Name: For Hero For Fool
Brand: Subtle

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Release date

2006-10-16

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ELEXCD40

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94637308226

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Subtle

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Subtle was an alternative hip-hop group from Oakland, California. Active from 2001 to 2008, they were known for their unique blend of experimental beats and thought-provoking lyrics. The group consisted of talented artists such as Doseone, Jel, Themselves, and more.

Influenced by a diverse range of musical styles, Subtle created a sound that was truly their own. Their music often explored deep and introspective themes, offering listeners a glimpse into the complex world of the human experience.

With similarities to other renowned artists like Doseone, cLOUDDEAD, WHY?, and Buck 65 among others - Subtle carved out a niche in the alternative hip-hop scene. Their discography includes notable albums such as "For Hero: For Fool" and "A New White". Although no longer active today, their impact on the genre continues to resonate with fans worldwide.

Lex Records is an independent music label that was established in 2001 by Tom Brown. Originally a hip-hop focused imprint of Warp Records, Lex quickly expanded its scope and began releasing full albums from artists such as Boom Bip and Non-Prophets. Over time, Lex developed its own roster of long-term artists, including Danger Mouse, Boom Bip, Fog, and Subtle. In 2005, Lex became a fully independent label when it was sold by Warp to Tom Brown. Despite the split, Lex continues to receive support from Warp's distribution channels.

The label has gained recognition for its unique approach to music releases and its commitment to supporting emerging talent. With a diverse range of genres represented on their roster, Lex Records has become known for pushing boundaries and challenging traditional industry norms.

Through partnerships with distribution platforms like Warpmart and Bleep, Lex has been able to reach a wider audience and continue sharing groundbreaking music with the world. Their catalogue numbers have become iconic within the industry, with certain numbers remaining unused as documented in Rob Young's book 'Warp'.

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back in stock and much cheaper as part of the lex campaign. the project is mothered and manned by adam 'doseone' drucker (the anticon poet-throat behind such celebrated ventures into the art unknown as themselves, clouddead, and 13 and god). adam is the face and voice of the subtle, while the bands sweetmeats are comprised of: the cello and bass playing alexander kort; drummer, guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist jordan dalrymple; drum machine maestro, anticon aural lynchpin and themselves better half jeffrey 'jel' logan; and woodwinds mesmerist marty kalani dowers. dax works voice and harmonica. all six are composers, producers and ideasmen. from the cello and skittering drum-based 'bed to the bills' to the jangly dax-borne epic 'the ends', both of which are standalone works of beauty and vital pieces of the aural/lyrical puzzle, 'for hero for fool' is the culmination of each member's fearless career in music thus far, of their five years spent jamming together, of their one heartbreaking and blissful year thats felt like ten. adam's continual obsessions - the neuroses and shadowy characters that have populated his songs for years - congeal here into a fantastical vision. one need not be a cradle to grave devotee to partake, to crawl inside of the eggshell and poke at the yolk. you only need to be a dreamer yourself. this november, subtle will take to the road again, where onstage 'for hero for fool' will come alive in a travelling storm of props and projection, band theatrics and virtuosic performance as worthy of playhouses as concert halls as rock and roll dives.

For Hero For Fool

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