Indie-rap mainstay Aesop Rock has announced his new album, The Impossible Kid, dropping April 29th on Rhymesayers Entertainment, marking his first solo venture since 2012's Skelethon. On the new album, Aesop continues finding new ways to improve on the skills that have made him one of the kings of indie hip-hop. His creative process now includes a newfound willingness to open up about his personal life, going deep on topics like depression, his sometimes rocky relationship with his family, and the turbulent handful of years that culminated in Aesop leaving his adopted home of San Francisco to live in a barn out in the woods, where he recorded the foundations of The Impossible Kid. There's also moments of levity though, as Aesop taps into the funny side of his persona that he suppressed during the period where being taken as a serious lyricist was more of a priority. LikeSkelethon, Aesop exercised complete creative control over every aspect of the album, from the production (which he handled himself, with instrumental help from Philly'sGrimace Federation) to conceptualizing the cover art by his friendAlex Pardee.
All orders will receive a digital download of the full album including bonus tracks“Syrup feat. Homeboy Sandman & Open Mike Eagle" &“Dorks [Blockhead Remix]"
CD Packaging Includes Custom Die Cut Slipcase with 24-Panel Double Sided Fold Out Poster, Illustrated CD Sleeve and Full Album Lyrics.
Vinyl Packaging includes 2xLP Green & Pink Neon Colored Vinyl, Custom Die Cut Jacket, 3"x4" Double Sided Fold Out Poster, Two Illustrated Record Sleeves, Full Album Lyrics & Free Digital Download Card.
Tracklisting:
Mystery Fish
Rings
Lotta Years feat. Hanni El Khatib
Dorks
Rabies feat. Rob Sonic
Supercell
Blood Sandwich
Get Out of the Car
Shrunk
Kirby
TUFF feat. Carnage The Executioner & Kimya Dawson
Lazy Eye feat. Chuck D
Defender feat. Onry Ozzborn
Water Tower
Molecules
*Syrup feat. Homeboy Sandman & Open Mike Eagle (Bonus Track)