It had been four years since Aesop Rock's 2012 album Skelethon, but if this 2016 LP sounds quite different, it's not just because of the time passed.
All of the left-field rapper and producer's gear was stolen back in 2013, and even if these new tones and textures were previewed on the EP with Homeboy Sandman from 2015, LICE, this is the album where all that delicious "new new" comes on strong.
The extremely esoteric and elaborate lyricist also tones it down just a bit in a winning effort to make this an autobiographical effort, with the nerdy "Dorks" being one of his most connectable cuts to date.
His rocky relationship with his family is covered in detail throughout the album, but in contrast, "Kirby" concerns his recently adopted rescue cat who pukes anytime he eats cheap cat food.
Lyrical prowess is never in doubt, and neither is the idea that the MC is an acquired taste, but this wordy, extroverted, and capricious effort is an alive whirlwind with more pride than usual.
That last bit makes it one of the most persuasive Aesop efforts to date.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystery FishAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 03:09 | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| 2 | RingsAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 03:47 | 8 MB | 27 MB |
| 3 | Lotta YearsAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 01:58 | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| 4 | DorksAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 03:32 | 8 MB | 21 MB |
| 5 | RabiesAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 03:05 | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| 6 | SupercellAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 03:50 | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| 7 | Blood SandwichAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 04:25 | 10 MB | 27 MB |
| 8 | Get Out of the CarAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 01:53 | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| 9 | ShrunkAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 03:08 | 7 MB | 20 MB |
| 10 | KirbyAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 02:46 | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| 11 | TUFFAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 03:51 | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| 12 | Lazy EyeAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 02:44 | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| 13 | DefenderAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 03:11 | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| 14 | Water TowerAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 03:50 | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| 15 | MoleculesAesop Rock | Aesop Rock | Play | 03:22 | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| 48 mins | 111 MB | |||||
| 48 mins | 318 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aesop Rock | Composer, Primary Artist, Producer |
| 2 | Allyson Baker | Guitar |
| 3 | Ian Bavitz | Executive Producer |
| 4 | Jason Cook | Project Coordinator |
| 5 | Chuck D | Vocals |
| 6 | Sean Daley | Executive Producer |
| 7 | Kimya Dawson | Vocals |
| 8 | DJ Zone | Scratching |
| 9 | Hanni El Khatib | Vocals |
| 10 | Grimace Federation | Fender Rhodes, Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer |
| 11 | Joe LaPorta | Mastering |
| 12 | James Lynch | Bass |
| 13 | Onry Ozzborn | Vocals |
| 14 | Alex Pardee | Artwork, Layout |
| 15 | Joey Raia | Mixing |
| 16 | Skye Rossi | Project Coordinator |
| 17 | Brent Sayers | Executive Producer |
| 18 | Rob Sonic | Vocals |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |