MF DOOM - Metal Fingers Presents: Special Herbs Vol. 7 & 8 (Colour Reissue)

When DOOM reemerged on the scene in the 90s, he firmly marked his return, capturing the theory of knowing the rules if only to better break them.

That sentiment was captured not only in his unique writing method, but also in his production style that birthed the moniker Metal Fingers. He seamlessly blended creative ingenuity with the all-too-obvious, and a unique ability to sample things oft-considered off limits, yet still create magic.

The 10 volume Special Herbs instrumental series captures a key moment in time of Metal Fingers DOOM as producer, assembling, and sometimes slightly reworking, select beats from albums such as MM.Food, Operation: Doomsday, & King Geedorah, as well as a collection of exclusive beats.
One of the most expansive instrumental Hip Hop series to date, it is a mountainous collection of his beats, ranging from series exclusives to slightly reworked favorites he produced for himself and others. Released under the alias Metal Fingers, Special Herbs succeeds at capturing DOOM’s highly influential sound which continually breaks and reinterprets the rules of the game in favor of The Super-Villain.

The world is a treasure trove of sounds, and the Metal-Fingered DOOM accepts no limits; ’70s Soul/Funk classic, ’80s R&B hits, rap nostalgia, and even soundbites from children’s records & TV all find their place in the ingredients needed to perfect his recipes.

Back in print with all new packaging.
Pressed on colored vinyl for the first time.
Custom top opening die-cut 12" gatefold jacket.
2xLP sky blue color vinyl.
"Rolling paper" insert.
Printed record sleeves.

Tracklist:
VOLUME 7:
1. Safed Musli
2. Emblica Officinalis
3. Licorice
4. Sarsaparilla
5. Fo Ti
6. Camphor
VOLUME 8:
7. High John
8. Mandrake
9. Devil’s Shoestring
10. Wormwood
11. Cedar
12. Buckeyes
13. Chrysanthemum Flowers