Tricks of the Shade is the debut album by American hip hop group the Goats. It was released on November 3, 1992 though Columbia Records sub-label, Ruffhouse Records and was produced by OaTie Kato and Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo.
Tricks of the Shade was released on November 3, 1992 by Ruffhouse Records. The artwork was done by Oatie's brother and former Goats member, Vinnie Angel.[2]
Two singles were released from the album, "¿Do The Digs Dug?" and "Typical American",[3] the latter of which appeared on Ruffhouse Records' final release in 1999, the greatest hits compilation Ruffhouse Records Greatest Hits. "¿Do the Digs Dug?" was included on the 1992 Columbia Records Zebrahead soundtrack.[4]
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