5 Things to Know About UNKLE’s Psyence Fiction

The album was a collaboration between James Lavelle and DJ Shadow. Lavelle founded the Mo’ Wax label, while Shadow composed most of the music.

DJ Shadow’s production style dominates the album. His fingerprints are all over the sound, from the beats to the samples.

Psyence Fiction is not a typical group effort. UNKLE was essentially a project name for this duo, not a permanent band.

The album features guest vocalists and musicians. These include Thom Yorke, Mike D, and Richard Ashcroft, among others.

It remains a landmark in trip-hop and experimental hip-hop. The album’s dark, cinematic sound influenced many artists in the late 1990s.