Smokers Delight
Nightmares on Wax · 1995
74 min · 16 tracks · electronic · trip hop
A lush tapestry of downtempo grooves interwoven with jazzy samples and soulful textures.
Why this album works
'Smokers Delight' is significant for its role in shaping the downtempo and trip-hop movements of the mid-90s, receiving critical acclaim and influencing a generation of artists. It was notable for its smooth blend of genres, featuring samples from various styles that would appeal to both hip-hop enthusiasts and electronic music fans alike.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- In 1995, Nightmares on Wax released 'Smokers Delight' as their second studio album, following their debut 'A Word of Science' from 1991. At this point, the group had begun to define their signature sound within the burgeoning trip-hop genre, establishing themselves as pioneers in the UK electronic music scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nights Introlude 4:40
- 2 Dreddoverboard Standout 5:48
- 3 Pipes Honour Standout 9:05
- 4 Me + You 0:56
- 5 Stars Standout 6:59
- 6 Wait a Minute / Prayin’ for a Jeepbeat 2:44
- 7 Groove St. 7:29
- 8 Time (To Listen) 0:25
- 9 (Man) Tha Journey 6:19
- 10 Bless My Soul 5:56
- 11 Cruise (Don’t Stop) 7:05
- 12 Mission Venice 2:50
- 13 What I’m Feelin (Good) 2:26
- 14 Rise 5:14
- 15 Rise (reprise) 1:46
- 16 Gambia via Vagator Beach 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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