The Impossible Kid

by Aesop Rock

Overview

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. ~ David Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	04/29/2016
Label:	Rhymesayers Entertainment
UPC:	0826257021328
Rank:	5667

Tracks

1. Mystery Fish
2. Rings
3. Lotta Years
4. Dorks
5. Rabies
6. Supercell
7. Blood Sandwich
8. Get Out of the Car
9. Shrunk
10. Kirby
11. TUFF
12. Lazy Eye
13. Defender
14. Water Tower
15. Molecules

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Aesop Rock   Primary Artist
Kimya Dawson   Vocals
Rob Sonic   Vocals
Chuck D   Vocals
Onry Ozzborn   Vocals
James Lynch   Bass
Allyson Baker   Guitar
Hanni el Khatib   Vocals
Grimace Federation   Organ,Guitar,Synthesizer,Fender Rhodes
DJ Zone   Scratching

Technical Credits

Aesop Rock   Composer,Producer
Skye Rossi   Project Coordinator
Brent Sayers   Executive Producer
Ian Bavitz   Executive Producer
Jason Cook   Project Coordinator
Sean Daley   Executive Producer
Alex Pardee   Artwork
Joe LaPorta   Mastering
Joey Raia   Mixing