Blue Lines

Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking sound of Massive Attack with their debut album, "Blue Lines," available on limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Released in 1991 on their Wild Bunch label through Virgin Records, "Blue Lines" is a highly influential album that helped define the trip hop genre. Featuring breakbeats, sampling, and rapping on several tracks, the album stands out by integrating live instruments and approaching the hip hop movement from an underground British perspective. The album showcases the distinctive vocals of Shara Nelson and Horace Andy, along with the rapping of Tricky Kid, creating a rich, layered sound that resonated deeply with the club scene and college radio stations alike.

"Blue Lines" was hailed as a revolutionary release, with NME's Dele Fadele praising it as "the sleekest, deadliest, most urbane, most confounding LP 1991 has yet seen." The album blurred the boundaries between soul, funk, reggae, house, classical, hip-hop, and space-rock, setting the blueprint for the future of dance and electronic music. Tracks like "Safe From Harm" and "Unfinished Sympathy" exemplify the innovative fusion of genres that Massive Attack masterfully achieved. This limited edition vinyl pressing not only offers superior sound quality but also provides a tangible connection to one of the most seminal albums in modern music history. Add "Blue Lines" to your vinyl collection and experience the pioneering spirit of Massive Attack that continues to influence artists and listeners around the world.