Name: False Idols
Brand: Tricky

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Catalogue number

K7308LPC

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White

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-02-17

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0730003730832

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White LPx2

Artist

Tricky

Genre GB

Electronic

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Tricky is an English musician and actor, born on January 27, 1968 in Bristol. He started his career as an early collaborator of Massive Attack before venturing into a solo career. With his debut album, he became known as a pioneer of trip hop music.
Tricky's unique sound blends elements of hip hop, rock, and electronic music to create atmospheric and haunting tracks. His dark lyrics and distinctive vocals have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Throughout his career, Tricky has released numerous albums that showcase his experimental style and boundary-pushing approach to music. In addition to his musical endeavors, he has also pursued acting roles in films such as "The Fifth Element" and "Blow."

Tricky is back. Back with a new studio album, False Idols, and his own label (also bearing the False Idols name). There is no doubt that False Idols stands as his most accomplished album since his earliest works. It opens with a cover of a Van Morrison song, 'Somebody's Sins,' which sees Tricky and vocalist Fran Belmonte whispering "Jesus died for somebody's sins, but not mine" over a sparse groaning bass. The lead single 'Parenthesis,' which features a vocals from Peter Silberman of The Antlers, has more rhythmic grunt, which gives a different dimension to the dark gothic atmosphere that pervades the record. No-one does this kind of thing better. The spirit of Tricky's '90s output looms large over False Idols. There are times when his entire career has seemed like a stubborn refusal to be defined by its success or sound. He has finally come to terms with it, even learned to embrace it. The resemblance to Maxinquaye is undeniable, though the material on False Idols is gentler; more mature. Many of the songs on False Idols feature artists signed to Tricky's new label, including 24-year Londoner Francesca Belmonte and Fifi Rong. The album also includes collaborations with Nigeria's new global star Nneka and the afore-mentioned Peter Silberman.

False Idols

Music GB