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Knowle West Boy - Tricky
  • Band Name: Tricky
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Sep 9, 2008
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70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics What's this?

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

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  • Summary: The British rapper's eighth album was named in part after the area he grew up in.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Uncut
    80
    Tricky is back with his best album in at least a decade.
  2. All Music Guide
    80
    It not only re-establishes him as a pioneer, but as an engaging personae who isn't hiding behind his sonic palette anymore; his music is all the better for it.
  3. Dot Music
    60
    It makes for some pleasingly approachable music but that's not what he'll be remembered for.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. CianH.
    8
    Definitely his best since Maxinquaye and if anybody says otherwise they're lying. Overall it's a very enjoyable record that never stays static, there's a great variety of sound. I saw him play live about two months ago, best gig I've ever been to, so intimate. Comes highly recommended.… Expand
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