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Released 20 years ago

FabricLive.26

The Herbaliser · 2006

70 min · 24 tracks · jazz

A vibrant collage of hip-hop, jazz, and funk that captures the essence of London's underground scene.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic mix of energy levels
  • short bursts of playful fun
  • for upbeat gatherings
  • head-nodding groove exploration
  • nostalgic nods to underground scenes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, cohesive tracks
  • seek deep emotional narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2006, The Herbaliser were already established figures in the UK hip-hop scene, having released several albums since their debut in 1995. FabricLive.26 marked their contribution to the renowned Fabric mix series, showcasing their eclectic sound and solidifying their reputation as innovators within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Bonobo· Jazzyfatnastees· Amon Tobin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dogz n Sledgez 3:33
  • 2 Southern Lady 3:15
  • 3 Ghostwriter / Ground Zero (a cappella) 3:38
  • 4 Alphabet Man 1:17
  • 5 I Got an Attitude 2:11
  • 6 Surprize 3:00
  • 7 None Other / 3 Feet Deep (instrumental) 2:55
  • 8 Talkin’ Loud and Sayin’ Nothing 1:43
  • 9 Welly Wanging 1:44
  • 10 Play This (One) 1:32
  • 11 Paid in Full (Seven Minutes of Madness) (The Coldcut remix) 3:05
  • 12 Glimity Glamity 4:49
  • 13 I.D.S.T. 2:47
  • 14 Spin It Round 3:34
  • 15 It’s Great to Be Here 2:19
  • 16 Family Rap 4:50
  • 17 It Takes a Seven Nation Army to Hold Us Back 2:47
  • 18 Gadget Funk 3:53
  • 19 Mr Matatwe (Keep It Up) 2:23
  • 20 Keeping It Real? 1:10
  • 21 Boom! 2:21
  • 22 Just Give the DJ a Break (12" club version) 2:31
  • 23 Newsflash 2:48
  • 24 Booty La La 6:08

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