TrickyBest Tricky Albums Ranked

Maxinquaye (Reincarnated)

pitchfork

9.3

“Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit the Massive Attack associate’s 1995 debut, a gloomy unicorn of contemporary UK pop.”

Fall to Pieces

thelineofbestfit

8.0

“Fall To Pieces is Tricky's most vital work to date”

Fall to Pieces

pitchfork

7.6

“After a string of misfires, the UK musician’s 14th album translates unimaginable loss into some of his most darkly moving music in years.”

Maxinquaye (Reincarnated)

Gunnar

8.3

“**💭 Thoughts:** I love the contrast between Tricky’s low vocals and Martina Topley-Bird’s chilling higher pitch vocals on these tracks. Definitely a standout feature of this album. I also love the nod to Portishead with “Hell Is Around the Corner”, a remix to “Glory Box”. Overall, this album is exceptional when it comes to vocals and instrumentals. Will be in rotation for years to come. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) Overcome 🔵🥈 2.) Ponderosa (Original 7” Edit) 🟡 3.) Black Steel 🟡 4.) Hell Is Around the Corner 🔵🥉 5.) Pumpkin 🔵 6.) Aftermath 🔵🥇 7.) Abbaon Fat Track 🔵 8.) Brand New You’re Retro 🟠 9.) Suffocated Love 🔵 10.) You Don’t 🔵 11.) Strugglin’ 🟠 12.) Feed Me 🟡 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🔵 Loved — Thoroughly enjoyed it and will revisit often. 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often. 🟡 Mixed — Enjoyed it somewhat, but some aspects held it back for me; most likely won’t revisit. 🟠 Disliked — Didn’t enjoy it very much; won’t be revisiting. 🔴 Hated — Didn’t enjoy any part of it; no desire to revisit ever again. ⚪️ Interlude, etc. — Not rated as an actual song. ──────────────────── **🏅 Ranking Scale** 10 — Perfect 9 — Exceptional 8 — Great 7 — Good 6 — Decent 5 — Average 4 — Below Average 3 — Poor 2 — Bad 1 — Awful 0 — Unlistenable”