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‪Dave C‬ ‪@duckpondsreview.bsky.social‬

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The story of one of Britain's most successful and influential groups of the last half-century and the culture and history that produced and surrounded them as they emerged from the old port city of Bristol.

A highly enlightening read.

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Retired and reading quite a lot in a quiet corner of Australia.

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Massive Attack, Out of the Comfort Zone

 The Story of A Sound, A City and A Group of Revolutionary Artists

 by Melissa Chemam

This book is dedicated to the history of the band Massive Attack and to their relationship with their home town of Bristol, a city built on the wealth generated by the slave trade. As a port Bristol was also an arrival point for immigrants to the UK, most notably the Windrush generation from the Caribbean in the 1950s. 

Author Melissa Chemam's in-depth study of the influences that led to the formation of the Wild Bunch and then Massive Attack looks into Bristol's past to explore how the city helped shape one of the most successful and innovative musical movements of the last 30 years. 

Based on interviews with Robert (3D) del Naja and others, the book examines the inner tensions between the founding members of Massive Attack - 3D, Daddy G and Mushroom - their influences, collaborations and politics and the way in which they opened the door for other Bristol musicians and artists including Banksy.