Released 2 September 2016 Release date 2 September 2016 | Length 48:46 | |
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Genres Alternative hip hop, Post-punk revival Similar Carry on the Grudge, Kings & Queens, Panic Prevention | ||
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Trick is the fourth album by Londoner singer-songwriter Jamie T, released on 2 September 2016 through Virgin Records. The first single from the album was "Tinfoil Boy", which was first played on Annie Mac's Radio 1 show on 29 June, and was released for download on 30 June. The second single from the album, "Power Over Men", was first played as Annie Mac's 'Hottest Record in the World' on 9 August, and was made available on streaming services the following day. On 30 August, Annie Mac also played 2 of the album tracks - "Tescoland" and "Sign of the Times", and on the same day Zane Lowe premiered the album track "Drone Strike" on Beats 1, which was made available on streaming services the following day. The album was released in full at midnight on 2 September.
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To promote the album, Jamie T embarked on an extensive 18-date tour of the UK and Ireland, including 3 nights at London's Brixton Academy.
Reception
Trick has been greeted with enthusiasm by music critics, with many praising the diversity of genres on the album. The album currently holds a rating of 77 out of 100 on review aggregator website Metacritic.
Songs
1Tinfoil Boy4:13
2Drone Strike3:26
3Power Over Men3:39