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by Sugar Matty O - written on 18/04/02 (Very useful, 54 readings)
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THE HERBALISER – ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ – Ninja Tune 2002 The Herbaliser have become something of a cherished institution in their native land, evolving as one of the best examples of how to manipulate hip hop into a instrument-emphasising delight. There’s no doubt that their sound has ripened since debuting with the genre-exploring Remedies seemingly aeons ago, pasting acid jazz inventions with rap breaks and drowsy trip hop tendencies. Followed by the feelgood gimmickry of Blow Your Headphones, the emcee-responsive Very Mercenary and the picture-completing live session of the Herbaliser Band, Something Wicked This Way ...


