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Blowback
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 16 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 8 votes
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Album Info
Label: Hollywood
Release Date: 26 June 2001
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Electronic, Rock, Trip-Hop, Alternative
Summary
Another eclectic effort from the former Massive Attack member features guest contributions from the likes of Alanis Morrisette, Cyndi Lauper, Ed Kowalcyzk (Live), and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Also By This Artist: Knowle West Boy Mission Accomplished [EP] Vulnerable
Also On The Web: Official Artist Site
What The Critics Said
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Mixer
His most refined sound to date. [Jul 2001, p.80]
Launch.com
Tricky's most upbeat and accessible album ever, occasionally hinting at his noirish trip hop masterpiece, Maxinquaye.
Read Full Review >Entertainment Weekly
Sellout, you say? Think again: Tricky provides just enough wicked topspin to give his pop a loopy bounce. [13 July 2001, p.86]
Rolling Stone
The album veers from dreamily childlike to furiously metallic, from bouncy dance-hall reggae to funked-up TV-theme fun. There's even a pop single or two.
Read Full Review >Mojo
He's made the album he should've made right after Maxinquaye -- i.e., a listenable one. [Jul 2001, p.112]
Splendid
Remove "Girls" and "Wonder Woman" from Blowback and you'd have a solid album.
Read Full Review >Dot Music
When he's left to his own devices, he appears to be on firing form, creating music that sits happily between the frenzied aggro mantras of his darkest days and the beautifully evocative wonder of his debut.
Read Full Review >Neumu.net
Where Maxinquaye was both engaging and coherent, working up to a kind of weird gestalt by way of good songs and dark sounds, Blowback is hit-and-miss.
Read Full Review >Alternative Press
A feel-good collection of (mostly) poppy songcraft. [Aug 2001, p.103]
New Musical Express
The first thing that strikes you about Tricky's sixth album is how, despite the size of the project - the collaborators, the much-trumpeted 'new directions', the very fact that this is the new Tricky album, fergawdsakes - it manages to sound so underwhelming.
Read Full Review >Spin
A blatant stab for radio... [Aug 2001, p.134]
The Wire
Much of this fascinating, infuriating record is defined by his commingling of HipHop, Electro, dancehall, and, most problematically, stadium alt.rock... Some of it is just odd enough to work. [#209, p.62]
Sonicnet
It's too lightweight and silly to appeal to those looking for musical innovation, and the songs aren't focused or fully developed enough to grab new fans. Mostly, it's just a really annoying album.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 8.1 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
yee ha gave it a0:
the worst album i've ever bought
Sarah C gave it an8:
B a d A s s !! This album has some hot beats, and as always Trickys brilliance and talent shines without effort through his, (as always), great lyrics!
Ty H. gave it an 8:
See hiim live. Then, understand. High energy and passion affords you the right to experiment and take your music in any direction you want. This eclectic rock and electronic blend is new and powerful.
