Protection
by Massive Attack
Released: September 26, 1994
Trip hop
The Album
"Protection" is the second studio album by the English electronic music group Massive Attack, released on September 26, 1994, by Wild Bunch Records and Circa. In 1995, DJ Mad Professor remixed the album, releasing it under the title "No Protection." "Protection" showcases Massive Attack's eclectic sound, blending genres like R&B ("Protection" and "Sly"), hip hop/rap ("Karmacoma" and "Eurochild"), reggae-tinged synth-pop ("Spying Glass"), and classical-influenced electronica ("Weather Storm" and "Heat Miser"). The album maintains a similar structure to their debut, "Blue Lines," even using the same Helvetica Heavy Italic font on the cover.
Interesting Facts
The artwork features a futuristic wall behind a…
The artwork features a futuristic wall behind a charred version of the previous album's cover, symbolizing destruction.
Tricky contributes to the album by rapping on…
Tricky contributes to the album by rapping on "Karmacoma," which includes a sample from The KLF's "Dream Time in Lake Jackson," and "Eurochild," which incorporates samples from Startled Insects and Liquid Liquid.
The album features a mix of trip-hop and…
The album features a mix of trip-hop and downtempo sounds.
The video for "Karmacoma" was directed by Jonathan…
The video for "Karmacoma" was directed by Jonathan Glazer.
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Protection
"Protection" is the second studio album by the English electronic music group Massive Attack, released on September 26, 1994, by Wild Bunch Records and Circa.
Karmacoma
In 1995, DJ Mad Professor remixed the album, releasing it under the title "No Protection." "Protection" showcases Massive Attack's eclectic sound, blending genres like R&B ("Protection" and "Sly"), hip hop/rap ("Karmacoma" and "Eurochild"), reggae-tinged synth-pop ("Spying Glass"), and classical-influenced electronica ("Weather Storm" and "Heat Miser").
Weather Storm
In 1995, DJ Mad Professor remixed the album, releasing it under the title "No Protection." "Protection" showcases Massive Attack's eclectic sound, blending genres like R&B ("Protection" and "Sly"), hip hop/rap ("Karmacoma" and "Eurochild"), reggae-tinged synth-pop ("Spying Glass"), and classical-influenced electronica ("Weather Storm" and "Heat Miser").
Spying Glass
In 1995, DJ Mad Professor remixed the album, releasing it under the title "No Protection." "Protection" showcases Massive Attack's eclectic sound, blending genres like R&B ("Protection" and "Sly"), hip hop/rap ("Karmacoma" and "Eurochild"), reggae-tinged synth-pop ("Spying Glass"), and classical-influenced electronica ("Weather Storm" and "Heat Miser").
Eurochild
In 1995, DJ Mad Professor remixed the album, releasing it under the title "No Protection." "Protection" showcases Massive Attack's eclectic sound, blending genres like R&B ("Protection" and "Sly"), hip hop/rap ("Karmacoma" and "Eurochild"), reggae-tinged synth-pop ("Spying Glass"), and classical-influenced electronica ("Weather Storm" and "Heat Miser").
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The Complete Album Story
"Protection" is the second studio album by the English electronic music group Massive Attack, released on September 26, 1994, by Wild Bunch Records and Circa. The album features a mix of trip-hop and downtempo sounds. In 1995, DJ Mad Professor remixed the album, releasing it under the title "No Protection."
"Protection" showcases Massive Attack's eclectic sound, blending genres like R&B ("Protection" and "Sly"), hip hop/rap ("Karmacoma" and "Eurochild"), reggae-tinged synth-pop ("Spying Glass"), and classical-influenced electronica ("Weather Storm" and "Heat Miser"). The album maintains a similar structure to their debut, "Blue Lines," even using the same Helvetica Heavy Italic font on the cover. The artwork features a futuristic wall behind a charred version of the previous album's cover, symbolizing destruction.
Tricky contributes to the album by rapping on "Karmacoma," which includes a sample from The KLF's "Dream Time in Lake Jackson," and "Eurochild," which incorporates samples from Startled Insects and Liquid Liquid. The video for "Karmacoma" was directed by Jonathan Glazer.
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