Believe it or not, Tricky's never been much of a minimalist. Yes, his soundscapes are hushed and rife with negative space, but boy are they layered with all sorts of found and transmogrified clutter.

Trip-hop trailblazer Tricky has announced a new project, Skilled Mechanics, which will feature several innovative covers and a revolving roster of collaborators. “It’s from a documentary about ...