Dude... Aesop Rock has always been really high on my list since I found his stuff. But this album itself is easily in my top 5 all time. This is such a great record.
My older brother committed suicide last December. This song always meant so much having an older and younger brother. Shit makes my heart stop every time I listen now.
"can you even imagine a death in the fam from industrial fandom?" thta's one of the best rhymes ever and probably the best counterculture reference in rap
So many lines in this song gives me the chillies. You we're the shit back when I was in high school, I'm 31 now. How the fuck do you keep getting better Aesop? Much respect!
Danni Radske I concur, I was like, "did the brother die?, am I the brother?, i haven't talked to my brother in awhile", ... flashes of childhood brotherhood. is hip-hop allowed you reveal me unexpectedly with triumphs,tears&tragedies....
It's massive, see? the things that simple samplings and words can bring when the verbs and the meanings line up just right and I've seen it, I've dream it, hopefully one day some new great wordsworth can come in harder, leave a mark or two and you or I can be it penny pluck from my purse to respect your verse tossed in the negative space of the rim of you turned up hat and we share a laugh
+99damage That was glaringly obvious after I heard the content of the song when FE let the mp3 be downloadable a day before the single dropped. Was anybody really confused as to what the song title meant after hearing the song?
+outliner2000 i 'clocked in at '76', b 40 this year. found Aesop on Napster 2001 by 2006 i knew no matter what happened in life THAT BCUZ I HAD HEARD AESOP ROCK'S ART EVERYTHING WAS ALREADY WORTH IT! THE uNiVerse feels the same way. His art is like a warp zone cheat code & becuz the uNiVs got that far it will never backslide. with every 4-word phrase he revives a pallete cleansing obese black hole galaxy generating 'choose your own adventure' staggering WWOOOWWWW WTF REWIND REWIND like a line from Dryspell, maybe his 'pulse is a gymnast' OR his 'palms are chinrests'...? "when i witness fury scurry past my window" ? the phrases i thought were not as 'higher level tuning' as other have ended up hitting me hardest years later. i got a youtube vid of me crazed scribblin 'Hall of Game" lyrics , haven't had to do that much since he started putting out lyric books...SO COOL OF HIM! i sit with his lyrics reading for hours
2:31 when the beat kicks in I always get emotional. It just has that reflective feeling that makes you close your eyes and dream of better times. Aesop will forever be one of the greatest to ever do it. Sadly I feel he will only be appreciated when gone (like MF DOOM)
This really feels like how siblings grow up, they disconnect and get on with their lives, maybe its not like that for other people, but for me, I got a lot of siblings, and the eldest all did their own thing while I was growing up. They weren't really involved in my life, wasn't until recently when we're all grown up that we reconnected. I dunno, I guess I"m trying to say we all transition in life in our own ways, some of us face more adversity than the others; but we all experience growth differently, and evolve differently. But never forget your brothers, your sisters, even if its simply giving em a call. We all go through shit, and we gotta have each others backs. Put one up for your Brothers! (and sisters too nd)
Always down to put one up for my brother's. RIP Chaska and Brad "Junee" Prescott. You were the realest people I had, nothing but love wish I would of been around more instead of being stuck between dreaming, just surviving, or trying to be like the rest of em' and start a family with girls who just fucked with my mind and wasted over a decade of my time. Anybody reading this if you got family or friends that are closer than blood because its all love try your best to appreciate it because you never know the water may get muddied and you'll never see each other again and then you don't have any more opportunities to kick it and spend your time on them.
Just a stranger that agrees with you. Thanks for sharing. Sure hope you can capture that feeling once again, as I been striving to get back the past half decade
I always play this when I miss my late brothers. Just in case of rough waters I wanna put one up for my brothers. I’m overwhelmed with blessings and miss them.
*MISSING:* Aesop Rock *Missing From:* Civilized Society *Date Missing:* A While Ago *Age:* ? *Sex:* Definitely *Height:* Tall *Weight:* Heavy Thinker *Build:* Under Construction *Eyes:* Closed *Hair:* Cut *Race:* *Clothing:* Last seen wearing a scowl and a middle finger. Sometimes wears a smile, but only on occasion.
