Adrian Sherwood – Never Trust A Hippy

Adrian Sherwood – Never Trust A Hippy

A deep, hypnotic dive into modern dub production and experimental sound design, Never Trust A Hippy showcases the boundary-pushing studio work of influential British producer Adrian Sherwood.

Best known for his pioneering role in the UK dub scene and his work with On-U Sound Records, Sherwood blends heavy basslines, spacious echo, and layered rhythmic textures with elements of reggae, industrial dub, and global vocal traditions. The result is a dense, immersive sonic landscape where each track feels like a living, breathing mix of analogue and electronic sound manipulation.

Featuring contributions from reggae legends Sly & Robbie, experimental vocalists like Ghetto Priest, and global influences ranging from Qawwali to spoken-word textures, the album moves between smoky dub grooves, futuristic soundscapes, and heavily processed rhythmic experimentation.

Highlights include the bass-heavy pulse of Haunted By Your Love, the atmospheric drift of Strange Turn, and the cinematic, genre-blurring Paradise Of Nada (Remix).

A bold and inventive release for fans of dub culture, experimental electronic music, post-punk production, and deep bass-driven sound systems.

Tracklist:

1. No Dog Jazz
2. Hari Up Hari
3. Haunted By Your Love
4. X-Planation
5. Strange Turn
6. Dead Man Smoking
7. Paradise Of Nada (Remix)
8. Boogaloo
9. Processed World
10. The Ignorant (Version)
11. Majestic 12