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.
Why this album works
'Blowback' received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and lyrical depth, appearing on several year-end lists and solidifying Tricky's status as a key figure in the trip-hop genre. The track 'Evolution Revolution Love' notably charted in various countries, reflecting both artistic relevance and wider appeal during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- 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
- Sting· Muse· Ed Sheeran· Queen· Kim Wilde· Phil Collins· Dire Straits· Bryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Excess Standout 4:43
- 2 Evolution Revolution Love Standout 4:09
- 3 Over Me 2:57
- 4 Girls 4:21
- 5 You Don't Wanna 5:25
- 6 #1 da Woman Standout 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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