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A Sad State of Affairs
Hip-Hop · 2012 · 5 tracks · 16m

A Sad State of Affairs

The Herbaliser

Cinematic jazz-funk meets gritty social commentary. A collection of noir-inspired remixes defined by dusty turntable work and sophisticated brass arrangements.

October 26, 2012 · Department H.

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A tense, cinematic blend of urban grit and sophisticated jazz-funk melancholy.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks · 16m
01
A Sad State of Affairs (radio mix)
2:41
02
A Sad State of Affairs (Irn Mnky remix)
4:18
03
A Sad State of Affairs (Jenome remix)
3:12
05
A Sad State of Affairs (The Pure Poetry a cappella)
2:19
14
The Lost Boy (The Legendary Danny K remix)
4:14
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the Irn Mnky remix strips back the percussion to let the ominous bassline breathe during the second verse.
The sharp, rhythmic scratching on the radio mix that acts as a percussive bridge between the horn stabs.
The raw, unadorned delivery of the Pure Poetry a cappella revealing the intricate internal rhyme schemes.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does A Sad State of Affairs sound next to the rest of The Herbaliser's catalogue?

Social Commentary+1.4σ

The writing leans notably further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

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