Enjoy. I was 14 when I first learned about Aesop back in ‘04. You have so much more to hear! (Also a bunch of artists that are great but no one hits that Aesop love)
@@randallwilson4088 I'm in the same team tbh, it all started for me with Tony Hawk's PS4 and Underground 2 soundtracks from that time. I just like coming back to certain Aesop songs and deciphering every line, lol. Makes it even more challenging to me since I'm not a native speaker
+J Ford (Jaz) Not just that but the consistency. Not many rappers have as consistent a discography as he does. His weakest in my opinion being Bazooka Tooth.
+Pete Rock and JB Smoove Bazooka Tooth really only lacked in production for most of the album, Aes' lyricism on that was not his most subpar in any fashion, especially considering this is the album with the LSD verse that is surprisingly coherent, and even then there's some stellar production on songs like No Jumper Cables, The Greatest Pac-man Victory in History, and Mars Attacks.
Song makes me wish my brother was still around. Rough waters did come, and I didn't get to put one up for my boy because I was too young. Thanks for this aesop
sending my condolences and i sent some love to my brother tonight seein this comment section. im sending you love and puttin one up for ya as well man.
A great family tribute that transcends music genres and generation gaps. Many of us have deep love for Aes. This track solidifies the reason. Much love.
Ghoulish dude, I'm in my early 20's my youngest brother still lives at home, and my other brother lives across the country. Real talk, I get a tear when I hear this
@@frenchmontana961 Damn i know exactly what you mean. Im the middle of 3, all boys. Im 28. Older one lives close to our parents, and I'm not all that far away. My young bro is a fairly long distance away going to school though. Idk where im going with this lol, but i wouldn't trade growing up with my brother's for anything.
Man, I've been a huge Aesop fan for years and for some reason I missed this incredible track and album. This song speaks to me on so many levels. I kind of grew up as the older brother depicted in the track, the goth kid teen, and my little sister would always be there following suit. We went to plenty of Goth and Industrial shows together and despite me getting myself in trouble and having to be bailed out of bad situations more than once, she still stuck around.
+Gentry Stover I sleep on most of mainstream media and non underground artists because if it's worth listening to, it's going to reach my ears. If not I have nothing to worry about, missing absolutely nothing.
+Gentry Stover Name some worthwhile names of this year, then. I can only think of Mick Jenkins, Open Mike Eagle, and Elzhi (which I have to listen to yet).
Just when you think Aesop blew your mind to bits....he puts the pieces back together his way....and blows it again! This album is gonna be amazing. Aesop Rock= Untouchable
Absolutely phenomenal song. Hilarious lighthearted versus full of character and a hook that’s so short and simple and still incredibly emotionally impactful. One of the only songs you’ll ever see that can make you laugh or cry. Didn’t even need his signature metaphorical, cryptic, poetic storytelling to do it. Just an incredible work of art.
Pat Maloney Troll? I was just using your format to highlight that sometimes hiphop just requires some searching to get those diamonds in the ruff. Lots of people saying hiphop is dead are the same ones that just listen to the radio.
comment after comment after comment after comment.... ALL positive words. that and this is what real hip hop is about. Only Aesop can leave nothing but happiness in a world surrounded by so much shit.
this is real poetry what an amazing ability to put such a detailed real life experience(s) into a flow and great song, this song and Grace are unique from his other stuff. keep it up love it
Never knew this had a video to it - it's almost how this always ran in my head. One of Aesop's more specific tracks and an absolute masterpiece on those vivid moments of youth. Man makes the title poet seem reductive - he's one of the few where yes the lyrics alone are incredible just to read off a page but you HAVE to hear the delivery - his voice is an instrument and words are notes and rhythms. I still can't say I'm a devoted fan of most of his work, I don't find him easy, on the whole, to listen to. For me at least, I can find it work sometimes - but when you crack it it just makes it all the more satisfying and poignant.
So good and really touches me deep that second part where he raps about his older brother makes me think of my older brother and how hard his life has been everything he’s been through from growing up until now. The beat is so good to damn on repeat
As a new Aesop listener I must say I am hella impressed He combines some my best rappers eminem and danny brown . His lyrics always teaches you something especially if you read the lyrics although he is rather verbose at certain points . This song contrasts his others as it is more slow and you can actually hear what his saying (sometimesnhe is not very audible especially when he gets rolling)
The way he tells a story with metaphors and little familiar references and descriptions combined with a sentence that can take a few minutes to unwrap and digest is amazing and the complexity, creativity, humor and relatability is why I think he's one of if not the greatest in hop hop history. He keeps getting better and better. There are 45 minute you tube videos breaking down and analyzing his three or four minute songs. A first listen feels like a choose your own adventure book as the words take your mind down different paths. You either have to pause and back up or repeat a song over and over to get to the bottom of it.
