Name: Protection
Brand: Massive Attack

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Catalogue number

5700962

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2016-12-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

RTUK

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

602557009620

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Import Version

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2021-06-11

Lasgo

Artist

Massive Attack

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Virgin

Massive Attack is a collaborative British music production group hailing from Bristol, England. The band, currently consisting of Robert Del Naja, Tricky, and Daddy G, was originally formed with the inclusion of Andrew Vowles. Their name was inspired by a slogan spray-painted by New York graffiti artist Brim in 1985. Initially adopted as a record label name, it later became the band's official moniker. During the Gulf War in 1991, their releases were labeled as 'Massive' to ensure continued airplay amidst pressure from the British Government.

The group emerged alongside fellow graffiti artists Balogun and Bio from TATS CRU in NYC. They collectively created pieces at the Malcolm X Centre in St. Paul's, Bristol. Renowned graffiti artist [a151718], known then as 3-D, played a significant role in adopting and popularizing the Massive Attack slogan.

With an influential presence in the music industry since their formation, Massive Attack continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their unique sound and innovative approach to music production.

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Three years after their debut album, Massive Attack followed up Blue Lines in 1994 with Protection. Their sophomore effort refined their sound, adding piano from Craig Armstrong and vocals from returning guests Tricky and Horace Andy, as well as newcomers Nicolette and Tracey Thorn (of Everything But The Girl). Tracey's appearance on the title track brought their sound to new heights, adding an emotional depth that hadn't been seen from the trio in the past. Pressed on 180G vinyl.

Protection

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