the Herbaliser

Editor's Review:

England's The Herbaliser, the core of which is Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba, continues its pursuit of the perfect downtempo record, and though Something Wicked… isn't all instrumental like previous releases from The Herbaliser, this duo-turned-full-eight piece band is one step closer to production nirvana. The album's initial and title track features an eerily funky harpsichord loop and the sultry female croon of Seaming To, while "Verbal Animé" features a more stripped-down musical experience that is augmented by rhymes from Dilated Peoples' Rakaa. "Good Girl Gone Bad" carries with it the thick cockney accent of rapper Wildflower. But The Herbaliser's best stuff is still within the instrumental tracks, like the lounge-y and smooth "Mr. Holms" and the anthemic "Worldwide Connection," both showcasing The Herbaliser's deft ability in songwriting and the technical mastery with which they bring the music to fruition.
- Max Sidman



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Record Label Ninja Tune Released March 2002

Tracks Something Wicked Verbal Anime Time 2 Build 24 Carat Blag Mr Holmes Good Girl Gone Bad The Hard Stuff Distinguished Jamaican English Worldwide Connected The Turnaround Battle Of Bongo Hill It Ain't Nuttin' Unsungsong