Released 30 years ago
Pre-Millennium Tension
Tricky · 1996
45 min · 11 tracks · electronic · trip hop · experimental hip-hop
A haunting blend of atmospheric beats and disjointed vocals that encapsulate a pre-millennial sense of unease.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting, atmospheric listening experience
- introspective late-night vibes
- gradual builds and payoffs
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1996, 'Pre-Millennium Tension' is Tricky's second studio album, following his critically acclaimed debut 'Maxinquaye'. The album marks a significant evolution in his sound, as he begins to explore more complex themes and darker tones, further solidifying his position in the emergent trip-hop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Massive Attack· Portishead· DJ Shadow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vent 3:04
- 2 Christiansands 3:52
- 3 Tricky Kid 4:11
- 4 Bad Dreams 4:12
- 5 Makes Me Wanna Die 4:01
- 6 Ghetto Youth 5:37
- 7 Sex Drive 3:49
- 8 Bad Things 5:11
- 9 Lyrics of Fury 3:20
- 10 My Evil Is Strong 3:59
- 11 Piano 4:13
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