Angels with Dirty Faces
Tricky · 1998
59 min · 14 tracks · electronic · trip hop · experimental hip-hop
A haunting blend of trip-hop and rock, layered with dark lyrical themes and atmospheric soundscapes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Angels with Dirty Faces' is Tricky's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Maxinquaye'. At this point in his career, Tricky was solidifying his reputation as a pioneering figure in the trip-hop genre while experimenting with diverse sounds and collaborations.
- If you like
- electronic, trip hop, experimental hip-hop
Angels with Dirty Faces is an album by Tricky, released in 1998. A haunting blend of trip-hop and rock, layered with dark lyrical themes and atmospheric soundscapes. The album received positive reviews, showcasing Tricky's unique fusion of genres, and peaked at number 27 on the UK Albums Chart. It further influenced a wave of artists within the electronic and alternative music scenes, reinforcing the cultural significance of trip-hop during the late 90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Angels with Dirty Faces sound like?
A haunting blend of trip-hop and rock, layered with dark lyrical themes and atmospheric soundscapes. Rooted in electronic and trip hop.
What makes Angels with Dirty Faces by Tricky notable?
The album received positive reviews, showcasing Tricky's unique fusion of genres, and peaked at number 27 on the UK Albums Chart. It further influenced a wave of artists within the electronic and alternative music scenes, reinforcing the cultural significance of trip-hop during the late 90s. Released in 1998, 'Angels with Dirty Faces' is Tricky's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Maxinquaye'. At this point in his career, Tricky was solidifying his reputation as a pioneering figure in the trip-hop genre while experimenting with diverse sounds and collaborations.
Who is Angels with Dirty Faces for?
Angels with Dirty Faces works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, layered, dense sonic textures and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Angels with Dirty Faces?
Angels with Dirty Faces has 14 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Money Greedy Standout 5:30
- 2 Mellow 3:33
- 3 Singing the Blues 3:27
- 4 Broken Homes Standout 3:33
- 5 6 Minutes 4:46
- 6 Analyze Me Standout 4:00
- 7 The Moment I Feared 4:03
- 8 Talk to Me (Angels With Dirty Faces) 4:28
- 9 Carriage for Two 4:44
- 10 Demise 3:48
- 11 Tear Out My Eyes 4:25
- 12 Record Companies 4:22
- 13 Peyote Sings 5:00
- 14 Taxi 3:55
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
59 min 39 sec
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