“Blue Lines”: 30 Year Anniversary
“Blue Lines”, the outstanding debut album from Massive Attack celebrates its 30th anniversary in April 2021. It was released by Wild Bunch and Virgin Records on on 8 April 1991.
“Blue Lines” is considered to be one of the first trip hop albums, a fusion of hip-hop, dub, reggae and soul - featuring the distinct vocals of Shara Nelson, Horace Andy and Tricky.
The album established Massive Attack as one of the most innovative British bands of the 1990s and is considered as one of the best dance albums of all time.
ALBUM TRACK LISTING
Engineer [Mix] – Jeremy Allom
Vocals – Shara Nelson
Written-By – A Vowles, W Cobham, G Marshall, R Del Naja, S Nelson
2. “One Love”
Engineer [Mix] – Bryan Chuck New
Vocals – Horace Andy
Written-By – A Vowles, C J Williams, G Marshall, H Andy, R Del Naja
3. “Blue Lines”
Bass Guitar – Paul Johnson
Engineer - Kevin Petri
Engineer [Mix] – Jeremy Allom
Vocals – Massive Attack
Written-By – A Thaws, A Vowles, G Marshall, R Del Naja
4. “Be Thankful for What You’ve Got”
Engineer [Mix] – Jeremy Allom
Vocals – Tony Bryan
Written-By – W DeVaughn
5. “Five Man Army”
Engineer – Kevin Petri
Engineer [Mix] – Jeremy Allom
Vocals – Horace Andy, Massive Attack
Written-By – A Thaws, A Vowles, C Williams, G Marshall, R Del Naja
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – Wil Malone
Engineer [Mix] – Jeremy Allom
Engineer [Strings] – Hayden
Leader – Gavin Wright
Vocals – Shara Nelson
Written-By – A Vowles, G Marshall, J Sharp, R Del Naja, S Nelson
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – Wil Malone
Engineer [Mix] – Jeremy Allom
Vocals – Massive Attack, Shara Nelson
Written-By – A Thaws, A Vowles, G Marshall, R Del Naja, W Badarou
8. Lately”
Engineer [Mix] – Bryan Chuck New
Vocals – Shara Nelson
Written-By – A Vowles, F E Simon, G Marshall, G Redmond, J Simon, L Brownlee, R Del Naja, S Nelson
Arranged By [Additional] – Neneh Cherry
Backing Vocals – Mikey General
Engineer [Mix] – Jeremy Allom
Vocals – Horace Andy
Written-By – A Vowles, G Marshall, H Andy, N Cherry, R Del Naja