This song is beautiful. Something about it really resonates deep within. It has heartfelt and touching moments while also delivering reminiscent and fun memories. True masterpiece
I'm lucky I found this record at a low point in my life. His vulnerable openness in all of his songs about struggle really fuckin' helped me out. What a dude.
VaughnTheSheep great way of putting it. I've been working in a studio for about 10 years. And the best take happens when the artist is vulnerable and really truly connects with the meaning of the song. There's lots of music out there that doesn't connect on that level. But the honesty of his work is deeper than a good groove or melody. It's a connection to others emotions and life experiences. Great art.
I am so grateful Aesop Rock is making music still. Rhymesayers and all the people involved in helping Rock continue through life doing what he's doing is amazing. This music really does make me smile. THANK YOU
It blows my mind how many people commented something to the degree that they just started listening to aesop rock. It is awesome so many people are finding out about him but god damn you have a lot of catching up to do! He has put out so much stuff and it has always gotten better. He is one of the rare artists who manages to keep delivering quality music over and over. I have been a fan since the late 90s and there are songs I've listened to a ton of times where I just figure out what lyrics about. I seen a comment on this video that said "blood sandwich = middle child". Shit like that is why he is awesome you can listen to his music and hear a line that you have heard a million times and then boom the meaning of it will pop into your head. He puts a lot of hard work into making good music, or idk maybe for him it isn't hard but either way I appreciate it. Aesop Rock is my favorite MC! The guy is a true lyricist and a legend!
Honestly, resurrecting the gopher with his brothers is a powerful metaphor for bringing back that sense of childhood innocence he and his brothers shared once. The video for this is amazing.
this was my favorite song for a while and just saw the video for the first time. its exactly how i imagined the story go down in my head, that's so weird. Except the last part with the skeleton, that's just wow... that's just pure art right there
Still the same place. I switched my collecting habits to 70s / 80s and random world cinema porno and erotica. Music wise, haven't been buying much, but sticking to Aes / El / Homeboy Sandman, all that jazz. Tell Tom to add me to the disposable arts convo if that's still kicking around. This album is gonna be bananas though I agree.
+TheUndergroundVault Tom has been instructed hahaaha. Yoru collecting habits have entered the erogenous zone!! I am just glad you are still out there hahaha. I went to your FB one day and it was an abyss of spam and advertisements for broken dreams.
Aesop Rock, One of my generations best poets. Please make your way to Portland OR, we love you here man and need a dose of Medicine. Maybe a summer concert with the whole Rhymesayers crew? we love them all here.
As someone who grew up in a household with a mother exactly like that and also a family that grows apart as much as it grows old. This song really fucking hit home. A midwestern tale it seems and I love Aes with every coming song.
that was amazing. I love how he talks about ministry..a lot of hip hop heads won't get it though seeing as I'm sure a lot of them haven't ever heard of ministry.
Gideon K oh yeah, most definitely. I hope it will open people's minds. Hard core hip hop fans are known for being very close minded. I love all kinds of music. I grew up listening to 80's hard core punk and thrash metal but I love underground hip hop and I myself like to rap. I suck at it lol but my lyrics do include mention actual bands. I'm glad aesop is going this route. The record sounds like it's going to be amazing.
The more I listen the more I think this cut is the standout from impossible kid and deserves to be in the same tier as none shall pass and daylight. Though I could probably make that article for shrunk too. Or virtually any song on this album really that's how good it is
Man... I can't get enough of this. I don't know why, but.. it just hits a spot for me. Aesop is just pure art.. I can't even explain. This beat kills it too.
Lol skelethon, none shall pass are all so good. Fast cars danger fire and knives as well. They're all so good! I just disagree that labor days is the best since it. And I love it too
I took a class from Chris Bavitz last year. Insanely smart dude, really genuine and nice. Knows a lot about music and the music industry. Shoes usually matched.
I wish I knew more about Aes' experience on earth. I want to know where all this raw creativity comes from. How hard does he have to work? He's an amazing human being, with a beautiful mind.
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Impossible Kid is one of the best HipHop albums ever made.
It is fantastic. Its already in my top 10 and it hasnt been out for 6 months.
Dude... Aesop Rock has always been really high on my list since I found his stuff. But this album itself is easily in my top 5 all time. This is such a great record.
