Review · 1991 · Trip Hop
Massive Attack - Blue Lines
Massive Attack's Blue Lines reviewed: the debut credited with kicking off trip hop, with a variety and finding-themselves vibe I liked even more than Mezzanine.
The verdict
Massive Attack has been one of the greatest discoveries of this project for me. Mezzanine was my introduction to the band, and I’m justifiably jacked up to listen to Blue Lines, their debut album that’s widely credited with kicking off the trip hop genre.
If anything I liked this album more than Mezzanine. It has a variety and “finding themselves” vibe that makes it feel unique in multiple ways. Repeated listens were even better, cementing this as a true favorite. The variety and consistent quality blew me away; this one’s going on the “need on vinyl” list immediately.
Jams
“One Love”
“Be Thankful For What You’ve Got”
“Five Man Army”
“Hymn Of The Big Wheel”
From the roundup Jamwise #37 - Best Albums of 1991.