What makes Very Mercenary by The Herbaliser notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its innovative production and intricate layering of sounds, further solidifying The Herbaliser's reputation within the acid jazz genre. It featured tracks that gained significant airplay on underground stations and contributed to the growing popularity of instrumental hip-hop during the late '90s. By the time 'Very Mercenary' was released in January 1999, The Herbaliser had established themselves in the UK hip-hop scene with their debut album 'Remedies' in 1995. This album marked their third studio release, showcasing a matured sound and greater experimentation in blending genres, solidifying their role as pioneers in the jazz-hip-hop fusion movement.

Who is Very Mercenary for?

Very Mercenary works well if you're into cinematic soundscape exploration, long, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Very Mercenary?

Very Mercenary has 16 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Very Mercenary

The Herbaliser · 1999

69 min · 16 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of jazz, hip-hop beats, and eclectic samples that invites listeners into a cinematic soundscape.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

cinematic soundscape exploration
long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Very Mercenary' was released in January 1999, The Herbaliser had established themselves in the UK hip-hop scene with their debut album 'Remedies' in 1995. This album marked their third studio release, showcasing a matured sound and greater experimentation in blending genres, solidifying their role as pioneers in the jazz-hip-hop fusion movement.
Stylistic neighbors: Bonobo· Jazzyfatnastees· Amon Tobin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Intro 1:03
2 Mission Improbable 3:11
3 Who's the Realest? 4:46
4 When I Shine 3:56
5 Goldrush 6:11
6 Moon Sequence 6:22
7 Mind in the Frame 5:13
8 Funny? 0:54
9 Shattered Soul 5:17
10 Road of Many Signs 4:55
11 Wall Crawling Giant Insect Breaks 5:41
12 The Sensual Woman 5:02
13 Let It Go 5:28
14 Jake's Backache 0:23
15 The Missing Suitcase 5:35
16 Starlight 5:07

What to play next

Listen next

Session One

2000

Go back to

Blow Your Headphones

1997

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