Blowback cover

Blowback

Tricky · 2001

58 min · 15 tracks · electronic · trip hop · experimental hip-hop

A gritty blend of electronic beats, haunting melodies, and Tricky's distinctive vocal style that explores themes of love and identity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

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

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Blowback' is Tricky's fifth studio album and marks a period of experimentation following his acclaimed work on 'Pre-Millennium Tension' (1996). At this point in his career, he was navigating a shift from the mainstream success of his earlier albums to a more eclectic sound. The album showcases his evolution as an artist, as he blends trip-hop with elements of rock and R&B.
Stylistic neighbors
Massive Attack· Portishead· DJ Shadow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Excess 4:43
  • 2 Evolution Revolution Love 4:09
  • 3 Over Me 2:57
  • 4 Girls 4:21
  • 5 You Don't Wanna 5:25
  • 6 #1 da Woman 2:39
  • 7 Your Name 3:35
  • 8 Diss Never (Dig Up We History) 2:50
  • 9 Bury the Evidence 4:51
  • 10 Something in the Way 3:24
  • 11 Five Days 4:19
  • 12 Give It to 'Em 3:04
  • 13 A Song for Yukiko 4:10
  • 14 The Hawkman Is Coming 4:19
  • 15 Evolution Revolution Love (remix) 3:43

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