canada | 1998 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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724358132144 |
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Massive Attack | 100th Window (Album) | Virgin, Virgin | 724358132144 | Thailand | 2003 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Massive Attack | 100th Window (Interview Disc) (CD, Promo) | Virgin | CDIVDJ 2967 | UK | 2003 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CDVDJ 2988, 0724387418523 |
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Massive Attack | Danny The Dog (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Album) | Virgin, Virgin | CDVDJ 2988, 0724387418523 | UK | 2004 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7243 8 74397 2 6 |
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Massive Attack | Unleashed (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Album) | Virgin, Virgin | 7243 8 74397 2 6 | US | 2005 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Massive Attack | Heligoland (Album, EP) | The Vinyl Factory | 5099962863629 | Australia | 2010 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Massive Attack V. Mad Professor | Massive Attack V. Mad Professor - Massive Attack V. Mad Professor Part II (Mezzanine Remix Tapes '98) (Album) | UMC, Virgin EMI Records | B07VJWW5KV | Japan | 2019 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MASS 001 |
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Massive Attack Featuring Daddy Gee* And Carlton | Massive Attack Featuring Daddy Gee* And Carlton - Any Love | Massive Attack Records | MASS 001 | UK | 1988 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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WBRS 1, 113 580 |
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Massive Attack | Daydreaming (Single) | Wild Bunch Records | WBRS 1, 113 580 | Europe | 1990 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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WBRT 3, 614 346 |
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Massive Attack | Safe From Harm (Single) | Wild Bunch Records, Circa | WBRT 3, 614 346 | UK & Europe | 1991 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MAT 1 |
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Massive Attack | Be Thankful For What You've Got (Single) | Virgin | MAT 1 | UK | 1991 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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WBRS 2, 114 035 |
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Massive* | Unfinished Sympathy (Single) | Wild Bunch Records, Wild Bunch Records | WBRS 2, 114 035 | UK | 1991 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MAT 7 |
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Massive Attack | Five Man Army (12", S/Sided, W/Lbl) | Wild Bunch Records | MAT 7 | UK | 1991 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MAT 8 |
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Massive Attack | One Love (12", S/Sided, W/Lbl) | Wild Bunch Records | MAT 8 | UK | 1991 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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WBRS 4, 114 698 |
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Massive Attack | Massive Attack E.P. (EP, Single) | Wild Bunch Records, Circa | WBRS 4, 114 698 | UK | 1992 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SLYCD 1 |
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Massive Attack | Sly (Single, Maxi) | Wild Bunch Records, Circa, Wild Bunch Records | SLYCD 1 | Netherlands | 1994 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Massive Attack | Euro Child (Cass, S/Sided, Single, Promo) | Circa | none | UK | 1994 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DPRO-12801 |
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Massive Attack | Protection (Single) | Wild Bunch Records, Circa, Wild Bunch Records, Wild Bunch Records | DPRO-12801 | US | 1994 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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WBRDE 7 |
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Massive Attack | Karmacoma EP (EP, Single) | Wild Bunch Records, Wild Bunch Records, Circa, Circa | WBRDE 7 | UK | 1995 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Musttdj 96 |
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Remixed By Massive Attack | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Remixed By Massive Attack - Mustt Mustt (12", Promo) | Real World Records | Musttdj 96 | UK & Europe | 1996 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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WBRTXDJ 8 |
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Massive Attack | Superpredators (Single) | Virgin | WBRTXDJ 8 | UK | 1997 | Sell This Version |
Reviews Show All 17 Reviews
jtottersen
September 23, 2021
A nod towards their legacy and importance is the appeal across genres, i.e. famed metal acts Sepultura and Dillinger Escape Plan have both covered "Angel" from Mezzanine.
Scrit
August 31, 2021
The dropping of 'Attack' from their name during the first Gulf War wasn't about album sales but a measure of protest against the war, all wars. If anything MA is well known to be very socially & politically engaged in activism and campaigns.

barhoniac
February 16, 2021
I preferred it when they changed their name to ‘Massive’ during the Gulf War so as not to harm their sales.

MISTER_DIA-TRIBE_73
December 15, 2017
massive attack phoenix festival female singer but who is she please!
mousayayakool
November 22, 2017
Can we know why the name of Shara Nelson doesn't appear..anywhere ??
she was part of the original group !
she was part of the original group !
kevinb1972
March 14, 2017
Mezzanine the standout album. First two were great also. What a band, what style.

KDSutherland
November 20, 2016
Reissues for the first two albums and the Mad Proff. remix coming early December.
sengork
December 27, 2015
One of a kind band, some might find it surprising how far they've come from their Wild Bunch hip-hop days.
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