Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details Tracklist Blue Lines, released in 1991, is Massive Attack’s debut album and a foundational release in the trip-hop genre. It combines dub, soul, reggae, and hip-hop elements through a moody, atmospheric lens—sparse beats, deep basslines, and soulful vocals blend into a cohesive ambient sound. Tracks like “Unfinished Sympathy,” “Safe from Harm,” and “Daydreaming” establish a balance of emotional weight and sonic space: the album moves slowly, letting textures and small shifts carry meaning rather than relying on aggressive momentum. In retrospect, Blue Lines is often seen as laying the groundwork not only for Massive Attack’s future direction but for entire lines of downtempo and electronic music. Its influence stretches across genres—from trip-hop to future soul to ambient R&B. As the trio’s first major statement, it manages to sound both of its time and timeless, blending underground sensibilities with broad-reaching impact. Reviews “Blue Lines is not just the birth of trip-hop — it remains trip-hop’s greatest achievement.” – Pitchfork “Massive Attack’s debut still moves with an elegance few later works match.” – The Guardian Genre: Electronic Review AllMusic rating: AllMusic users: (2,741 votes) Read the AllMusic.com review Artist: Massive Attack Label: Circa, Virgin, Wild Bunch Records Format: LP Units: 1 Country: Europe Genre: Electronic Style: Downtempo, Trip Hop A1 Safe From HarmA2 One LoveA3 Blue LinesA4 Be Thankful For What You'Ve GotA5 Five Man ArmyB1 Unfinished SympathyB2 DaydreamingB3 LatelyB4 Hymn Of The Big Wheel