YourPalHDee That and Are You Ganna Eat That lol
u bet ur ass it is. this shit is fuckin dope.
skelethon is up there too
"My other brother pretty funny too.. Aint seen him in a minute tho" Right in the feels.......
at least his brother shows up with aes at the end of the video :P
Real shit
Mine jumped on the trump wagon of hate. Haven't seen him since 2016.
Shit hit man I haven't seen my bro in years
@@Grimlore82 if you let politics get in the way of family, that's your fault, not his
My older brother committed suicide last December. This song always meant so much having an older and younger brother. Shit makes my heart stop every time I listen now.
I'm sorry for your loss😢🙏🩵
I love you my brother. I'm sorry for your loss. Let this song fill your heart
"can you even imagine a death in the fam from industrial fandom?" thta's one of the best rhymes ever and probably the best counterculture reference in rap
Its not about rap. Dumbass!
@@musaka2022 reading how does it work?
@@musaka2022 He wasn't talking about it being about rap... He was saying it was one of the best rhymes about the topic, in a rap song.
@@SlinkBKZ Alright thanks bro.
Yes ministry it all blends so well tony hawk hair cut lol
"in a moment that would transcend anger to high art" hell. yes.
So many lines in this song gives me the chillies. You we're the shit back when I was in high school, I'm 31 now. How the fuck do you keep getting better Aesop? Much respect!
I was just thinking something similar. This guy just continues to evolve and grow as an artist for decades now. This song is really great.
Yup. Same
31 as well - finally seeing the video for this track and it made me tear. honest.
Danni Radske I concur, I was like, "did the brother die?, am I the brother?, i haven't talked to my brother in awhile", ... flashes of childhood brotherhood. is hip-hop allowed you reveal me unexpectedly with triumphs,tears&tragedies....
It's massive, see?
the things that simple samplings and words can bring
when the verbs and the meanings line up just right
and I've seen it, I've dream it, hopefully one day some new great wordsworth can come in harder, leave a mark or two and you or I can be it
penny pluck from my purse to respect your verse
tossed in the negative space of the rim of you turned up hat and we share a laugh
really takes everything in me to not break into tears when i listen to this every time
I feel the same way. Tis' strange.
RollingzokuMR2 it's not so much strange for me, lol, it's because I can relate to alot of aes wordplay
Chris Johnston I was talking about its strange that I felt that way too about this song. I never have before.
+Chris Johnston I just broke in tears
+Chris Johnston So many feels. I don't even have brothers.
Blood sandwich = middle child
+99damage woah nice catch!
+99damage WoW Ethan, Great job! Very Proud of you, Keep up the good work!
+99damage i dont get it.
+99damage That was glaringly obvious after I heard the content of the song when FE let the mp3 be downloadable a day before the single dropped. Was anybody really confused as to what the song title meant after hearing the song?
Josh Carroll
Aesop is the middle child... so he's 'sandwiched' between his two 'blood' brothers.
Seriously though. Aes's music is helping me get through my mid life crisis.
💯
If you mind me asking how old are you and do you feel you have been robbed?
+logicone I'm 38.... I don't think I feel robbed, haha
+outliner2000 i 'clocked in at '76', b 40 this year. found Aesop on Napster 2001 by 2006 i knew no matter what happened in life THAT BCUZ I HAD HEARD AESOP ROCK'S ART EVERYTHING WAS ALREADY WORTH IT! THE
uNiVerse feels the same way. His art is like a warp zone cheat code & becuz the uNiVs got that far it will never backslide. with every 4-word phrase he revives a pallete cleansing obese black hole galaxy generating 'choose your own adventure' staggering WWOOOWWWW WTF REWIND REWIND like a line from Dryspell, maybe his 'pulse is a gymnast' OR his 'palms are chinrests'...? "when i witness fury scurry past my window" ? the phrases i thought were not as 'higher level tuning' as other have ended up hitting me hardest years later. i got a youtube vid of me crazed scribblin 'Hall of Game" lyrics , haven't had to do that much since he started putting out lyric books...SO COOL OF HIM! i sit with his lyrics reading for hours
+Ravenous Catalyst ikr..this man is unfucking real
Picking the phone to talk to somebody you didn't talk to in a long time is the hardest thing
As Aesop gets older, his voice gets younger.
Jaw Ji Thats what happend to kendrick lamar.
