Remedies
The Herbaliser · 1995
58 min · 16 tracks · jazz
A kaleidoscopic blend of jazz-infused hip-hop rhythms and eclectic samples that grooves effortlessly.
Why this album works
'Remedies' is notable for its innovative fusion of jazz and hip-hop, helping to carve a niche for the UK’s instrumental hip-hop movement. The album received positive critical reception, which helped it gain traction on independent charts and influenced subsequent artists in the genre.
- Best for
- layered, dense sonic textures dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- In 1995, The Herbaliser released 'Remedies' as their debut album, establishing their presence in the UK hip-hop scene. At this time, they were still relatively unknown but had been gaining traction through underground performances and collaborations. This album marked a significant step towards their future acclaim in the trip-hop genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hiromi Uehara· Pat Metheny· Sade Adu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 2:26
- 2 Scratchy Noise 7:20
- 3 Blomp 0:46
- 4 Styles 6:26
- 5 Interloodle 1:34
- 6 Bust a Nut 4:33
- 7 Herbalize It Standout 2:12
- 8 Real Killer, Part 2 (Rooftop Prowler) Standout 5:39
- 9 Forty Winks 3:06
- 10 A Little Groove 3:45
- 11 Repetitive Loop (Reloop) 5:58
- 12 Ka Boink!! 2:02
- 13 Wrong Place 5:25
- 14 Da Trax 1:40
- 15 Up 4 the Get Downs Standout 5:32
- 16 Outro 0:14
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