Massive Attack are an English trip hop collective formed in 1988 in Bristol… Read Full Bio ↴Massive Attack are an English trip hop collective formed in 1988 in Bristol by Robert "3D" Del Naja, Adrian "Tricky" Thaws, Andrew "Mushroom" Vowles and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall.
The debut Massive Attack album Blue Lines was released in 1991, with the single "Unfinished Sympathy" reaching the charts and later being voted the 63rd greatest song of all time in a poll by NME. 1998's Mezzanine (containing the top 10 single "Teardrop") and 2003's 100th Window charted in the UK at number one. Both Blue Lines and Mezzanine feature in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
The group has won numerous music awards throughout their career, including a Brit Award—winning Best British Dance Act, two MTV Europe Music Awards and two Q Awards. They have released five studio albums that have sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Throughout their history, Massive Attack have been supporters and activists for political, human rights and environmental causes.
The debut Massive Attack album Blue Lines was released in 1991, with the single "Unfinished Sympathy" reaching the charts and later being voted the 63rd greatest song of all time in a poll by NME. 1998's Mezzanine (containing the top 10 single "Teardrop") and 2003's 100th Window charted in the UK at number one. Both Blue Lines and Mezzanine feature in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
The group has won numerous music awards throughout their career, including a Brit Award—winning Best British Dance Act, two MTV Europe Music Awards and two Q Awards. They have released five studio albums that have sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Throughout their history, Massive Attack have been supporters and activists for political, human rights and environmental causes.
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As there are no lyrics to interpret in this case, we can focus on the instrumental aspect of the song. The opening melody is haunting and otherworldly, with reverberating synth notes and a tinkling electronic beat. Gradually, it builds in intensity, adding layers of sound and texture, creating an atmosphere of uneasy tension. The song never quite reaches a climax but instead maintains a constant level of energy, like a pulsing heartbeat. The instrumentation is eclectic, blending elements of trip-hop, ambient, and electronic music to create a unique sonic experience. Overall, One Thought at a Time is a mesmerizing amalgamation of sound that transports the listener to another dimension.
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@clevertheloner6008
Who still listen to this song in 2020 ; one of my favorites songs and themes
@DJ-in1tt
I do. I cut music for TV and films in the US for a long time. I despise most everything because of the repetitive, pedestrian nature of most shows and most music. This, to me, is fresh. The music is tight, slick, haunting. So is this show. We just happened upon it thru a search upon finishing “Sherlock” -(phenomenal! Best show I’ve ever seen); “Marcella”, and “Outlander”.
@sof4183
attention ho with a cheap ass comment, good combo, old as youtube, go fuck yourself yea ?
@gehringo666
I remember having that song for my ringtone 2011. So long away...
@cftheking
2021
@clevertheloner6008
@@sof4183 you okay mate ?
@lunagaiaspath5069
Luther..Pure class of a TV drama, and this moody, dark song is so stylish!!
@user-lv2wu1uk5p
Well said, Luna ⚘️
@teresacalladine7479
Oh yeah, I've gotta agree.
@teresacalladine7479
Nice