(idm) Tricky 12"

From Peter Becker
Sent Thu, Apr 23rd 1998, 13:34

re: the new Tricky 12:

The only thing(s) I can add is that the 1,000 #  is true.  It's an
unofficial release, meaning
had he put out 25,000 of these, there would be bigger legal troubles ahead
as Polygram
did *not* OK this release.
unconfirmed rumor from 2 sources:
I have also heard that the track lyrically slams Polygram and/or one of the top
employees there.  Polygram said "no" to the track being on the new album.
Tricky said "no"
to "no" and now the 12".

>
Saw this Tricky white-label at the local shop today labeled as "Divine Comedy"
 $14!?!  ...the wank behind the counter said something about Tricky doing
 this because he was pissed @ Polygram for making a racist comment or
 something??? limited to 1000???  what is this?
>
and
>
He's been smoking a lot of pot. I guess that has be considered...
His label Island is owned by Polygram which is owned by Phillips which have
money in the weaponindustry. Therefore this:
During last years US tour he was staggering around on stage screaming "I
don't sell records, I sell guns, I'm making money for you so you can kill a
jew" - right before he released the bootleg 12" "Divine Comedy". He claims
that his recordcompany were in alliance with Satan and that the (now
resignated) PolyGram boss Eric Kronfeld was a nazi. The track is not on the
new album btw.
>
and
>
Reportedly a self-released 12"... Same track on both sides.  It's a very
loose, live-sounding, somewhat rambling track which lasts roughly 15 mins.
>

Peter

np: Suetsu and Underwood - find the hits ( and then use them )



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