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.

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Overall Meaning

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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