Special Herbs and Spices Volume 1
MF DOOM · 2004
50 min · 14 tracks · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · underground hip-hop
A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate beats and samples, layered with MF DOOM's signature lyrical wit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with intricate layers
- playful exploration of sound textures
- short tracks for focused listening
- subtle wit in lyrical delivery
- tension and release throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek straightforward, predictable rhythms
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 11, 2004, 'Special Herbs and Spices Volume 1' marked a notable departure for MF DOOM, as it followed his critically acclaimed album 'Madvillainy'. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a pioneer in underground hip-hop, experimenting with production styles while maintaining his enigmatic persona.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· Madlib· El-P
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 2:18
- 2 Arabic Gum + Ajowan = No Snakes Alive, Part 3 2:56
- 3 Calamus + Star Anise = Superhero 2:31
- 4 Dragons Blood + Cayenne = 1000 Degress 4:04
- 5 Dragons Blood Resin + Ginger = War Paint 2:02
- 6 Benzoin Gum + Asafoetida = 10 Years Later 3:00
- 7 Red # 40 + Wasabi = Bottle Rocket 3:55
- 8 Bergamot + Sumac = Rain Blood, Part 2 3:27
- 9 Kava Kava Root + Poppy Seeds = Stress Box 3:24
- 10 Styrax Gum + Nutmeg = Tick Tick, Part 2 3:30
- 11 Mugwort + Cinnamon = Shifting Lanes 2:57
- 12 Horehound + Sesame Seeds = Tonight's Show 3:10
- 13 Outro 0:57
- 14 My Love 12:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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