"... An uplifting, sentimental and beautiful album. All manner of instrumentation is evident, male and female voices intertwine among electronic, classical and medieval textures. A Tricky business has a classically minimal feeling that is the result of a successful fusion of high-tech ambience and strong personal songwriting.  EST - UK - 92

Originaly released in 1991 on Contempo records in Italy and Projekt records in the USA.
A Tricky Business  is one of ATTRITION's most successful releases....containing as it does their most well known song - "A girl called harmony"  (featured on the dance floors of gothic clubs the world over and now enjoying life on a succession of gothic/industrial sampler CD's...including Germany's Orkus magazine's Best of the 90's..) . The album signalled a 90's rebirth for Attrition as mainman Martin Bowes' first use of computer technology resulted in a new twist to his dark electronic music production - ranging from dance to neo-classical to experimental ambience... and his lyrical depths are complemented by the stunning operatic voice of regular singer Julia Waller.

A Tricky Business was the first album to feature cover artwork from English artist Mark Lomax.
The album has been totally remastered by Martin Bowes and this edition includes both the 3 extra tracks from the CD version and a bonus track - the 12" mix of "Something in my eye" from the 1992 single...

" Left field dance rythmns rub shoulders with orchestrated waves of keyboards and the swaying voice of Julia Waller, whilst well functioning bursts of experimentalism compliment Martin Bowes' grated vocals in an effort to balance things out...."   Grim Humour - UK - 1992

Attrition's music was and probably always will be unclassifiable and innovative. They are never afraid to experiment with different genres, creating eclectic mixtures of avantgarde, neoclassical, EBM, darkwave, and ethereal.....  Amazon.com - USA -2000