Aesop Button
Signs of enlightenment. Hes pure
Pause
@@dovaislands no
2:31 when the beat kicks in I always get emotional. It just has that reflective feeling that makes you close your eyes and dream of better times. Aesop will forever be one of the greatest to ever do it. Sadly I feel he will only be appreciated when gone (like MF DOOM)
he is appreciated while he is alive, dont worry. and ALL CAPS
im back here again to say theyre both appreciated in their time and ALL CAPS
@@SAZERU word.
@@SAZERU You damn right it's ALL CAPS when you spell the man's name
edit this damn comment! lol
This really feels like how siblings grow up, they disconnect and get on with their lives, maybe its not like that for other people, but for me, I got a lot of siblings, and the eldest all did their own thing while I was growing up. They weren't really involved in my life, wasn't until recently when we're all grown up that we reconnected. I dunno, I guess I"m trying to say we all transition in life in our own ways, some of us face more adversity than the others; but we all experience growth differently, and evolve differently. But never forget your brothers, your sisters, even if its simply giving em a call. We all go through shit, and we gotta have each others backs. Put one up for your Brothers! (and sisters too nd)
Amen brother. Well said. Thinking about my brother now... Peace to Aesop for these good vibes
Dude, you put it perfectly. I'm going through something like that but I guess is all part of growing
My brother fucked me over and never apologized. Having each other’s back is no longer a thing.
@@WilliamWonka word. whoever your brother is, dont forget em
Brilliant.
+Myke C-Town You think ya'll will review this?? Keep killin' it on DEHH man!
Always down to put one up for my brother's. RIP Chaska and Brad "Junee" Prescott. You were the realest people I had, nothing but love wish I would of been around more instead of being stuck between dreaming, just surviving, or trying to be like the rest of em' and start a family with girls who just fucked with my mind and wasted over a decade of my time. Anybody reading this if you got family or friends that are closer than blood because its all love try your best to appreciate it because you never know the water may get muddied and you'll never see each other again and then you don't have any more opportunities to kick it and spend your time on them.
Just a stranger that agrees with you.
Thanks for sharing.
Sure hope you can capture that feeling once again, as I been striving to get back the past half decade
I always play this when I miss my late brothers. Just in case of rough waters I wanna put one up for my brothers. I’m overwhelmed with blessings and miss them.
*MISSING:* Aesop Rock
*Missing From:* Civilized Society
*Date Missing:* A While Ago
*Age:* ?
*Sex:* Definitely
*Height:* Tall
*Weight:* Heavy Thinker
*Build:* Under Construction
*Eyes:* Closed
*Hair:* Cut
*Race:*
*Clothing:* Last seen wearing a scowl and a middle finger. Sometimes wears a smile, but only on occasion.
+Sam S He's martian.
hilarious!!!
eyes open actually
clothing: +cat
Sam S Eyes: open
My family has been fans of Aesop Rock for generations
He really just mentioned Alien Sex Fiend, Ministry and Bauhaus in this one. Goddamn Aesop, you keep hitting me where I live with this album.
Where's Bauhaus?
SwannyBrasco Bauhaus tee in the vid. Nailed 1990 vibes. Lol @ "Spun" mag.
nope. "Neubauten tee"
even better imo
Mismatched converse
@@billyalarie929 That's how you know he knows his shit
I'm the only kid in my family but somehow this song and the video are pure F E E L S for years and I can't explain why
Enjoy. I was 14 when I first learned about Aesop back in ‘04. You have so much more to hear! (Also a bunch of artists that are great but no one hits that Aesop love)
@@randallwilson4088 I'm in the same team tbh, it all started for me with Tony Hawk's PS4 and Underground 2 soundtracks from that time. I just like coming back to certain Aesop songs and deciphering every line, lol. Makes it even more challenging to me since I'm not a native speaker
This is something I am willing to die for.
feeeels
bruh
the power behind that whole metaphor is fucking insane.
I love how Aes is making his lyrics easier to interpret, but still has his signature metaphors and wordplay sprinkled throughout.
One of these days Aes will be remembered as one of the greatest to ever pick up a pen and a pad.
totally agreed. many don't realize the level of his genius. truly a Shakespeare of this generation
+J Ford (Jaz) Not just that but the consistency. Not many rappers have as consistent a discography as he does. His weakest in my opinion being Bazooka Tooth.
