Release Date: Oct 14, 2008
Genre(s): Rock, Alternative
Record label: Alpha Pup
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The self-titled debut EP (or mini-album) from Nick Thorburn’s new project with hip-hop producer Daddy Kev was originally supposed to be called The Life Narcotic. The reason for the name change isn’t known, but you can’t help but feeling that title would have worked better: Reefer is best for that post-joint period between coughing and the comedown. The album’s 10 songs move at a glacial pace (thanks to Kev's sparse, pre-programmed beats) and are awash in a drug-reminiscent haze (thanks to Thorburn’s ethereal vocals).