Float
Aesop Rock · 2000
70 min · 20 tracks · abstract hip-hop
A kaleidoscopic journey through abstract beats and intricate lyricism that challenges conventional hip-hop norms.
Why this album works
'Float' is significant for its role in shaping the alternative rap landscape of the early 2000s, receiving critical acclaim from various publications such as Pitchfork. The album's intricate lyrical content and unconventional sound contributed to Aesop Rock's growing influence on subsequent artists within the genre.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with interludes dynamic journey through intricacies lyrical depth for attentive listeners
- Context
- By the time 'Float' was released in September 2000, Aesop Rock had already made a name for himself within the underground hip-hop scene with his debut album, 'Music for Earthworms'. This sophomore effort solidified his reputation as a leading figure in abstract hip-hop, showcasing his distinctive verbose style and unique production choices.
- 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.
- 1 Float 1:56
- 2 Commencement at the Obedience Academy Standout 3:47
- 3 Big Bang Standout 5:02
- 4 Garbage 4:04
- 5 I’ll Be OK 3:02
- 6 Breakfast With Blockhead 0:38
- 7 Basic Cable 4:13
- 8 Fascination 3:49
- 9 Oxygen Standout 5:20
- 10 Skip Town 4:24
- 11 6B Panorama 2:05
- 12 Lunch With Blockhead 0:23
- 13 Spare a Match 4:56
- 14 Attention Span 3:54
- 15 How to Be a Carpenter 4:47
- 16 Prosperity 3:59
- 17 No Splash 4:04
- 18 Drawbridge 4:49
- 19 Dinner With Blockhead 0:49
- 20 The Mayor and the Crook 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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