Herbal Tonic
The Herbaliser · 2010
73 min · 16 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and electronic elements that invites listeners into a lively soundscape.
Why this album works
'Herbal Tonic' received positive critical acclaim, reinforcing The Herbaliser's reputation within the underground music community. The album features a distinctive blend of styles that influenced subsequent artists in both the jazz and electronic genres, contributing to the ongoing evolution of contemporary British music.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Herbal Tonic' is The Herbaliser's sixth studio album, showcasing the culmination of their evolution since their debut in 1995. At this point, they had established themselves as key players in the UK jazz and hip-hop scene, effectively blending genres while remaining true to their roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hiromi Uehara· Pat Metheny· Sade Adu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gadget Funk Standout 4:09
- 2 Nah’ Mean Nah’m Sayin’ 4:04
- 3 The Missing Suitcase Standout 5:33
- 4 The Blend 4:48
- 5 Starlight Standout 5:09
- 6 Song for Mary 5:17
- 7 Mr Chombee Has the Flaw 3:31
- 8 Something Wicked 5:11
- 9 Mrs Chombee Takes the Plunge (DJ Food re-bake) 5:58
- 10 The Sensual Woman 4:59
- 11 It Ain’t Nuttin’ 2:46
- 12 8pt Agenda 5:01
- 13 Tea & Beer 2:33
- 14 Ginger Jumps the Fence 5:11
- 15 March of the Dead Things 4:06
- 16 Stranded on Earth 4:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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