Album Release Date: 11/13/20

Pre-orders expected to ship November 10th

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Pre-Order NOW and receive an instant digital download of the first single "The Gates" & "Pizza Alley"! Bundle with the other official Aesop Rock Spirit World Field Guide merch!

Vinyl packaging includes double ultra clear vinyl with direct-to-disc imprinted labels, 12” gatefold jacket, printed record sleeves, sticker sheet with 20 transparent kiss cut stickers and free digital download card.

CD packaging includes custom printed PVC plastic slipcase, 8-panel accordion insert, 4 sticker sheets for a total of 20 transparent kiss cut stickers and blue polycarbonate CD.

Cover Art by Justin "CORO" Kaufman

Downloads must be done on a computer.

"Be not afraid! Whether you’re simply sightseeing, enjoying temporary flights of fancy or considering a more permanent relocation, the all-new Spirit World Field Guide offers twenty-one insightful chapters of firsthand know-how into the terrain, wildlife, and social customs of our parallel universe. The narrator’s vast expertise of multiple global entry points and various modes of inter-dimensional transport informs a rich tapestry of tips, tricks and tools to unfailingly aid in your ultimate survival. If you are among the countless individuals who find themselves feeling both dead and alive at the same time, the information contained within may serve as an invaluable asset to your journey. Godspeed and good luck."

Those are the words of the album’s narrator -- an attempt to prepare listeners, both old and new, for a safe entry into the Spirit World.

It’s been a long road for Aesop Rock to get here, releasing a steady stream of impressive albums, singles, and collaborative projects that have continued to invigorate, solidify and grow his diverse fan base, but he shows no signs of slowing down or deviating from his path, constantly pushing his creative limits. Last year saw the release of Malibu Ken, a joint effort featuring the psychedelic and trippy sounds of producer Tobacco, providing a different type of intrigue for Aesop's descriptive, compelling, and often humorous, writing. Then, he kicked 2020 off with a hard-driving single, "Rogue Wave", followed not long after by Freedom Finger, which found Aesop immersing himself in the video game world that the music was written and produced for. And this year still has a few exciting releases on the horizon yet, a 20-year anniversary vinyl release of his debut album, Float, and now his brand new album, Spirit World Field Guide.

Since his debut in the late nineties, Aesop Rock’s writing has been of the highest caliber, but one thing that has continually evolved is his near-flawless and diverse flow, now perfectly infused with his personality and a gift for visual imagery. On Spirit World Field Guide, characters, inanimate objects, and their surrounding environments vividly come to life as Aesop describes each passing moment throughout the album’s twenty-one chapters. Welcome to the Spirit World. Explore with intention.

Tracklisting:

1. Hello From The Spirit World
2. The Gates
3. Button Masher
4. Dog At The Door
5. Gauze
6. Pizza Alley
7. Crystal Sword
8. Boot Soup
9. Coveralls
10. Jumping Coffin
11. Holy Waterfall
12. Flies
13. Salt
14. Sleeper Car
15. 1 to 10
16. Attaboy
17. Kodokushi
18. Fixed and Dilated
19. Side Quest
20. Marble Cake
21. The Four Winds
    

Pre-orders expected to ship November 10th

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Bundle with the Aesop Rock Spirit World Field Guide album and official merch!

Screen printed t-shirt designed by Justin "CORO" Kaufman. Available in Black, Blue, & Red. 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton, 4.3oz.

Pre-orders expected to ship November 10th

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Bundle with the Aesop Rock Spirit World Field Guide album and official merch!

Full color direct-to-garment printed black t-shirt designed by Justin "CORO" Kaufman. 100% Combed ring-spun cotton. 24 singles. 5.1oz. pre-washed fabric.

Pre-orders expected to ship November 10th

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Bundle with the Aesop Rock Spirit World Field Guide album and official merch!

100% ring-spun cotton black long sleeve shirt featuring 3 color custom printed emblem on left chest and icon printed sleeves.

Pre-orders expected to ship November 10th

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Bundle with the Aesop Rock Spirit World Field Guide album and official merch!

