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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- dynamic journey through intricacies
- lyrical depth for attentive listeners
- short tracks encourage replayability
- abstract beats for focused exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, catchy formats
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Float 1:56
- 2 Commencement at the Obedience Academy 3:47
- 3 Big Bang 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 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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