Aesop Rock: Labor Days Vinyl 2LP

Yes Yes Ya’ll, and Ya Don’t Stop!Welcome repress of Aesop Rock’s 2001 debut on Def Jux. For Labor Days,the NY-native MC weaves intricate tales on the concept of”work” over stunning beats by Blockhead(plus a few self-produced gems as well). Asone of the most skilled lyricists to emerge fromthe backpackrap scene of the late 90’s/early 00’s,it comes as no surprise thatAesop Rock is chock full of incredible wordplayand next level rap narratives that few can even come close to. Check “Daylight” for a taste, then get into the steady head nod of “Boombox,” Bent Life” with C-Rayz Walz, or “One Brick” with Illogic. An indierap classic from the era anda shiningjewel in the Def Jux catalog. 14 tracks spread over 2LPs.

• limited edition repress
• double vinyl
• music label: Block Block Chop 2013

reviewed by stealth lurker 01/2017