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Sly

Massive Attack · 1994

28 min · 5 tracks · electronica · trip hop

A hypnotic blend of ethereal soundscapes and deep basslines that define the trip hop genre.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady exploration of hypnotic themes
  • immersive soundscapes for deep listening
  • for late-night introspection
  • subtle shifts in mood and

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer quick, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'Sly' came during Massive Attack's ascent following their acclaimed debut album, 'Blue Lines'. This project solidified their distinctive sound, blending elements of hip hop, reggae, and dub into a genre-defining signature style.
Stylistic neighbors
Portishead· Tricky· Morcheeba

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sly (7 Stones mix) 5:58
  • 2 Sly (Underdog mix) 5:19
  • 3 Sly (album version) 5:24
  • 4 Sly (Cosmic dub) 5:26
  • 5 Sly (Eternal Feedback dub) 6:23

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