That's what I mean man and Bazooka Tooth certainly had its moments.
literally the greatest poet of my generation
+Pete Rock and JB Smoove Bazooka Tooth really only lacked in production for most of the album, Aes' lyricism on that was not his most subpar in any fashion, especially considering this is the album with the LSD verse that is surprisingly coherent, and even then there's some stellar production on songs like No Jumper Cables, The Greatest Pac-man Victory in History, and Mars Attacks.
Goood the way he shot himself in the foot in the second verse
Brilliantly written
Just when you are like "Aesop cant get any fucking more emotionally to my soul" He drops this ......
+Jason Roggasch Hail Bob
What a magician. This man made us all nostalgic for a crappy timeline that we weren't even part of.
Aesop Rock is a legend and he's still putting out GREAT music!
MH DOOM True. I was trying to tell my friends about Aesop, and they said, “you mean asap rocky?” Now I have no friends.
@@vince5639 Show me one of his songs that address the chemical castration of Chinese men that the Japanese took part n circa 1942?
Song makes me wish my brother was still around. Rough waters did come, and I didn't get to put one up for my boy because I was too young.
Thanks for this aesop
sending my condolences and i sent some love to my brother tonight seein this comment section. im sending you love and puttin one up for ya as well man.
A great family tribute that transcends music genres and generation gaps. Many of us have deep love for Aes. This track solidifies the reason. Much love.
Just in case of rough waters, I wanna put one up for my brothers.
Ghoulish dude, I'm in my early 20's my youngest brother still lives at home, and my other brother lives across the country. Real talk, I get a tear when I hear this
@@frenchmontana961 Damn i know exactly what you mean. Im the middle of 3, all boys. Im 28. Older one lives close to our parents, and I'm not all that far away. My young bro is a fairly long distance away going to school though. Idk where im going with this lol, but i wouldn't trade growing up with my brother's for anything.
Man, I've been a huge Aesop fan for years and for some reason I missed this incredible track and album.
This song speaks to me on so many levels. I kind of grew up as the older brother depicted in the track, the goth kid teen, and my little sister would always be there following suit. We went to plenty of Goth and Industrial shows together and despite me getting myself in trouble and having to be bailed out of bad situations more than once, she still stuck around.
Best song on The Impossible Kid
Great pic
Madvillainy91 its one of my favorites but my real favorite is defender.
Madvillainy91 this song, Dorks and Shrunk are my favorite :)
I really love Kirby. It reminds me of my old cat
love the pic and username, another great artist
'Just in case of rough waters, I wanna put one up for my brothers' hits home for me, Aesop is a true poet.
i fw this album so hard smh played it straight through twice, ive noticed aes production skills has grown.
***** i copped the leaked a lil while now lol
+Dwayne Carter Support the artist!
***** i bought the album
+Dwayne Carter i'm going to have to play this album like 30 times to understand one bar lol
+Dwayne Carter rhyme skills and story telling has grown too, such a massive album
excited for this album first hip hop album ive been excited for this year.
ikr
+anonvegeta don't sleep on other artist just because you like one a lot.
#LeadPoison
+Gentry Stover I sleep on most of mainstream media and non underground artists because if it's worth listening to, it's going to reach my ears. If not I have nothing to worry about, missing absolutely nothing.
+Gentry Stover Name some worthwhile names of this year, then. I can only think of Mick Jenkins, Open Mike Eagle, and Elzhi (which I have to listen to yet).
Thank you for extracting this for us. Please stick around, we need you more than we can fully express.
Yes!
Soo fucking true 😭
Song gives me shivers it's that good. Makes me feel like crying when i think about my brother and my family
Good god this man is amazing
Just when you think Aesop blew your mind to bits....he puts the pieces back together his way....and blows it again!
This album is gonna be amazing.
Aesop Rock= Untouchable
"Granny yelling Go Cubs, Cubs aint playing"
+gp sonar Yeah that was part of the song.
that caught my ear too. much love for those who pay attention like you 😏
+Technosapien 36 hey look it's a douche
Because they arnt cubs anymore
@@MeisPip Or granny is a little senile and is cheering for a team that ain't playing.
Seems like someone made Aesop bleed his own blood; dude seems to be more awake, than ever.
This man knows how to tell a story. One of my favorite rappers ever!
