Something Wicked This Way Comes
The Herbaliser · 2002
54 min · 13 tracks · jazz
An intricate blend of hip-hop beats and jazz-infused instrumentation that radiates both sophistication and streetwise charm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' marked The Herbaliser's fourth studio album, following their 1999 release 'Very Mercenary'. At this point in their career, the group was solidifying their reputation within the UK hip-hop and jazz scenes, showcasing their unique style that fused live instrumentation with sampling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bonobo· Jazzyfatnastees· Amon Tobin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Something Wicked 5:10
- 2 Verbal Animé 3:46
- 3 Time 2 Build 3:24
- 4 24 Carat Blag 4:08
- 5 Mr Holmes 7:18
- 6 Good Girl Gone Bad 4:07
- 7 The Hard Stuff 2:01
- 8 Distinguished Jamaican English 3:32
- 9 Worldwide Connected 5:06
- 10 The Turnaround 3:15
- 11 Battle of Bongo Hill 4:52
- 12 It Ain't Nuttin' 2:46
- 13 Unsungsong 4:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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