Custom woven patch sewn on left chest of black hoodie. 10 oz cotton/polyester blend 3-end fleece, ring spun cotton 70% Cotton/30% Polyester with 100% cotton 32 singles face yarn for supreme softness, fleece lined hood, split stitch double needle sewing on all seams, twill neck tape, 1x1 ribbing at cuffs and waistband, nickel eyelets.

Pre-orders expected to ship November 10th

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Bundle with the Aesop Rock Spirit World Field Guide album and official merch!

Custom woven patch sewn on left chest of black on black tie-dye hoodie. 9oz (300 gm) 80% cotton/20% polyester blend, ring spun cotton, 100% cotton 30 singles face yarn, jersey lined hood, split stitch double needle sewing on all seams ,twill neck tape, 1 x 1 ribbing at cuffs and waistband, sewn eyelets, standard fit.

Please note:

• One of our favorite things about Tie Dye is each garment is dyed by hand, no 2 garments will be exactly the same. Please allow for slight color variation in production and washing.
• Care Instructions: Due to the nature of tie-dye, loose pigments may remain on the surface of the garments. We therefore strongly recommend washing these garments only with like-colored garments, as some of the tie-dyes may stain light or white colored garments in the wash cycle.
• Washing the garments in cold water will reduce the possibility of staining.

Pre-orders expected to ship November 10th

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Bundle with the Aesop Rock Spirit World Field Guide album and official merch!

Aesop Rock teams up with James Brand knives to bring you a custom laser engraved black and stainless steel version of “the Eliis”. Featuring “Aesop Rock” and 3 Spirit World Field Guide icons, this knife uses a lockback design so that you can do real work with a tool that locks; no more busted knuckles turning screws. Other features include a partially-serrated drop point blade, a combination bottle-opener and screwdriver, our "All Things"® scraper and pry and a bail loop for attaching to your keys, carabiner or backpack.

Specs: 

• Blade Shape: Drop Point
• Blade Type: Partially Serrated
• Lock Type: Lockback
• Handle Length: 3.5” (8.9cm)
• Weight: 2.8oz
• Carry Style: In Pocker or Bail & Lanyard
• Tools: Multi-type screwdriver / scraper / bottle opener
• Blade Steel: Sandvik 12C27 - Scale Material: G10
• Blade Length: 2.6” (6.63cm)
• Overall Length: 6.1” (15.5cm)
• Opening: Nail Nick
• Orientation: Ambidextrous

Pre-orders expected to ship November 10th

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Bundle with the Aesop Rock Spirit World Field Guide album and official merch!

Custom Aesop Rock imprinted metal canteen with cloth case featuring 2.5” woven “Spirit World Field Guide” patch. The indispensable sidekick for your Spirit World excursion, this handy canteen lets you bring along 32oz of clean, cold water to quench your thirst during the day's activities. Featured clip lets you hook the canteen right onto your gear, and the cotton cover adds an extra layer of insulation. Pull the canteen out of the handled cup and you have an additional drinking source.

List of Features:

• 32 oz. metal canteen with Aesop Rock imprint.
• Chained lid and 20oz cup with handles.
• Cotton canteen cover with sewn on woven patch.
• Measures 4-7/8" x 7" x 2-5/8”.

Pre-orders expected to ship November 10th

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Bundle with the Aesop Rock Spirit World Field Guide album and official merch!

Custom Aesop Rock “Spirit World Field Guide” complete flint kit!

List of Features: 

• Custom laser engraved metal tin
• Kindling cotton rope with laser engraved metal top
• Kindling cotton cloth
• Kindling hemp
• Flint
• Steel
• Pine Stick

Pre-orders expected to ship November 10th

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Bundle with the Aesop Rock Spirit World Field Guide album and official merch!

3.5" x 5.5" 48 page notebook featuring full color printed front and back cover, 1 color line paper inside and O-band. Perfect for all of your Spirit World adventure note taking.

Art by Justin "CORO" Kaufman