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Released 30 years ago

Hempton Manor

The Shamen · 1996

59 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic rock · techno

A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic textures and techno beats that invites listeners into a hallucinatory experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo grooves
  • kaleidoscopic sonic exploration
  • hallucinatory immersive experience
  • for focused listening
  • engaging auditory journey

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Hempton Manor' was The Shamen's fifth studio album and followed their commercial peak with 'Boss Drum' in 1992. By this time, the band had shifted from their early acid house roots to explore more eclectic sounds while navigating lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Chemical Brothers· Orbital· Underworld

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Freya 5:55
  • 2 Urpflanze 5:51
  • 3 Cannabeo 6:17
  • 4 Khat 5:51
  • 5 Bememe 6:45
  • 6 Indica 5:52
  • 7 Rausch 6:09
  • 8 Kava 5:18
  • 9 El-fin 5:24
  • 10 The Monoriff 5:48

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