Headz is a series of compilation albums released by the Mo' Wax record label. The first installment, titled Headz, was released on 31 October 1994, and reissued on 20 May 1996. It was followed on 28 October 1996 by Headz 2A and Headz 2B.

Fact's 2015 list of the best trip hop albums of all time included the first Headz album at number 30, and Headz 2A and Headz 2B jointly at number seven.

Headz

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The Guardian

Track listing

Disc one
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Freedom Now (Meditation)" (performed by Patterson)David PattersonPatterson7:56
2."Contemplating Jazz" (performed by Attica Blues)Charlie WilliamsTony NwachukwuD'AfroT Plays It Cool!5:45
3."Symmetrical Jazz" (Flapper Till 5AM mix) (performed by Awunsound)Andrew McGroartyDJ A. Won10:28
4."Stars" (performed by Nightmares on Wax)George EvelynE.A.S.E.7:15
5."Ravers Suck Our Sound" (performed by La Funk Mob)Hubert Blanc-FrancardBoombassZdar5:19
6."Miles Out of Time (Astrocentric Mix 'n' Beats)" (performed by M.F. Outa 'National)Joseph MalikCalvin NuttallMalikNuttall5:03
7."The Inside" (performed by RPM)Stef CartwrightPeter AdjayeJoseph HipkinRPM6:44
8."Lowride" (performed by Autechre)Rob BrownSean BoothAutechre7:12
9."Wildstyle – The Krush Handshake" (performed by Olde Scottish)Howie B8:03
Total length:63:45
Disc two
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Lost and Found (S.F.L.)" (performed by DJ Shadow)Josh DavisDJ Shadow10:07
2."Destroy All Monsters" (performed by Skull)Trevor JacksonUnderdog6:24
3.".....Don't Fake It" (performed by Deflon Sallahr)SallahrSallahr6:19
4."2000" (performed by RPM)CartwrightAdjayeHipkinRPM6:18
5."Slipper Suite" (part one: "Jeremy's Velvet Slippers" / part two: "Moonraker" / part three: "Unspeakable Acts") (performed by Palm Skin Productions)Simon RichmondRichmond8:24
6."The Time Has Come" (performed by Unkle and The Major Force Orchestra)Toshio NakanishiMasayuki KudoJames LavelleTim GoldsworthyNakanishiKudoLavelleGoldsworthy7:55
7."Head West – Gun Fight at the O.K. Corrall" (performed by Howie B. Inc.)Howard BernsteinHowie B6:08
8."They Came in Peace" (performed by Tranquility Bass)Tom ChasteenMichael KandelChasteenKandel8:41
9."In-Flux" (alternative interlude '93 version) (performed by DJ Shadow)DavisDJ Shadow12:12
Total length:72:28

Charts

Chart (1994)Peak position
UK Compilation Albums (OCC)36
UK Dance Albums (OCC)2

Headz 2A

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Review scores
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AllMusic
The Guardian
Spin7/10

Track listing

Disc one
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."A Nights Interlude" (performed by Nightmares on Wax)George EvelynKevin HarperJohn SebastianSteve BooneMark SebastianNightmares on Wax3:26
2."Cantona Style" (performed by The Prunes)Peder PedersenSimon BondeChristian BukstiThe Prunes5:47
3."The Real Thing" (90 BPM version) (performed by Peshay)Paul PescePeshay7:04
4."Modulor" (Modulor mix) (performed by Air)Nicolas GodinSolid6:02
5."Searchin'" (performed by The Dust Brothers)John KingMichael Simpson4:29
6."Flow" (performed by RPM)Stef CartwrightPeter AdjayeJoseph HipkinRPM5:58
7."My Bloody Valentine" (performed by DJ Wally)DJ Wally7:09
8."Garage Piano" (performed by Unkle)James LavelleTim GoldsworthyMasayuki KudoMark NishitaUnkleNishita5:28
9."Kemuri ('94 Part II)" (performed by DJ Krush)DJ Krush4:44
10."Do You Understand?" (performed by Sam Sever and the R.O.T.L.A.)Sam SeverSever4:39
11."What Is Soul?" (instrumental) (performed by Stereo MC's)Rob BirchNick HallamStereo MC's4:53
12."Covert Action" (performed by Urban Tribe)Sherard IngramIngram5:47
13."Cabin Fever" (performed by Lo-Fi Sensibilities)Steve PatonPaton6:20
14."Code" (performed by Midnight Funk Association)Mark BroomDave HillBroomHill5:56
Total length:77:42
Disc two
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Concentric Circle" (performed by DJ Food)Patrick CarpenterJonathan MoreMatt BlackColdcutPC6:23
2."27 Years of Solitude" (performed by Cool Breeze)Charlie LextonLexton5:39
3."Discotron" (performed by Stasis)Steve PicktonStasis7:45
4."Mango Maracatu" (performed by Scott Free and Cybil Ant)FreeAntFreeAnt4:40
5."The Source of Uncertainty" (performed by Tortoise)Dan BitneyBundy K. BrownJohn HerndonDoug McCombsJohn McEntireTortoise3:45
6."Karmacoma" (Unkle Situation mix; instrumental) (performed by Massive Attack)Robert Del NajaGrantley MarshallAndrew VowlesAdrian ThawsBob LockeTim NorfolkMassive AttackNellee HooperUnkle5:29
7."Bodhisattva Vow" (instrumental) (performed by Beastie Boys)Mike DiamondAdam HorovitzAdam YauchBeastie BoysMario Caldato Jr.3:17
8."Simean Groove" (performed by Folk Implosion)Lou BarlowJohn DavisWally GagelTim O'Heir3:14
9."Martian Economics" (performed by Olde Scottish)Howard BernsteinKudoToshio NakanishiBernsteinKudoNakanishi5:24
10."Eastward" (Forme remix) (performed by Urban Tribe)IngramIngram6:21
11."Spacewalk" (performed by Lunar Funk)Alex ReecePaul SaundersReeceSaunders6:20
12."New Element" (performed by Forme)Richard FileWill BankheadFileBankhead5:59
13."Pressure II" (performed by Solo)Mark WilkinsDJ Solo6:46
14."Organized Crime" (performed by Innervisions)Jamie SpratlingJ Majik6:31
Total length:77:33

