Chemical / Physical

Released in 2017, Chemical / Physical represents a refined continuation of the German project A Forest Mighty Black's signature sound. While the project emerged during the peak of the 1990s trip-hop and acid jazz movement (notably on the Compost Records roster), this 2017 release demonstrates a more minimalist and mature approach to those foundations. The album is characterized by its heavy reliance on the upright bass as the primary melodic and rhythmic driver, a hallmark of the artist's jazz-inflected style. Critics and listeners often categorize this work alongside the 'K&D Sessions' era of downtempo, though A Forest Mighty Black leans further into the organic, acoustic side of the genre. The nine tracks function as a cohesive suite, moving from the rhythmic focus of 'Man Down' to the more atmospheric and experimental 'The Sun (Speaks Through Concentric Circles)'. It remains a cult favorite for fans of sophisticated, instrumental electronic music that bridges the gap between jazz and hip-hop production.