MF DOOM – Special Herbs Vol 9 & 0 [2 LP, Green Colored Vinyl]

Description

MF DOOM’s Special Herbs Vol. 9 & 0 completes the legendary producer’s ambitious instrumental series, showcasing the masked villain’s unparalleled skill at crafting hypnotic beats from obscure vinyl samples. This double LP collection presents DOOM’s most atmospheric and meditative work, where jazz, soul, and psychedelic influences merge into the trademark production style that made him hip-hop’s most revered beatmaker. The volumes represent the culmination of his Special Herbs project, demonstrating why his instrumentals stand as complete artistic statements rather than mere backing tracks.

These beats reveal DOOM’s genius for finding the perfect loop, with tracks like “Saffron,” “Eucalyptus,” and “Sumac Dub” displaying his mastery of layered samples and dusty drum patterns. Each composition flows seamlessly into the next, creating an immersive listening experience that works equally well for active listening or as background ambiance. The herb-named tracks showcase his ability to transform forgotten vinyl gems into fresh sonic landscapes, with subtle manipulations and strategic chops that create entirely new musical narratives from vintage source material.

This green vinyl pressing enhances the organic, earthy quality of DOOM’s production aesthetic while the die-cut gatefold packaging reflects the underground culture that shaped his artistry. The rolling paper insert adds a playful touch that acknowledges the album’s herbal theme, while the printed inner sleeves provide additional visual elements that complement the music’s laid-back vibe. The colored vinyl format brings warmth to these meticulously crafted beats, allowing the subtle details and sonic textures that define DOOM’s production philosophy to emerge with clarity.

• Format: Green Colored Vinyl 2LP
• Standout tracks: “Saffron,” “Eucalyptus,” “Sumac Dub”
• Pressing details: Die-cut gatefold jacket, rolling paper insert, printed inner sleeves, Metal Fingers Presents
• Genre/style: Instrumental Hip-Hop, Abstract Beats, Sample-Based Music, Underground Hip-Hop
• UPC: 826257038616

This unique pressing captures the essence of DOOM’s instrumental mastery in a package that celebrates both the music and the culture surrounding it.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A: Volume Nine

1. Vinca Rosea
2. Burdock Root
3. Vervain

Side B: Volume Nine

1. Bergamot
2. Podina
3. Untitled (Meditation)
4. Coltsfoot Leaf

Side C: Volume Zero

1. Orris Root Powder
2. Passion Flower
3. Yellow Dock

Side D: Volume Zero

1. Datura Stramonium
2. Coca Leaf
3. Peach Leaf