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A Word of Science: The First and Final Chapter

Nightmares on Wax · 1991

60 min · 15 tracks · electronic · trip hop

A fusion of laid-back grooves and experimental sounds, creating an atmospheric journey through early trip hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • atmospheric journey through sound
  • laid-back grooves for relaxation
  • dynamic exploration of textures
  • for reflective afternoons
  • wave-like pacing encourages drifting

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate high-energy tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1991, Nightmares on Wax released 'A Word of Science: The First and Final Chapter' as their debut album. This marked a critical starting point for the group, establishing their unique sound that would influence the burgeoning trip hop scene in the UK. At this time, they were still developing their identity, experimenting with various styles that would later define their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Bonobo· Thievery Corporation· Air

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Nights Interlude 3:25
  • 2 A Case of Funk 5:19
  • 3 Coming Down 5:15
  • 4 Stop (Crack) 0:44
  • 5 Biofeedback 5:21
  • 6 Mega Donutz 5:11
  • 7 Playtime 4:26
  • 8 Aftermath 3:22
  • 9 Fun 4:13
  • 10 Back Into Time 4:39
  • 11 Dextrous 4:04
  • 12 B.W.T.M. 2:19
  • 13 Sal 6:03
  • 14 E.A.S.E. 2:59
  • 15 How Ya Doin’ 3:12

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