What makes Remedies by The Herbaliser notable?

The album is significant for its innovative blend of jazz and hip-hop, helping to define the 'trip-hop' genre that emerged in the mid-90s. It received positive reviews from critics and garnered attention within the underground scene, influencing artists who followed in their footsteps. When 'Remedies' was released in January 1995, The Herbaliser was establishing themselves in the UK hip-hop scene after their debut album, 'Serving Sentences', in 1993. This sophomore effort marked a critical point for the group, showcasing their growth as producers and musicians while expanding their creative soundscapes.

Remedies works well if you're into layered, dense sonic textures, dynamic emotional journeys and long, immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on Remedies?

Remedies has 16 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Remedies

The Herbaliser · 1995

58 min · 16 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop beats and jazz samples interwoven with playful experimentation and a distinct British flavor.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Styles — This track exemplifies The Herbaliser's unique sound, featuring intricate sampling and a laid-back groove that showcases their trademark style.
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Herbalize It — A short but impactful track that encapsulates the group's playful approach, blending catchy hooks with clever wordplay that invites listeners into their world.
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Real Killer, Part 2 (Rooftop Prowler) — With its atmospheric production and layered instrumentation, this track highlights the duo's ability to create immersive audio landscapes while maintaining a hip-hop foundation.
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Up 4 the Get Downs — A standout closing track that combines infectious rhythms with jazzy elements, leaving listeners energized and ready to explore more of The Herbaliser's work.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album effectively merges jazz and hip-hop elements, showcasing strong production and cohesive flow.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of layered samples, blending jazz instrumentation with hip-hop beats across nearly all tracks.
The tempo varies throughout the record, with some tracks maintaining a laid-back groove while others introduce more energetic rhythms.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

layered, dense sonic textures
dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'Remedies' was released in January 1995, The Herbaliser was establishing themselves in the UK hip-hop scene after their debut album, 'Serving Sentences', in 1993. This sophomore effort marked a critical point for the group, showcasing their growth as producers and musicians while expanding their creative soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors: Bonobo· Jazzyfatnastees· Amon Tobin

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 2:12
8 Real Killer, Part 2 (Rooftop Prowler) 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 5:32
16 Outro 0:14

What to play next

Listen next

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