Released 20 years ago
FabricLive.26
The Herbaliser · 2006
70 min · 24 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of hip-hop beats, jazz samples, and eclectic sound bites that create a dynamic listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dogz n Sledgez — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious groove and clever sampling, encapsulating the energetic spirit of the album.
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Paid in Full (Seven Minutes of Madness) (The Coldcut remix) — This remix breathes new life into a classic track, showcasing The Herbaliser's ability to reinterpret and modernize iconic sounds while maintaining their signature style.
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Family Rap — This track stands out for its playful lyrics and tight production, emphasizing the group's knack for blending humor with engaging beats.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's seamless mixing and eclectic sampling create a vibrant listening experience, though it may not resonate widely outside its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous mix of tracks, creating an uninterrupted flow that blends hip-hop beats with jazz samples.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word snippets and sound bites, adding layers of texture and context to the instrumental foundation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- prefer long, cohesive tracks
- seek deep emotional narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time FabricLive.26 was released in 2006, The Herbaliser had established themselves as a prominent name in the UK jazz and hip-hop scene, following their acclaimed album, Something Wicked This Way Comes, in 1999. This album continued their exploration of innovative soundscapes while contributing to the growing popularity of the FabricLive compilation series.
- 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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