"Singles 90/98" is a notable compilation album by the British trip hop band Massive Attack, released in 1998. The album represents a compilation of singles by Massive Attack from the previous years, with its title referring to the time span of songs included, from 1990 to 1998.
Massive Attack is known for their pioneering role in British trip-hop and featuring influential collaborations, which this album epitomizes. The band consists of Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall. Their work blends different genres, including funk, hip hop, reggae, pop, and rock.
"Singles 90/98" consists of 11 CDs, each with its own distinctive artwork. These discs are housed in a unique cigarette-style flip-top box, adding to the album's distinctive character. The album includes several of Massive Attack's hit singles such as "Safe From Harm," "Unfinished Sympathy," "Protection," and "Teardrop." Additionally, it includes various B-side tracks and remixes, offering an extensive look at the band's output during this period.
This compilation not only shows their diversity and musical evolution, but it also displays their mastery in blending different elements and influences into an atmospheric, electronic soundscape unlike any other. It serves as a comprehensive anthology of their hits, capturing the diversity, depth, and creativity of one of Britain's most influential bands of the 90s.
