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Massive Attack: Surprise Attack

William Shaw, Details, February 1995

Massive Attack invented a loping, trippy dance sound that could have turned them into international stars. When they decided they'd rather stay home in Bristol, Soul II Soul got the glory. William Shaw watches the mind-altering trio stumble back into the spotlight.

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