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.
Why this album works
'Special Herbs: The Box Set Vol. 0–9' is significant for its deep dive into MF DOOM’s instrumental work, revealing layers of creativity often overshadowed by his vocal projects. The collection highlights the artist's influence on alternative hip-hop, particularly through its intricate sampling and genre-blending, earning critical acclaim from publications such as Pitchfork and contributing to the rise of instrumental hip-hop.
- 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
- Kool Keith· Kool G Rap· RZA
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Saffron Standout 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) Standout 3:34
- 2 Plumskinzz (instrumental) Standout 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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