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397 - Massive Attack - Blue Lines - Margaret Cho
Oct 28, 2020
Comedian Margaret Cho discusses her drug-fueled days and nights grooving to Massive Attack's Blue Lines album. They talk about the creation of the album, obsession with the song 'Daydreaming', the influence of drug culture, and the connection between music and cold climates. They also touch on early generation plot, the history of Pilates, ordering while intoxicated, and personal reflections on music and past experiences. The conversation ends with discussions on corporate gigs and shitty venues.
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- Massive Attack's album Blue Lines combines self-referential music with themes of longing and reflection.
- One Love showcases the fusion of hip-hop and classical music influences in the rave culture.
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Safe from Harm
Safe from Harm, the third single from the album, combines samples from Billy Cobham and Herbie Hancock. It reflects the self-referential nature of Massive Attack's music and explores themes of guarded longing and reflection.
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