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No Protection

Massive Attack · 1995

49 min · 8 tracks · electronica · trip hop

A deep exploration of ambient soundscapes fused with dub's rhythmic intricacies and haunting vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady immersion in soundscapes
  • haunting vocals for introspection
  • gradual progression of themes
  • deep exploration of textures

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek instant gratification from music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 17, 1995, 'No Protection' is a remix album that follows Massive Attack's breakthrough 'Protection' from 1994. At this point in their career, Massive Attack was solidifying their influence within the trip-hop genre, carving out a distinct sound that resonated across the UK and beyond. This album showcases their ability to reinterpret previous work while maintaining the atmospheric essence that defined their style.
Stylistic neighbors
Portishead· Tricky· Morcheeba

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Radiation Ruling the Nation (Protection) 8:35
  • 2 Bumper Ball Dub (Karmacoma) 5:59
  • 3 Trinity Dub (Three) 4:22
  • 4 Cool Monsoon (Weather Storm) 7:10
  • 5 Eternal Feedback (Sly) 6:26
  • 6 Moving Dub (Better Things) 5:57
  • 7 I Spy (Spying Glass) 5:07
  • 8 Backward Sucking (Heat Miser) 6:17

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