Bazooka Tooth
Aesop Rock · 2003
121 min · 27 tracks · abstract hip-hop
A dense tapestry of abstract wordplay and unconventional beats intertwines with eclectic samples and surreal storytelling.
Why this album works
'Bazooka Tooth' received significant acclaim, with its idiosyncratic style influencing a generation of artists in the underground scene. It debuted on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, reflecting Aesop Rock's commercial rise while maintaining a strong cult following and critical praise that emphasized his distinctive approach to hip-hop lyricism.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- By the time Aesop Rock released 'Bazooka Tooth' in 2003, he was already an established figure in underground hip-hop, following his critically acclaimed album 'Labor Days' from 2001. This album further solidified his reputation for intricate lyricism and inventive production, showcasing his growth as a unique artist within the Def Jux label's roster.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Beyoncé· Drake· Miley Cyrus· Lana Del Rey· Mariah Carey· Jennifer Lopez· LL Cool J
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Bazooka Tooth 2:25
- 2 N.Y. Electric / Hunter (interlude) 5:11
- 3 Easy 5:01
- 4 No Jumper Cables Standout 5:06
- 5 Limelighters / Flunkadelic (interlude) 4:34
- 6 Super Fluke 4:52
- 7 Cook It Up 3:46
- 8 Freeze / Honeycomb (interlude) 5:32
- 9 We're Famous Standout 6:22
- 10 Babies With Guns 5:07
- 11 The Greatest Pac-Man Victory in History 4:48
- 12 Frijoles 3:49
- 13 11:35 / Ketamine U.S.A. (interlude) 4:24
- 14 Kill the Messenger Standout 4:55
- 15 Mars Attacks 4:39
Disc 2
- 1 The Best of Def Jux Megamix 30:33
- 2 The Essence (snippet) 1:35
- 3 Elephant Guns (snippet) 1:21
- 4 Beer (snippet) 2:01
- 5 Be My Lady (snippet) 1:55
- 6 Slide on 'em (Escapade) (snippet) 1:12
- 7 Illy (snippet) 1:30
- 8 What Do You Know? (snippet) 1:28
- 9 Risky Business (snippet) 1:57
- 10 Razor Fund (snippet) 2:23
- 11 N.Y. Electric (snippet) 2:22
- 12 No Jumper Cables (snippet) 2:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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