Music for Earthworms
Aesop Rock · 1997
56 min · 12 tracks · abstract hip-hop
An intricate tapestry of abstract lyricism woven over unconventional beats and eclectic samples.
Why this album works
'Music for Earthworms' is significant for introducing Aesop Rock's complex lyricism to a wider audience, earning him respect within the underground hip-hop community. The album's release helped pave the way for his later commercial success and critical acclaim, highlighting the potential of abstract hip-hop as a legitimate genre.
- Best for
- steady pacing for deep focus abstract lyricism for thoughtful reflection consistent flow with emotional peaks
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Music for Earthworms' is Aesop Rock's debut album, emerging from the underground hip-hop scene in New York. At this point, he was beginning to establish his unique style, influenced by the DIY ethos of earlier projects and the burgeoning alternative rap movement.
- 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 Abandon All Hope Standout 5:12
- 2 Wake Up Call 3:19
- 3 The Substance Standout 5:59
- 4 Merit 4:51
- 5 89.9 FM Night Train Promo 2:10
- 6 Live on 89.9 FM Night Train 5:58
- 7 Coward of the Year (remix) Standout 4:12
- 8 Shere Kahn 6:35
- 9 Antisocial 4:10
- 10 Coordinates 3:22
- 11 Plastic Soldiers 5:18
- 12 Troubled Waters 4:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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