Special Herbs, Vol. 3
MF DOOM · 2002
26 min · 8 tracks · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · underground hip-hop
A meditative collection of instrumental beats layered with intricate samples and atmospheric textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for focused work
- meditative background for creativity
- short tracks for quick listens
- intricate samples for detail lovers
- calming atmosphere for relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking energetic party vibes
- prefer vocal-driven music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time MF DOOM released 'Special Herbs, Vol. 3' in January 2002, he was solidifying his reputation as a pivotal figure in underground hip-hop. This album came shortly after his acclaimed 'Madvillainy' collaboration with Madlib and marked a continuation of his inventive production style, focusing on lush instrumentals rather than traditional song structures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· Madlib· El-P
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Agrimony 2:59
- 2 Arabic Gum 3:27
- 3 Benzoin Gum 4:25
- 4 Bergamot Wild 3:33
- 5 Calamus Root 2:32
- 6 Dragon’s Blood Resin 3:31
- 7 Elder Blossoms 2:58
- 8 Styrax Gum 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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