Released 20 years ago
Special Herbs: The Box Set Vol. 0–9
MF DOOM · 2006
188 min · 81 tracks · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · underground hip-hop
Intricate instrumental landscapes blend jazz, soul, and funk, showcasing MF DOOM's avant-garde approach to hip-hop production.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate instrumental landscapes to explore
- wave-like pacing for focus
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- for background creativity
- ideal for late-night inspiration
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of vocal-driven tracks
- prefer straightforward, single-focused albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Special Herbs: The Box Set Vol. 0–9' was released in 2006, MF DOOM was already an established figure in underground hip-hop, known for his unique style and complex rhymes. This compilation followed a series of acclaimed releases, including 'Madvillainy' (2004) and 'MM..FOOD' (2004), solidifying his reputation as a producer and lyricist who defied convention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· Madlib· El-P
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Saffron 2:02
- 2 Blood Root 2:05
- 3 Pennroyal 2:08
- 4 Safed Muesli 2:07
- 5 Vinca Rosea 1:59
- 6 Arrow Root 2:08
- 7 Star Anis 2:12
- 8 Lavender Buds 2:11
- 9 Valerian Root 2:08
- 10 Burdock Root 2:03
- 11 Zatar 2:03
- 12 Lemon Grass 2:03
- 13 White Willow Bark 2:04
- 14 Licorice 2:16
- 15 Vervain 1:52
- 16 Fenugreek 2:00
- 17 Four Thieves Vinegar 2:01
- 18 Orange Blossom 1:56
- 19 Sarsparilla 2:02
- 21 Sumac Berries 2:03
- 22 Galangal Root 2:03
- 23 Coffin Nails 1:57
- 24 FO Ti 2:28
- 25 Podina 2:02
- 26 Coriander 2:00
- 27 Spikenard 2:07
- 28 Kava 1:53
- 29 Camphor 1:49
- 30 Untitled (Meditation) 2:13
- 31 Shallots 2:02
- 32 Conquefoil 1:46
- 33 Emblica Officinalis 2:13
- 34 High John 2:20
- 35 Coltsfoot Leaf 2:05
- 36 Charnsuka 2:21
Disc 2
- 1 Hyssop 2:02
- 2 Jasmine Blossoms 2:05
- 3 Mandrake 2:15
- 4 Orris Root 1:59
- 5 Monosodium Glutamate 2:10
- 6 Agrimony 2:10
- 7 Black Snake Root 2:10
- 8 Devil’s Shoestring 2:13
- 9 Passion Flower 2:21
- 10 Red #40 2:03
- 11 Arabic Gum 1:58
- 12 Horehound 2:11
- 13 Wormwood 1:46
- 14 Yellow Dock 2:16
- 15 Nettle Leaves 2:08
- 16 Mugwort 2:32
- 17 Dragon’s Blood 2:08
- 18 Datura Stramonium 2:05
- 19 Cedar 2:11
- 20 Mullein 2:00
- 21 Bergamont 2:03
- 22 Myrtle Leaf 2:02
- 23 Buckeyes 2:12
- 24 Coca Leaf 2:03
- 25 Benzoin Gum 2:03
- 26 Calamus 2:02
- 27 All Spice 2:03
- 28 Dragon’s Blood Resin 1:44
- 29 Lovage 2:11
- 30 Elder Blossoms 2:08
- 31 Eucalyptus 2:08
- 32 Styrax Gum 2:09
- 33 Myrrh 2:02
- 34 Patchouly Leaves 2:08
- 35 Crysanthemum Flowers 2:04
- 36 Peach Extract 2:17
Disc 3
- 1 Who Me? (instrumental) 3:34
- 2 Plumskinzz (instrumental) 4:49
- 3 Humrush (instrumental) 3:23
- 4 Garbage Day #3 (instrumental) 3:29
- 5 Constipated Monkey (instrumental) 2:54
- 6 Contact Blitt (instrumental) 2:32
- 7 What a Nigga Know? (instrumental) 3:32
- 8 Get-U-Now (instrumental) 5:10
- 9 Smokin’ That Shit! (instrumental) 4:37
- 10 It Sounded Like a Roc! (instrumental) 4:49
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