Blue Lines (1991)
0.2828Canon Score · ranked #131 all time
Aggregated from 5 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
Blue Lines is the debut studio album by English electronic music group Massive Attack, released on 8 April 1991 by Wild Bunch and Virgin Records. The recording was led by members Grantley "Daddy G" Marshall, Robert "3D" Del Naja, Adrian "Tricky" Thaws, and Andrew "Mushroom" Vowles, with co-writing and co-production by Jonny Dollar. It also features contributions by singers Shara Nelson and Horace Andy.
Why it ranks #131
Every list on which Blue Lines appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #60 / 500 |
| Apple Music 100 Best Albums (2024) | Critics' canon | #87 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #241 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #397 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |