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Massive Attack's Blue Lines turns 35

musicApr 8, 2026538

Massive Attack's debut album Blue Lines turned 35 this year, first released in 1991. The record fused hip hop, dub, soul, reggae, and electronic production into the slow, cinematic sound now called trip-hop. It contains the classic single Unfinished Sympathy and launched the trip-hop movement in the UK. The anniversary has sparked remasters, sample-source playlists, and renewed streaming attention, highlighting the album's lasting influence on electronic and alternative music.

Key Highlights

Blue Lines, Massive Attack's 1991 debut, is credited as the first trip-hop album.
Contains the single Unfinished Sympathy, a landmark soul-electronic crossover.
35th anniversary celebrated with remasters, sample playlists, and streaming features.