Council Estate, by Tricky (7" on Domino)

Description:	Ltd 7" on Domino	UK ORDERS OVER £50 SHIP FREE!
Format:	7"
Label:	Domino
Price:	£1.79
Catalogue number:	RUG275
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Rating: happy This record left our Ant feeling happy.

I never thought I'd be reviewing a new Tricky single so here goes... Even though he resides in L.A he still has a fondness for his hometown of Bristol. 'Council Estate' is talking directly to the kids on the estate where he grew up telling them that they can make it etc. It's a nice sentiment and I like the fact that he hasn't forgotten his roots. Musically I was a little confused by this at first but it makes sense on second spin. At first I thought it was too fast but when you get into it it's not a bad tune but the chorus kind of ruins it for me. There's some Animal style drum fills, lots of nice effects and his unique vocal rasp. On Domino... Would you believe it!

What the label says:

After 5 years, Tricky comes back to his roots with the punchy ‘Council Estate’, the first single taken from his long-awaited album ‘Knowle West Boy’.
‘Council Estate’ will be available across two vinyl 7”s and digital download. The first 7” features a remix from Brooklyn wizard Kotchy. The second remix features a South Rakkas Crew remix. The Florida based duo take no prisoners, heading straight for the bashment, adding a little extra herb and spice to the equation. Having already torn floors to pieces from Baltimore to Trench Town, the electro dancehall peddling South Rakkas Crew are steadily building quite a name for themselves. A minisite, www.knowlewestboy.com, has been created for the album release and includes a ‘Council Estate’ remix competition, which has seen great reaction so far.
‘Council Estate’ was mixed by UK based, house and techno influenced DJ / producer Switch who has lately worked with MIA and Santogold and is also Sinden’s partner in the Counterfeet label.
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