Is Juxtapose a good place to start with Tricky?

Yes, Juxtapose is recommended as a starting point for new Tricky listeners. A genre-blending exploration of electronic textures and hypnotic rhythms, layered with Tricky's signature vocal delivery. Released in 1999, Juxtapose was Tricky's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Pre-Millennium Tension. At this point in his career, Tricky was establishing himself as a pioneering figure in trip hop, navigating the complexities of mainstream appeal while retaining his experimental edge.

Who is Juxtapose for?

Juxtapose works well if you're into short, engaging listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and contemplative late-night vibes.

How many songs are on Juxtapose?

Juxtapose has 10 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Juxtapose

Tricky · 1999

35 min · 10 tracks · electronic music

A genre-blending exploration of electronic textures and hypnotic rhythms, layered with Tricky's signature vocal delivery.

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Top tracks — play these first

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For Real Start here — Opening with a haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of authenticity versus artifice.
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Bom Bom Diggy — This track stands out for its catchy hook and blend of playful lyrics with darker undertones, showcasing Tricky's unique juxtaposition of sound and message.
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Wash My Soul — Featuring deep emotional resonance, the track blends soulful vocals with intricate beats, embodying the album's core theme of cleansing and renewal.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

55 /100

Foothills

Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

Juxtapose blends various electronic textures with Tricky's unique vocal style, creating a distinct but uneven listening experience.

What we noticed

The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and textures.
Several tracks feature layered vocal samples that create a dense, atmospheric soundscape, often obscuring the lead vocals.
The album includes abrupt transitions between tracks, with some ending on unresolved chords, contributing to an overall sense of disorientation.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, engaging listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
contemplative late-night vibes
intriguing layered sonic textures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A notable entry that explores new sounds but isn't widely recognized as a key album.
Career context: Released in 1999, Juxtapose was Tricky's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Pre-Millennium Tension. At this point in his career, Tricky was establishing himself as a pioneering figure in trip hop, navigating the complexities of mainstream appeal while retaining his experimental edge.
Stylistic neighbors: Massive Attack· Portishead· DJ Shadow