Absolutely phenomenal song. Hilarious lighthearted versus full of character and a hook that’s so short and simple and still incredibly emotionally impactful. One of the only songs you’ll ever see that can make you laugh or cry. Didn’t even need his signature metaphorical, cryptic, poetic storytelling to do it. Just an incredible work of art.
i have 2 brothers, both older and aesop said everything possible to hit me straight in the feels on this one. this whole album is gold.
As the father of three boys, this gives me motivation for them to experience important things together and stay in touch their whole lives.
Hello hip hop. Good to see you again. You don't come out enough.
Hmm? I'm always here, you just don't seem to look for me hard enough.
+Check my mixtape bruh
Why troll? That's not very hip hop
Pat Maloney Troll? I was just using your format to highlight that sometimes hiphop just requires some searching to get those diamonds in the ruff. Lots of people saying hiphop is dead are the same ones that just listen to the radio.
+Check my mixtape bruh very true.
comment after comment after comment after comment.... ALL positive words. that and this is what real hip hop is about. Only Aesop can leave nothing but happiness in a world surrounded by so much shit.
adam this is real truth. Soooo much hate on music posts these days. Seems to out weigh the good.
Still coming back to The Impossible Kid on the regular to this day. I really do think it may have passed Skelethon for me and that's incredible.
this is real poetry what an amazing ability to put such a detailed real life experience(s) into a flow and great song, this song and Grace are unique from his other stuff. keep it up love it
A son who've unjustly lost what he love, did a moment that transcend anger to high art. That line is on some next level shit
Never knew this had a video to it - it's almost how this always ran in my head. One of Aesop's more specific tracks and an absolute masterpiece on those vivid moments of youth.
Man makes the title poet seem reductive - he's one of the few where yes the lyrics alone are incredible just to read off a page but you HAVE to hear the delivery - his voice is an instrument and words are notes and rhythms.
I still can't say I'm a devoted fan of most of his work, I don't find him easy, on the whole, to listen to. For me at least, I can find it work sometimes - but when you crack it it just makes it all the more satisfying and poignant.
This is why I love hip hop, I like that he is telling stories from his perspective with rhymes over dope beats.
So good and really touches me deep that second part where he raps about his older brother makes me think of my older brother and how hard his life has been everything he’s been through from growing up until now. The beat is so good to damn on repeat
I relate to this song in an almost scary level. Both my brothers fit this mold 💯 go too tracks for sure
I can't believe this came out seven years ago...
Almost 8 now
Yoooo wtf, first song first time listen to the artist. Wasn't prepared for that. Hit so deep I was in tears..... And that's on the first listen.
As a new Aesop listener I must say I am hella impressed
He combines some my best rappers eminem and danny brown . His lyrics always teaches you something especially if you read the lyrics although he is rather verbose at certain points . This song contrasts his others as it is more slow and you can actually hear what his saying (sometimesnhe is not very audible especially when he gets rolling)
If you wanna really wrap your head around his lyrics, check them out on Genius. There's usually some pretty on point analysis.
he showed up as recommended from listening to MF DOOM and im super happy about it. try him out if you haven't.
As a new fan of Aesop I couldn't disagree with you more. He is something else, completely alone in a regard to be left untouched.
Theul me too
His an amalgalm but what his talking about isnt new his style is but regardless he is verbose but that is the appeal
We are on the same plain. My brother passed and I have an older brother I don't talk to. This song is the cure.
Dude this song is incredible.. Truly a masterpiece. Honestly becoming one of my favorite songs of all time
The way he tells a story with metaphors and little familiar references and descriptions combined with a sentence that can take a few minutes to unwrap and digest is amazing and the complexity, creativity, humor and relatability is why I think he's one of if not the greatest in hop hop history. He keeps getting better and better. There are 45 minute you tube videos breaking down and analyzing his three or four minute songs. A first listen feels like a choose your own adventure book as the words take your mind down different paths. You either have to pause and back up or repeat a song over and over to get to the bottom of it.
When I'm going through tough times and miss my brother I play this and it helps me through it.
The song has been my ringtone since 2021...
This song is beautiful. Something about it really resonates deep within. It has heartfelt and touching moments while also delivering reminiscent and fun memories. True masterpiece
This is one of the greatest songs of all time
Tears in my eyes every time I watch. Enjoy your moments with your family because nothing last forever.
Love this song. I'm the oldest of three . Love this song
I listen to this song on repeat roughly for 30 minutes every time!! DAMN... This is Perfection!!!
I'm lucky I found this record at a low point in my life. His vulnerable openness in all of his songs about struggle really fuckin' helped me out. What a dude.
