Skelethon
Aesop Rock · 2012
55 min · 15 tracks · abstract hip-hop
Intricate wordplay unfolds over an experimental soundscape of layered beats and atmospheric textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with intricate lyrics
- deep listening for wordplay enthusiasts
- atmospheric textures for immersive experience
- thought-provoking themes throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Aesop Rock released 'Skelethon' in January 2012, he was a well-established figure in underground hip-hop, having gained acclaim for his previous albums like 'Labor Days' (2001) and 'None Shall Pass' (2007). This album marked his first release after parting ways with longtime label Definitive Jux, showcasing his independent artistic direction.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leisureforce 4:43
- 2 ZZZ Top 4:15
- 3 Cycles to Gehenna 4:00
- 4 Zero Dark Thirty 3:21
- 5 Fryerstarter 3:28
- 6 Ruby ‘81 2:33
- 7 Crows 1 4:19
- 8 Crows 2 2:30
- 9 Racing Stripes 3:23
- 10 1,000 O’Clock 3:58
- 11 Homemade Mummy 2:46
- 12 Grace 3:38
- 13 Saturn Missiles 3:37
- 14 Tetra 4:41
- 15 Gopher Guts 3:58
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