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

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

  • 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.

Top Track

Evolution Revolution Love
Tricky : Now that you got it right Bring love and itll make it alright Bring love and well take it tonite Now that you got it right Who wants the... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Mixer
    90
    His most refined sound to date. [Jul 2001, p.80]
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Sellout, you say? Think again: Tricky provides just enough wicked topspin to give his pop a loopy bounce. [13 July 2001, p.86]
  3. Remove "Girls" and "Wonder Woman" from Blowback and you'd have a solid album.
  4. The worst part of Tricky's comeback disc is, well, Tricky himself.
  5. Alternative Press
    60
    A feel-good collection of (mostly) poppy songcraft. [Aug 2001, p.103]
  6. The Wire
    50
    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]
  7. An LP full of nothing but compromises and dried-up creativity.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. SarahC
    Sep 23, 2005
    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), 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
  2. TyH.
    Aug 4, 2001
    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. 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. Expand
  3. Feb 20, 2012
    5
    Reception to this album was incredibly negative, and whilst I am not inciting an album of the year award, Blowback is still a mediocreReception 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
  4. yeeha
    May 16, 2006
    0
    the worst album i've ever bought