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Build Your Own Bazooka Tooth

Aesop Rock · 2004

120 min · 28 tracks · abstract hip-hop

A labyrinth of intricate wordplay and experimental beats that challenge conventional hip-hop structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic ebb and flow pacing
  • intricate wordplay for detail lovers
  • immersive experience for patient listeners
  • exploratory journey through sound
  • multi-layered narratives to unpack

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer straightforward listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Build Your Own Bazooka Tooth' was released in January 2004, Aesop Rock had already established himself as a key figure in underground hip-hop. This album followed his critically acclaimed work 'Labor Days' (2001), solidifying his reputation for dense lyricism and innovative production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
MF DOOM· El-P· Busdriver

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Bazooka Tooth 2:07
  • 2 NY Electric 4:36
  • 3 Easy 5:03
  • 4 No Jumper Cables 5:05
  • 5 Limelighters 3:56
  • 6 Super Fluke 4:32
  • 7 Cook It Up 3:56
  • 8 Freeze 4:31
  • 9 We're Famous 6:12
  • 10 Babies With Guns 5:08
  • 11 The Greatest Pac-Man Victory in History 4:49
  • 12 11:35 3:59
  • 13 Kill the Messenger 4:56
  • 14 Mars Attacks 1:52

Disc 2

  • 1 Bazooka Tooth 2:27
  • 2 NY Electric 4:23
  • 3 Easy 5:01
  • 4 No Jumper Cables 5:06
  • 5 Limelighters 3:59
  • 6 Super Flute 4:52
  • 7 Cook It Up 3:43
  • 8 Freeze 4:44
  • 9 We're Famous 6:06
  • 10 Babies With Guns 4:35
  • 11 The Greatest Pac-Man Victory in History 4:48
  • 12 11:35 3:52
  • 13 Kill the Messenger 4:37
  • 14 Mars Attacks 1:38

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