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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for deep focus
- abstract lyricism for thoughtful reflection
- consistent flow with emotional peaks
- intricate beats for attentive listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward lyrical narratives
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Abandon All Hope 5:12
- 2 Wake Up Call 3:19
- 3 The Substance 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) 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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