First Listen: New Releases for 13 November
Artist : Aesop Rock Album : Spirit World Field Guide Quick Description : Latest effort from the indie underground rapper. Why You Should Listen : He's a consistent voice and this effort is as high quality as anything he's produced. Overall Thoughts : This is his first album of material that isn't a collaboration or a soundtrack effort in close to five years. While he hasn't stayed idle, he hasn't missed a beat, either, and the maturity that surrounds this (while it's a lot to expect someone nearing 40 to resonate with a rap album, a lot of stuff here cuts deep) makes it something a little more special than the other rap efforts this week. The album is fairly conceptual, but also succeeds in having parts that work great independent of the whole. This is a great starting point if you've never listened before, but longtime fans like myself will find plenty to enjoy. Recommendation : A great listen this week. Artist : William Basinski Album : ...