The band was formed in 1993 by Tony Nwachukwu and Charlie Dark. Charlie Dark was a part time journalist and DJ and had been approached by James Lavelle to produce and engineer tracks for his Mo Wax record label.
Their first release, Vibes, Scribes and Dusty 45's Ep, contained the down tempo classic Contemplating Jazz. Featuring the vocals of third member Roba El-Essawy, Attica Blues' sound contained the trademark trip-hop aspects like heavy beats, vocals and deep dark atmospheres. They released a follow up album, Blueprint.
Attica Blues were also often solicited for remixing and producing.
After the Mo Wax album Blueprint, they released a second album, Test,Don't Test on Sony Records.
BluePrint
Attica Blues Lyrics
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Now morning's sun is dawning
Moon blue indigo
Blueprint
I spied the blueprint
Children run come follow
As swallows surf the skies
Blueprint
I spied the blueprint
Blueprint
I spied the blueprint
Blueprint
I spied the blueprint
Basement contemplation
Rotation forty five
Archive excavation
From vinyl's dusted groove
Blueprint
I spied the blueprint
Blueprint
I spied the blueprint
The lyrics of Attica Blues's song "Blueprint" describe an introspective and exploratory journey through one's own consciousness. The opening line, "Excursions through the inner mind's eye," suggests that the singer is delving deep into their own psyche, perhaps through meditation or another form of introspection. The subsequent lines reference the passing of time, with "morning's sun" and a "moon blue indigo" indicating both the beginning and ending of a cycle.
The phrase "Blueprint" is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that the singer has discovered a plan or structure within their own mind. The lines "Children run come follow" and "past tense of the intent" suggest that the singer may be leading others on this journey or looking back on past intentions with a new perspective. The final stanza references a "basement contemplation" and "archive excavation," perhaps indicating that the singer is uncovering memories or emotions that were previously hidden away.
Overall, the lyrics of "Blueprint" suggest a deep and transformative journey through one's own consciousness, with the repeated refrain of "spying the blueprint" indicating a newfound sense of clarity or purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Excursions through the inner mind's eye
Mental explorations through one's thoughts and imagination
Now morning's sun is dawning
The beginning of a new day
Moon blue indigo
Describing the color of the moon in a creative way
Blueprint
The plan or design for something
I spied the blueprint
The artist has discovered the plan or design for something
Children run come follow
An invitation for others to join in on the exploration or adventure
As swallows surf the skies
Describing the swift and elegant movements of birds in flight
Past tense of the intent
Reflecting on a previous idea or goal
Basement contemplation
Introspective thinking in a quiet and private space
Rotation forty five
Referring to playing vinyl records at a specific speed
Archive excavation
Delving into past memories or experiences
From vinyl's dusted groove
Extracting insights or inspiration from old music recordings
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Brian
Tracklist:
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Blueprint
6:40 - Atlanta
11:14 - It's Alright
15:41 - Impulse
21:03 - Medieval
26:18 - 3ree (A Means to Be)
31:21 - Tender (The Final Story)
37:44 - 808 Song
38:54 - Pendulum Being
43:59 - Gone Too Far
48:45 - R.E.A.L. Expense
54:34 - Vybra
55:44 - Questions
1:00:24 - Enter
Brian
Tracklist:
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Blueprint
6:40 - Atlanta
11:14 - It's Alright
15:41 - Impulse
21:03 - Medieval
26:18 - 3ree (A Means to Be)
31:21 - Tender (The Final Story)
37:44 - 808 Song
38:54 - Pendulum Being
43:59 - Gone Too Far
48:45 - R.E.A.L. Expense
54:34 - Vybra
55:44 - Questions
1:00:24 - Enter
Steff Diaby
thx
David Raine
One of the absolute best albums of the 90s and completely underrated. I am so pleased to find this album on here, thank you!
zombiezombie
そんなにこのアルバムの評価は低いのですか？
私は日本人ですが、少なくとも私の中では大傑作です！
ヒップホップはあまり好きではなくてトリップホップが大好きな私はこのアッティカブルースのこのアルバムは本当に大傑作だと思います
Kyoj1n
This album was so dope to me. A great group gone too quickly!
Randol Ma
What happend with them? This album is amazing.
Build & Destroy
@Randol Ma Released a second and a mix album
El Enemigo
It's kinda crazy how the trip-hop movement was overshadowed by Portishead and Massive Attack. I absolutely love both bands and by no means I'm trying to discredit them but daaaammmnn albums like this are rarely mentioned. Thanks for the upload, looking forward to get it on vinyl.
thefreewave
It's one of those catch 22's in that if you're strict you could say the only real Trip Hop artists are Portishead, Massive Attack and Tricky: all born in Bristol, all involved in the definition of the first albums at the beginning of the 90s, all connected, way or another, to the Sound System culture. But like you say trip hop is considered so much larger and thank god this album is still one of those gems that people still consider one of the best. https://rateyourmusic.com/list/TheScientist/rym-ultimate-box-set-downtempo-trip-hop/
Stephane Savoldelli
Don't forget others bands or labels like Cup of Tea Records