Tricky used to be the “it” dude of trip-hop. When he first hit definitively in 1995 with Maxinquaye, critics and fans alike were agog.  But after some years of frivolous behavior and comparatively-mediocre musical missteps, Tricky appears to be back in fine fettle with his new album entitled False Idols.  On False Idols Tricky’s surrounded himself with the likes of Francesca Belmonte (check the second and third videos below), The Antlers’ Peter Silberman and, one of our favorites, Nneka.  Speaking of Nneka, check out the just-released official video for Nothing Matters below.  After, listen/watch a few others from False Idols.  Moody and atmospheric, False Idols is not for everyone.  This is cinematic, challenging and ominous material that will reward repeated listens.  If they ever make Blade Runner II, Tricky just provided the perfect soundtrack.