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Labor Days

Aesop Rock · 2001

61 min · 14 tracks · abstract hip-hop

Abstract lyricism flows over intricate beats, creating a vivid tapestry of urban life and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • immersive storytelling experiences
  • thought-provoking lyrical reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Labor Days' was Aesop Rock's third studio album, following the acclaimed 'Float'. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a distinctive voice in underground hip-hop, recognized for his complex wordplay and innovative production style.
Stylistic neighbors
MF DOOM· El-P· Busdriver

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Labor 2:32
  • 2 Daylight 4:26
  • 3 Save Yourself 4:59
  • 4 Flashflood 3:54
  • 5 No Regrets 4:31
  • 6 One Brick 4:32
  • 7 The Tugboat Complex, Pt. 3 3:46
  • 8 Coma 3:56
  • 9 Battery 5:07
  • 10 Boombox 5:05
  • 11 Bent Life 4:49
  • 12 The Yes and the Y’all 4:04
  • 13 9–5ers Anthem 4:38
  • 14 Shovel 4:45

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