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• Blue Lines, released in 1991, is Massive Attacks debut album and a foundational release in the trip-hop genre. It combines dub, soul, reggae, and hip-hop elements through a moody, atmospheric lenssparse 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 Attacks future direction but for entire lines of downtempo and electronic music. Its influence stretches across genresfrom trip-hop to future soul to ambient R&B. As the trios first major statement, it manages to sound both of its time and timeless, blending underground sensibilities with broad-reaching impact.

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  Blue Lines is not just the birth of trip-hop it remains trip-hops greatest achievement. Pitchfork

  Massive Attacks debut still moves with an elegance few later works match. The Guardian

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  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 Harm
  A2 One Love
  A3 Blue Lines
  A4 Be Thankful For What You’Ve Got
  A5 Five Man Army
  B1 Unfinished Sympathy
  B2 Daydreaming
  B3 Lately
  B4 Hymn Of The Big Wheel