Share This Story. Sign up for Complex notifications for breaking news and stories. No Thanks Allow. Having begun its career practically bringing the music scene in Bristol to a halt, Massive Attack is now a seasoned veteran, able to hold its distinct sound throughout a large, open-air venue. Far removed from its beginnings as the fresh new band, Massive Attack instead arrives in Los Angeles as legendary pioneers. The Bristol underground music scene, where Massive Attack had its beginnings, was a collection of rave clubs that catered to university students willing to explore experimental styles, and served as the perfect springboard for the group to unleash their innovative new sound.
Adored for its seamless soulful and emotional depth, it was cited by many as a game-changing release for the Bristol music scene and British music in general. I love Massive Attack; they are one of my favorite "bands" in the world.
And I want to find something similar to them, but more like the albums: Mezzanine , th window and Heligoland. Any suggestions? Massive Attack are most commonly labelled a Trip-Hop band. The most obvious other band that came from the same Bristol scene is Portishead ; you might also want to check out Tricky 's first solo album, Maxinquaye.
As a slightly downbeat dance-influenced music, you might also give Gorillaz a try; I wonder if you might also like Model 's Mind and Body album - e. I absolutely agree about Hooverphonic, Portishead and Morcheeba , those'd be my first picks too. Groove Armada have some songs that are in this sort of style, Think Twice I think you'd really love!
I fell in love with those songs instantly, and Massive Attack are one of my fave bands : Nice taste in music everyone's got in this topic! You might want to check out Santigold as well, it's not exactly trip-hop I guess, but she's a really underestimated female artist with a great sound!
There's also a Belgian band who made awesome triphop music in their early days: Hooverphonic fka Hoover. If you are more into instrumental music, you should listen to the French band Air. They made beautiful albums like 'Walkie Talkie' and 'Moon Safari'. Another place to look is under the label "downtempo.
Most of the other suggested artists don't have that particular dark, almost post-punkish atmosphere of the later Massive Attack. His later works are rather in the electroswing genre. But for that, like so much else, I blame the homogenizing impact of the internet. Our music these days could come from anywhere; our cities could be anywhere.
I still have never been to Bristol, but at least I know where I can find it. You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser and improve your visit to our site. Ryu Spaeth RyuSpaeth. Want more on art, books, and culture? Editor's Picks. The Soapbox Daniel Boguslaw. The Soapbox Matt Ford. The Soapbox Bruce Bartlett.
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