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.
Why this album works
The album received notable acclaim for its innovative sound, contributing to the growing popularity of the nu-jazz movement during the early 2000s. It has been influential in shaping the direction of instrumental hip-hop and jazz fusion, earning positive reviews from music publications such as DJ Mag and The Independent.
- 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
- Hiromi Uehara· Pat Metheny· Sade Adu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Something Wicked Standout 5:10
- 2 Verbal Animé Standout 3:46
- 3 Time 2 Build 3:24
- 4 24 Carat Blag 4:08
- 5 Mr Holmes Standout 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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