5 Songs To Start With - Aesop Rock | Infectious Groove Music

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Have you heard #AesopRock ? If not, you should go listen now!

[@Busto]

As an old head, Aesop Rock was a classic Napster find. Along with Atmosphere, Sage Francis and Jedi Mind Tricks. This was beautiful!

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I (Russ) would have loved to have stumbled across Aesop Rock on Napster. To be honest, I'm shocked that I didn't! I am so glad Lauren found him though and glad to hear so many others dig the guy.

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@@mrc3885 you should read through the rest of the comments who seem to understand the music better than you.

[@roosterman84]

22 years now listening to Aesop Rock. It’s been amazing following his career from Labor Days to Tech Solutions, hard to think of many rappers or artists in general making unique and interesting projects for over 2 decades.

[@roosterman84]

Check out these 5 excellent older songs: No Regrets, Float, Big Bang, 9-5ers Anthem, Zero Dark Thirty.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

We've said something similar to a few others, but we mean it: we're VERY thankful that long time fans are liking what we had to say. We're also super stoked to get more suggestions from people in the know. Thank you VERY much :)

[@Hackaway]

I believe I discovered him about 15 years ago but I can't even remember how, which is pretty wild considering he's my GOAT. He doesn't have much mainstream exposure, so just like you I could have easily missed out on him. You should definitely check out the Hail Mary Mallon - Bestiary album if you haven't already. It features Aesop Rock alongside Rob Sonic and DJ Big Whiz, and it might even be my favorite of his.

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I've said this to a few others: but we're happy that his long time fans are digging that we just now found him. We have a LOT more to listen to from him and we both genuinely love what we've heard so far.

[@GiggingwithTheGoon]

Huge fan for decades 5) put your quarter up 4) fast cars 3) none shall pass 2) no jumper cables 1) dorks Dorks will change your life Subscribing ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

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As lifelong Weird Al fans, we totally agree that dorks will change your life! haha. We are so glad that many of Aesop's long time fans are digging what we had to say as new fans. You and a few others gave us some homework, which we love :)

[@GiggingwithTheGoon]

@@InfectiousGroovePodcast lololol I'm so glad I came back to this comment..now ya not only got a subscription, ya got a fan lol cheers, y'all 😎

[@losxdescabezados]

I love Aes and his discography, he's been putting out pure heat since day one! Those tracks are definitely good intro tracks, so I'll softball a few more that are easy to digest because, this guy gets DENSE with the lyrics. No Regrets, Pigs, Grace, Lazy Eye, The Sea, Abandoned Malls

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

We've been happy to see so many long time fans digging that we just now found him. Thanks for leaving a comment and for suggesting more songs for us. The guy is just SO talented. We're very happy we (finally) found him.

[@losxdescabezados]

@@InfectiousGroovePodcast as a fan, we welcome you into the fold! If you choose to continue your musical journey, you'll not want for content! His discography is brilliant, dynamic and never hits a lull once! The truest 🐐

[@damienperry5758]

I’m so happy to see so many people enjoying Aesop Rock recently. So many KZbinrs have been discovering him and are now huge fans, and it feels great to know I wasn’t crazy for all these years. Dude is a legend, and about the only other one I believe to have been on his level was Eyedea

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We sincerely had no clue that other KZbin channels had become aware of Aesop Rock. Hopefully you enjoyed our genuine comments about his work :)

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Come to think of it, you might also enjoy Deca. He’s not as dark and he’s heavy on the religious imagery

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@damienperry5758 right on, we'll check him out

[@danakerjbam]

Great great list.

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Right on, glad you enjoyed our picks! :)

[@danakerjbam]

@@InfectiousGroovePodcast So happy to see Mystery Fish on there. Not always a fave for most but it's probably in my top 5 of all Aes. If you haven't gotten to it yet, make sure you give "Gopher Guts" a listen (from Skelethon). Aes at his most raw and shockingly intelligible. Keep rocking, and stay true like a wolf wearing wolf pants!

[@nowlistenallison]

Ooo!

[@dvancebum]

Been rocking with Aes since I met him when he released bazooka tooth. Nice list, I would love to see y’all do a deep dive of Aes. My 5 would be ( not in any particular order) Mars Attacks (bazooka tooth) Dog at the Door ( Spirit World Field Guide) That is Not a Wizard ( Garbology ) None Shall Pass ( None Shall Pass) Get Out of the Car ( the impossible kid)

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Glad you dug our list and thank you for yours. We'd love to do a deep dive too. We have it on our list of things to get to and we hope to follow through sooner than later :)

[@nowlistenallison]

@nowlistenallison 0 seconds ago As far as I'm aware, Aes has always held all his songs are his children and he'd be hard-pressed to choose favorites - there was a time I heard he said he thinks "Pigs" is tops and that "Homemade Mummy" was a go-to for pulling out on the fly. I think a tip for finding the appreciation could be had in hearing this artist does not feel his work is abstract; he's described crafting a track like painting a picture and in his mind the goal is pinning down details in hyper-realistic detail. I could wax on and off and back on again discussing my concerning level of interest in Ian Matthias Bavitz (check the CBGB's women's room graffiti!) and while that high praise is absolutely earned imho, you might never hear the end of it, so! Here are a few I think possess that je ne sais quois: Ruby '81 Cat Food Spare a Match Acid King (Malibu Ken track) Gauze

[@nowlistenallison]

Interesting note, the Wheatus song "Teenage Dirtbag" is a response to the same event as "Acid King" (and "Catacomb Kids"), see: Ricky Kasso - this is also an inspiration in Stranger Things S4, particularly with the Eddie Munson character (the monster he fears people will see him as).

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The comments on this video have been great for us since we're both new to his work. Thanks for your list!

[@carlybeaton7270]

Andre 3000 said he stopped rapping cause he can’t keep “hip” anymore and Aes is the same age but never raps about “cool” things, it’s all mental health or travel or real life events or memories

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I didn't know 3000 said that but I get what he meant and I'm glad Aesop thinks & feels different.

[@carlybeaton7270]

@@InfectiousGroovePodcast ya he’s stopped rapping and put out an album of him playing the flute? or some wind instrument