Native British band Massive Attack will be visiting London during their upcoming tour in early 2010. The February 2010 tour date is set to coincide with the release of the duo's latest album, Heligoland, which follows closely on the heels of the 2009 EP, Splitting the Atom.
Comprised of DJs Robert Del Naja (3D) and Grant Marshall (Daddy G), Massive Attack is a staple of experimental music in Europe, boasting of collaborations with the likes of David Bowie, Madonna, and TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe during the course of their 22 year career. In brighter times, the well-known duo counted production whiz Andrew Vowles (Mushroom) amongst their ranks, but permanently parted ways with Vowles in 2009 due to disagreements about the future of the band's sound.
From Bristol to the Big-Time
Massive Attack emerged from the Bristol music scene of the mid-1980s, where the members were previously involved in the band, The Wild Bunch. Not long after, Marshall, Del Naja, and Vowles formed their own act with an eclectic mix of electronic, hip hop, soul, punk, and house influences, leading to a recording contract with Circa Records in 1990.
The trio's first studio album, Blue Lines, was released in 1991 by Virgin Records, and was unexpectedly met with favourable critical reactions in the UK. The album introduced the band's signature fusion of melancholic downtempo beats, paired with ghostlike vocals from featured guest singers, most notably Shara Nelson. Massive Attack's innovative musical style quickly received the label of trip hop, a genre that has since grown to include Portishead and Tricky.
Rocky Moments in the Rise to Fame
Following a disastrous U.S. tour, Massive Attack refueled and released two successful albums, Protection in 1994 and Mezzanine in 1998. Under the lead of former MC, Del Naja, the band gradually began to incorporate more post-punk influences into their music, a factor that eventually contributed to disputes between Del Naja and Vowles. The 2003 album, 100th Window, was almost entirely dominated by Del Naja with minimal input from the remaining member, Daddy G.
Massive Attack's latest studio efforts comes in the wake of charity involvement with the Hoping Foundation and several years spent reconnecting with former collaboraters. While tickets for the Brighton Dome tour date have already sold out, devoted Massive Attack fans can still secure a seat at the Hammersmith Apollo in London for February 11, 2010. London hotels will likely be experiencing heavy traffic in early 2010, so non-locals should make appropriate plans as soon as possible. The Hammersmith is ideally located near a range of accommodations, from luxury locations to cheap hotels. There's no need to miss out on Massive Attack's tour this year.
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