Nearly God

The Profile

Name used by Tricky for his 1996 collaborative album 'Nearly God', a sparse, experimental trip-hop record featuring Björk, Neneh Cherry, Martina Topley-Bird, Alison Moyet and others.

Nearly God is the name used by Tricky for a 1996 album built around collaborations. The record includes guest vocalists Björk, Neneh Cherry, Martina Topley-Bird, Cath Coffey and Alison Moyet, and contains a cover of 'Tattoo' (Siouxsie And The Banshees) and a remix titled 'Keep Your Mouth Shut' related to Björk's 'You've Been Flirting Again' (as noted in the review).

Nearly God is presented as a sparse, experimental trip-hop record built around collaborations with notable vocalists. The arrangements are sketch-like and atmospheric, rewarding attentive listeners. The review highlights covers and remixes alongside original tracks; overall the reception is very positive.