The Massive Attack is fairly coined one of the most successful bands of 1990s. They pose as founders of a music trend, often referred to as 'trip-hop' and revolutionists in the music scene. Their music is electronic and combines elements of jazz, hip hop, rock, and classical into music that is often named as trip-hop and other genres; lately darker, subtler forms of electronic music have been dominant influences. The Massive Attack are constant collaborators and have worked with a diverse mix of artists, from Sharon Nelsen, Nicollet, Tracy Torn, Elizabeth Fraser and reggae star Horace Andy.
Hence, their chief achievement is a unique sound, with no comparison, they have managed to become popular playing disturbing, bizarre and paranoiac tunes. Their mega-hit 'Rising Ton' from the third CD album 'Mezzanine', released in 1998 reminds potent claustrophobia attack. The Massive Attack's music has since long become a classical example of success, and stands in line with tracks of the Led Zeppelin and the Kraftwerk. Hence the band has released as many as 4 CD albums and best tracks collection 'Collected' alone, the first three albums, especially the 'Protection' are believed to be a masterpiece, comprising ever successful tracks.
The pilot 'Blue Lines' CD album was distributed in the USA. Only after the 'Live With Me' toped US charts the first album was re-released and was well-received critically and commercially. The Massive Attack's fourth album, '100th Window' was released in early 2003. It entered the Top 10 in the UK charts. While some critics found '100th Window' not up to par with previous offerings, many found it a worthwhile listening experience. Among titbits a mini track 'I Against I', featuring New York rapper Most Def, and remix of Marvin Gay's song 'I want You', featuring Madonna.
Their work has also been used in many feature films, including 'The Matrix', ' The Snatch', the '187', the ' Pi', and television shows, such as the '24', 'The West Wing', 'This Life', the 'CSI' and the 'Prison Break'.
