''Missing Dragons'' is an EP by

A Grape Dope John Herndon is an American musician and artist. Based in Chicago, he plays drums and percussion, and works as a producer for instrumental hip hop under the name A Grape Dope. Career John Herndon is a member of the bands Tortoise and Isotope 217 ...

(born John Herndon). It was released on Galaxia on May 27, 2003.

Critical reception

Andrew Bryant of ''

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'' gave the EP a 4.1 out of 10, calling it an "unappealing release with few redeeming qualities". Meanwhile, Andy Lee of ''

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'' said: "In less than 30 minutes, A Grape Dope demonstrates more innovation than many artists do in their entire lifetimes." Fritz the Cat of ''

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'' listed it as one of the nine best records of 2003.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes. *

– music, mixing * Kathryn Frazier – vocals (2) * Sally Timms – vocals (2) *

Doseone Adam Drucker (born April 21, 1977), better known by his stage name Doseone, is an American rapping, rapper, hip hop producer, producer, poet and artist. He is a co-founder of the indie hip hop record label Anticon. He has also been a member of n ...

– vocals (3) * Human Condition – mixing * Designer – mixing * Damon Locks – artwork, design * Sheila Sachs – design * Wayne Montana – fishes illustration

References

External links

* * {{Authority control 2003 EPs Instrumental hip hop EPs Post-rock EPs