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65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critics What's this?

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  • 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.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Mixer
    90
    His most refined sound to date. [Jul 2001, p.80]
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  2. Neumu.net
    60
    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.
  3. Armchair DJ
    20
    An LP full of nothing but compromises and dried-up creativity.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. SarahC
    8
    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!… Expand
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  2. CalR
    5
    Reception to this album was incredibly negative, and whilst I am not inciting an album of the year award, Blowback is still a mediocre experience. Evolution Revolution Love may well be Tricky's most catchy single, but this eclectic mix is too much of a compilation tape than a listenable album.… Expand
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  3. yeeha
    0
    the worst album i've ever bought
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