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The critical and commercial triumphs of Portishead, Tricky and Roni Size have established Bristol as a centre of slow-burning creativity, but it was the staggering impact Massive Attack made with their debut album which first put the West Country town on the musical map and made reluctant superstars of Mushroom, 3-D and Daddy G. Blue Lines provided a blueprint for the sound which would become known as trip-hop, combining the raw soundsystem vibe of the Wild Bunch parties with immaculate production and the distinguished vocal talents of Tricky, Shara Nelson and Horace Andy. From the understated beats and deftly-arranged ensemble rapping of the title track to the smokey paranoia of "Five Man Army" and the unrepeatable melancholic splendour of "Unfinished Sympathy", the album is a modern classic through and through. It won the Mercury Music Prize in 1992 and remains the finest work of a frighteningly talented group. --Ed Potton
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Groundbreaking debut album from 1991! Includes "Unfinished Sympathy" ; "Safe From Harm" and "Be Thankful ...".
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I came to this album very late - 13 years late to be exact - and I'm still in the honeymoon period with it, playing it constantly. I'm probably about to say the same as everyone else but there's not a duff track here, mainly because of the different styles at play (jazz, hip-hop, dub, dance, bits of soul, the beginnings of trip-hop, tribal beats with 'Hymn of the big wheel' and of course, orchestral music on 'Unfinished Sympathy'). There's a wonderfully sparse, late-night feel on tracks such as 'Blue Lines' and 'Five Man Army' - the way 3D and crew languidly interact with each other on these tracks is awesome - and 'Lately' has such a dreamy, atmospheric quality to it, not forgetting a wicked bassline. Then there's the magnificent 'Unfinished Sympathy', but I don't think I need to go on about the chilling effect it has on my mind, body and soul because that's all old hat really. Not that this album will ever be old hat - I'm pretty sure I'll still be listening to it in another 13 years.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Like most people, I first got to know of this band through hearing 'Unfinished Sympathy'. It's not that typical of the rest of the album, but I bought it on the strength of the one track, and boy, and I glad I did!
This has got to be one of the best albums of the 90's, one that redefined music and gave birth to the genre of 'trip-hop'. I know that sounds like a terrible exageration, but I really cannot think of anyone else who played this kind of music before Blue Lines.
Every track here is a killer - 'Five Man Army' is a favourite of mine, and 'Blue Lines' gives us a clue where the band were going to head in future years. There is such a range of vocal talent here, from the undoubted talents of Shara Nelson and Horace Andy to the slightly off-key talk/whisper of 3-D. I don't think any other band would be able to get away with such a diverse collection of vocal talent on one album.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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i've been listening to this album a lot lately and it still sounds as fresh now as it did all those years ago. i don't think there's one weak track on the album and some of them are simply stellar. this is the album that spawned a complete new genre in 'trip-hop' but don't let thoughts of the sneaker pimps put you off as most of the scene was just a pale imitation of this album.
everyone knows the massive single 'unfinshed sympathy' with shara nelson vocals and famous video and lots of people also know the mighty 'safe from harm' (again ms nelson on the vocals making it another obvious single choice) but it's on tracks like 'blue lines', 'lately' and the sublime 'daydreaming' that this album comes into its own.
absolutely essential and every home should own a copy.
everyone knows the massive single 'unfinshed sympathy' with shara nelson vocals and famous video and lots of people also know the mighty 'safe from harm' (again ms nelson on the vocals making it another obvious single choice) but it's on tracks like 'blue lines', 'lately' and the sublime 'daydreaming' that this album comes into its own.
absolutely essential and every home should own a copy.
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Why Blue Lines Is A Classic
I am from Bristol and I am not being biased in any way I am a music freak and have listened to many many albums as I am a music producer and mixer also. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. G. M. Detisi
Blue lines
The delivery was prompt even though from overseas the cd is genuine and of good quality. thank you to the sender keep up the good work.
Published 2 months ago by Theboycoyle
Triumph of Hype over art
They look cool - in a 90's sort of way. Sleeve work has attitude.
Of a time when drum and bass were courting but not quite married, while freshly rhythmic it stops a long way... Read more
Of a time when drum and bass were courting but not quite married, while freshly rhythmic it stops a long way... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Blackmale
Lineas Azules
Bue... este disco está expuesto en el MoMA en NYC. Es raro... igual que este review. Chupala. Esaaaaaa no me deja publicar!
Published 6 months ago by Norberto Lucero
top stuff from massive attack
I've loved Massive Attack's Unfinished Sympathy ever since it was first released but never knew what album it came from until recently, Wow! Read more
Published 9 months ago by tiswas
Once a masterpiece. Now, a decent album.
My interest in Massive Attack started with the song "Teardrop", as it was the case with many people, I suppose. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Troels Stampe Johansen
Stunning
After 20 years, Blue Lines remains a stunning beauty, and has certainly earned a spot in a 'greatest albums' list. The masterpiece of the album is of course, Unfinished Sympathy. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Tom Van San
Half Decent Album
As others I bought this album on the strength of 'Unfinished Sympathy' which is a fantastic track and is well deserving of its place as a classic in the electonica genre. Read more
Published on 9 April 2009 by I. M. Knight
Influential, brilliant .An album fully deserving the title classic.
Should i ever be asked to name the album i consider to be the most influential in the history of music( given that i have,nt heard every album in the history of music) i would... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2008 by russell clarke
Bristol music
In reference to the review dubbing this a one track album, what album were you listening to???? I am offended by your review! Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2007 by R. Rudge
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