Tricks of the Shade is the debut album by American rap group The Goats. It was released on November 3, 1992 though Columbia Records sub-label, Ruffhouse Records and was entirely produced by Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo. The album earned some critical acclaim, but was not a commercial success and did not reach any Billboard charts. The politically charged lyrics took aim at such figures as then-US President George H. W. Bush, Christopher Columbus, and Daryl Gates. Criticism and observations were made upon topics such as militarism, police brutality, patriotism, classism, and racism.
Artists The Goats Tricks of the Shade. Tricks of the Shade The Goats. This album has an average beat per minute of 111 BPM (slowest/fastest tempos: 72/183 BPM). See its BPM profile at the bottom of the page. Tracklist Tricks of the Shade.
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Another album, another classic. Deep lyrics and deep beats – a testament to Guru‘s hypnotizing and intelligent emceeing and DJ Premier‘s superiority on the boards. And to think that this one may not even be their best album really shows the consistently high level of quality of the work Gang Starr would drop in the 90s. Top tracks: Take It Personal Ex Girl To Next Girl Soliloquy Of Chaos Hardcore Composer. The ‘low’ position of this excellent album on this list is not a negative reflection on the album, but more of a testament to the greatness of 1992 as a year for quality Hip Hop releases. As always, KRS One delivers the goods. You just can’t go wrong with a BDP, KRS album.
The Goats – Tricks of the Shade.
Tricks of the Shade is the debut album by American rap group The Goats. Original album artwork by Philadelphia artist Scott R. Johnston. Wake 'N' Bake"- 4:24.
Tricks Of The Shade (LP, Album). Columbia, Ruffhouse Records. COL 472680 4. The Goats. Tricks Of The Shade (Cass, Album). Ruffhouse Records, Columbia.
| A1 | We Got Freaks |
| A2 | Typical American |
| A3 | Hangerhead Is Born |
| A4 | Whatcha Got Is Whatcha Gettin' |
| A5 | Columbus' Boat Ride |
| A6 | R U Down With Da Goats |
| A7 | Cumin' In Ya Ear |
| A8 | Noriega's Coke Stand |
| A9 | Got Kinda Hi |
| A10 | Unodostressquattro |
| A11 | Georgie Bush Kids |
| A12 | Wrong Pot 2 Piss In |
| A13 | Hip-Hopola |
| B1 | Leonard Peltier In A Cage |
| B2 | ¿Do The Digs Dug ? |
| B3 | Carnival Cops |
| B4 | TV Cops |
| B5 | Tattooed Lady |
| B6 | Tricks Of The Shade |
| B7 | Not Not Bad |
| B8 | Rovie Wade, The Sword Swallower |
| B9 | Aaah D Yaaa |
| B10 | Drive-By Bumper Cars |
| B11 | Burn The Flag |
| B12 | Uncle Scam's Shooting Gallery |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 472680 1 | The Goats | Tricks Of The Shade (LP, Album) | Columbia, Ruffhouse Records | 472680 1 | Europe | 1992 |
| 188.297 | The Goats | Tricks Of The Shade (LP, Album) | Columbia | 188.297 | Brazil | 1992 |
| COL 472680 4 | The Goats | Tricks Of The Shade (Cass, Album) | Ruffhouse Records, Columbia | COL 472680 4 | Europe | 1992 |
| COL 472680 2, 472680 2 | The Goats | Tricks Of The Shade (CD, Album) | Columbia, Ruffhouse Records | COL 472680 2, 472680 2 | Europe | 1992 |
| CK 53027 | The Goats | Tricks Of The Shade (CD, Album) | Ruffhouse Records, Columbia | CK 53027 | US | 1992 |
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