In April 1996, The Face unearthed the hidden past and future sounds of Tricky and Martina Topley-Bird, diving deep into the raw, atmospheric blend of trip-hop that was redefining the musical landscape. This issue also explored the Britpop explosion with Oasis, Pulp, and Blur at its heart, while taking a closer look at how sex in the 90s was being redefined across culture. 

From the underground to the mainstream, this issue captured a pivotal moment in music and society—a snapshot of the era’s shifting sounds and sensibilities.

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