Young Fathers burst onto the scene with Dead, their debut full-length LP released in January 2014 on Big Dada Recordings. The Edinburgh-based trio — with roots spanning Liberia and Nigeria — crafted a record that defies easy categorization, blending electronic and hip-hop influences into something entirely their own. The album made an immediate impact, winning the prestigious Mercury Prize in 2014, beating out acclaimed artists including FKA twigs and Damon Albarn.
Critics were quick to recognize Dead as a singular artistic achievement, with reviewers praising its ability to "challenge your preconceptions and bombard the senses" while constructing "a strange and intoxicating musical universe." It's the kind of album that demands active listening and rewards it in equal measure — a bold, diverse debut that feels as vital and forward-thinking today as it did upon release.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Big Dada Recordings
- Genre: Electronic, Hip-Hop
- Release Date: 02/03/2014
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TRACKS
A1. No Way
A2. Low
A3. Just Another Bullet
A4. War
A5. Get Up
B1. Dip
B2. Paying
B3. Mmmh Mmmh
B4. Hangman
B5. Am I Not Your Boy
B6. I've Arrived
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