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Aesop Rock Reaches His Peaknew
Much like his Def Jux boss and labelmate El-P, Rock has defied commercial logic by developing a successful career dropping notoriously esoteric (and at times, indecipherable) rhymes over highly textured rhythms and angular bass lines.
Chicago Newcity |
Brad Knutson |
08-20-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Boy, Don't Cry Sellout on Aesop Rocknew
His latest CD may be on the lighter side -- but the emcee himself is still pretty dark.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Kara Luger |
10-16-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Aesop Rock, None Shall Pass
Aesop Rock Discusses 'None Shall Pass'new
Rock's on-wax presence is so distinct that hearing his normal speaking voice feels like it should be accompanied by some sort of man-behind-the-curtain revelation.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Drew Lazor |
09-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Aesop Rock, None Shall Pass
'None Shall Pass' is All About the Deliverynew
Sometimes you don’t have one goddamn clue what misanthropic underground hip-hop king Aesop Rock is talking about. But most of the time you want to rewind and figure it out.
Boston Phoenix |
Richard Beck |
08-30-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Aesop Rock, None Shall Pass
Aesop Rock Releases Best Album in Yearsnew
Rock demands an attentive ear for his inspired canvas and bountiful wit.
Orlando Weekly |
Dominic Umile |
08-28-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Aesop Rock, None Shall Pass
