Spirit World Field Guide

by Aesop Rock

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Zancoth For those who are lost, whether they know it or not. Favorite track: Jumping Coffin.

JML there's something extra special about rapping on your own beats. in the much abbreviated tradition of Diamond D, Buck 65, El-Producto, Evidence, Blueprint, and Edan The Humble Magnificent, and the man with the lexicon that was born on the island of long and can still do no wrong, Aes Rizzle!

bighare It's a Megablast Favorite track: Holy Waterfall.

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1.	Hello From The Spirit World 02:05	buy track
2.	The Gates 03:50	buy track
3.	Button Masher 03:45	buy track
4.	Dog At The Door 01:28	buy track
5.	Gauze 03:12	buy track
6.	Pizza Alley 04:35	buy track
7.	Crystal Sword 02:19	buy track
8.	Boot Soup 04:07	buy track
9.	Coveralls 03:38	buy track
10.	Jumping Coffin 03:29	buy track
11.	Holy Waterfall 03:48	buy track
12.	Flies 00:46	buy track
13.	Salt 03:36	buy track
14.	Sleeper Car 03:41	buy track
15.	1 to 10 00:53	buy track
16.	Attaboy 02:59	buy track
17.	Kodokushi 03:52	buy track
18.	Fixed and Dilated 02:38	buy track
19.	Side Quest 01:20	buy track
20.	Marble Cake 04:15	buy track
21.	The Four Winds 02:50	buy track

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"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.

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released November 13, 2020

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