I love the idea of someone spitting over folk music but it only works half the time on this album.
Brief Review: I feel like this type of sound could have a lot of potential, with Aesop Rock laying bars over some pretty nice indie folk. However, I feel like most of this album doesn’t really cash into what real potential this type of combination could entail. Some moments are able to catch the magic tho, but this does not manage to justify its near hour long runtime.
Best Tracks: Delicate Cycle, Organs, Jambi Cafe, Scissorhands, The Aquarium, Alligator, Boomerang
Worst Track: Bats
A very unique sound that pays off most of the time making interesting indie folk rap music.
#74 | / | PopMatters |