Charts

Chart (1996)Peak position
UK Compilation Albums (OCC)30
UK Dance Albums (OCC)4

Headz 2B

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The Guardian
Spin8/10

Track listing

Disc one
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Spectral Arc" (performed by Luminis)Stef CartwrightLuminis6:21
2."Sharp A2" (performed by Luke Vibert)VibertVibert6:50
3."World Lesson Part II" (performed by Money Mark)Mark NishitaNishita2:33
4."Swiss Air" (performed by Twig Bud)Peter AdsheadAdshead4:20
5."Time Has Come" (Portishead Plays Unkle mix) (performed by Unkle)Tim GoldsworthyMasayuki KudoJames LavelleGoldsworthyKudoLavellePortisheadAdrian Utley4:20
6."It's Coming" (performed by Grantby)Dan GrigsonSi JohnGrigsonJohn6:16
7."Wirecutter" (performed by Donut Productions)Donut ProductionsDonut ProductionsThe Front Bumper Project5:03
8."The Groomsman" (performed by The Dust Brothers)John KingMichael Simpson3:23
9."Crash" (performed by Skull)Trevor JacksonUnderdog6:01
10."Flute Loop" (instrumental) (performed by Beastie Boys)Mike DiamondAdam HorovitzAdam YauchMario Caldato Jr.Al KooperBeastie BoysCaldato2:04
11."Maze" (performed by DJ Krush)Hideaki IshiDJ Krush5:20
12."Sketch" (performed by Attica Blues)Attica BluesAttica Blues3:22
13."Ultimatum Ultra Mix (Jungle Beats/Jungle Bass)" (performed by Jungle Brothers)Phillip HallMichael SmallUltimatum4:30
14."Science Fu Beats" (performed by Danny Breaks)Danny WhiddettDanny Breaks5:40
15."Future Tense" (performed by The Force)Illian WalkerThe Force7:17
Total length:73:20
Disc two
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Beast" (System remix) (performed by Palm Skin Productions)Simon RichmondRichmondRoni SizeKrustSuv5:47
2."The Real Thing" (performed by Peshay)Paul PescePeshay9:11
3."In the Mood" (performed by Dillinja)Karl FrancisFrancis6:08
4."Tribetoon" (performed by Roni Size and DJ Krust)Ryan WilliamsKirk ThompsonRoni SizeDJ Krust6:18
5."The Silent Witness" (performed by Source Direct)James BakerPhil AslettSource Direct7:04
6."The Counterpoint" (performed by As One)Kirk DegiorgioDegiorgio8:10
7."Bug in the Bassbin" (Street mix) (performed by Innerzone Orchestra)Carl CraigCraig4:39
8."Object Orient" (performed by Black Dog Productions)Ed HandleyAndy TurnerKen DownieBlack Dog Productions5:44
9."Trilogy" (performed by Special Forces)Rupert ParkesParkes13:41
10."Quiddity (Last Visit)" (performed by Max 404)Erwin van MollVan Moll6:32
11."Shadow's Legitimate Mix" (performed by Zimbabwe Legit)Josh DavisDJ Shadow6:27
Total length:79:41

Charts

Chart (1996)Peak position
UK Compilation Albums (OCC)34
UK Dance Albums (OCC)5

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