single · February 11, 1991
Unfinished Sympathy
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trip-hopdance-popr&b
The A-side of the breakthrough single that introduced Massive Attack's signature blend of dub, hip-hop, and soul to the world.
- This single reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
- The song features vocals from S بده E. Adams and sampled strings from Toto's "Angel Don't Cry".
- The iconic music video, directed by Baillie Walsh, was filmed in one continuous take in Rotterdam.
Massive Attack is a Bristol-based collective known for pioneering the trip-hop genre. At the time of "Unfinished Sympathy"'s release, they were solidifying their influential sound.
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