What makes A Ruff Guide by Tricky notable?

'A Ruff Guide' serves as a pivotal retrospective of Tricky's career, featuring hits like 'Black Steel' which received significant radio play. The album also played a crucial role in introducing new listeners to Tricky’s complex soundscape, solidifying his legacy within the experimental hip-hop scene. By the time 'A Ruff Guide' was released in 2002, Tricky was transitioning from his initial breakthrough with 'Maxinquaye' and subsequent albums. This compilation captures his influential work during the late 1990s and early 2000s, showcasing tracks that solidified his status in the trip-hop genre while reflecting his evolving artistry.

Who is A Ruff Guide for?

A Ruff Guide works well if you're into atmospheric background focus, long, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on A Ruff Guide?

A Ruff Guide has 19 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

A Ruff Guide

Tricky · 2002

78 min · 19 tracks · electronic · trip hop · experimental hip-hop

An atmospheric blend of brooding beats, haunting vocals, and eclectic samples that define Tricky's unique sound.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

atmospheric background focus
long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'A Ruff Guide' was released in 2002, Tricky was transitioning from his initial breakthrough with 'Maxinquaye' and subsequent albums. This compilation captures his influential work during the late 1990s and early 2000s, showcasing tracks that solidified his status in the trip-hop genre while reflecting his evolving artistry.
Stylistic neighbors: Massive Attack· Portishead· DJ Shadow

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Aftermath (version one) 5:04
2 Poems (edit) 4:16
3 For Real 3:31
4 Black Steel (radio edit) 3:42
5 Pumpkin (edit) 4:07
6 Broken Homes 3:35
7 Wash My Soul 3:54
8 I Be the Prophet (With Drums) 4:56
9 Makes Me Wanna Die 4:04
10 Tricky Kid 4:13
11 Scrappy Love 3:14
12 Ponderosa (original 7" edit) 3:32
13 Christiansands 3:54
14 Hell Is Around the Corner 3:47
15 Singing the Blues 3:30
16 Bubbles 3:28
17 Overcome 3:47
18 Aftermath (I Could Be Looking for People remix) 5:13
19 Black Steel (In the Draw mix) 6:25

What to play next

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