Special Herbs, Vols. 1 & 2

by MF DOOM

Special Herbs, Vols. 1 & 2 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 12 November 2002
  • Label: High Times
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 59:50
  • Community rating: 3.77/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Inaugurating his legendary instrumental series, MF DOOM released this collection of intricate, remarkably dusty hip-hop beats. The project offers a fascinating glimpse into his highly unorthodox, jazz-inflected production process, featuring instrumental versions of tracks that would define his expansive vocal discography.

Genres

Descriptors: Instrumental, rhythmic, repetitive, sampling, instrumental, underground, experimental, soulful

Tracklist

  1. Saffron (3:24)
  2. Arrow Root (3:45)
  3. Zatar (3:14)
  4. Fenugreek (3:22)
  5. Sumac Berries (3:34)
  6. Coriander (3:03)
  7. Shallots (4:00)
  8. Charnsuka (2:19)
  9. Monosodium Glutamate (2:40)
  10. Red #40 (3:39)
  11. Nettle Leaves (3:28)
  12. Mullein (4:40)
  13. Mugwort (2:26)
  14. All Spice (3:00)
  15. Lovage (3:57)
  16. Eucalyptus (2:43)
  17. Myrrh (6:36)

Credits

  • Metal Fingers - primary artist, presenter
  • Lord Scotch 79 - art direction
  • The Metal Finger Villain - producer

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