VaughnTheSheep great way of putting it. I've been working in a studio for about 10 years. And the best take happens when the artist is vulnerable and really truly connects with the meaning of the song.
There's lots of music out there that doesn't connect on that level. But the honesty of his work is deeper than a good groove or melody. It's a connection to others emotions and life experiences.
Great art.
I am so grateful Aesop Rock is making music still. Rhymesayers and all the people involved in helping Rock continue through life doing what he's doing is amazing. This music really does make me smile. THANK YOU
The message in this song is beautiful, and the video does it justice.
NO STORY GOES UNTOLD - AES IS BACK
+spiral3477 that's what I think this album will have, more story telling
He never left lol
Ministry. Love for that band. The 90s.
You take me to your world with each video
7 years ago already man WOW was in high school when my friend showed me aes and this album man what a time
It blows my mind how many people commented something to the degree that they just started listening to aesop rock. It is awesome so many people are finding out about him but god damn you have a lot of catching up to do! He has put out so much stuff and it has always gotten better. He is one of the rare artists who manages to keep delivering quality music over and over. I have been a fan since the late 90s and there are songs I've listened to a ton of times where I just figure out what lyrics about. I seen a comment on this video that said "blood sandwich = middle child". Shit like that is why he is awesome you can listen to his music and hear a line that you have heard a million times and then boom the meaning of it will pop into your head. He puts a lot of hard work into making good music, or idk maybe for him it isn't hard but either way I appreciate it. Aesop Rock is my favorite MC! The guy is a true lyricist and a legend!
Honestly, resurrecting the gopher with his brothers is a powerful metaphor for bringing back that sense of childhood innocence he and his brothers shared once. The video for this is amazing.
this was my favorite song for a while and just saw the video for the first time. its exactly how i imagined the story go down in my head, that's so weird. Except the last part with the skeleton, that's just wow... that's just pure art right there
Just had the same experience. He's such a great story teller man
It is April, two songs deep, album of the year.
+JASONvsBOSCO Yes Yes Yes! Glad to see you here... long time.
+TheUndergroundVault Perfect place to meet up!! Man, where have you been? Who cares, where are you now?
Still the same place. I switched my collecting habits to 70s / 80s and random world cinema porno and erotica. Music wise, haven't been buying much, but sticking to Aes / El / Homeboy Sandman, all that jazz. Tell Tom to add me to the disposable arts convo if that's still kicking around.
This album is gonna be bananas though I agree.
+TheUndergroundVault Tom has been instructed hahaaha. Yoru collecting habits have entered the erogenous zone!! I am just glad you are still out there hahaha. I went to your FB one day and it was an abyss of spam and advertisements for broken dreams.
LOL It's pretty fucking terrible I agree.
I've been listening to this dude for over 10 years and I still don't know what the hell hes rapping about
Well at least you still listen.
+datDANK whatever it means to you. Welcome to poetry at it's finest.
+datDANK This song is about two stories that happened to his brothers. Maybe start there.
I think you have to read alot of old poetry to understand his lines. Or maybe be on hallucinogens..
+datDANK lol this is probably one of the more straight forward songs hes done
Aesop Rock, One of my generations best poets. Please make your way to Portland OR, we love you here man and need a dose of Medicine. Maybe a summer concert with the whole Rhymesayers crew? we love them all here.
+brennan eaton he was just here last weekend at the wonder ballroom. it was SICK!!!
cry cry sigh i was out of town for a bit... just my luck.... Gratz on going to the show..
So far the Impossible Kid album is batting 2/2.
Both teams lose
good game good game
As someone who grew up in a household with a mother exactly like that and also a family that grows apart as much as it grows old. This song really fucking hit home. A midwestern tale it seems and I love Aes with every coming song.
"Granny yelling ,,Go cubs'', cubs ain't playing", always hits me.
The War and Peace reference alone is enough to seal his fate as legendary.
this song brought me to tears so relatable! wow!!! just wow!!
This man is probably the greatest poet of our time.
that was amazing. I love how he talks about ministry..a lot of hip hop heads won't get it though seeing as I'm sure a lot of them haven't ever heard of ministry.
+chuck Core Or SKinny Puppy. Or Alien Sex Fiend. Total breath of fresh air to hear a rapper tell a story about them though.
Gideon K oh yeah, most definitely. I hope it will open people's minds. Hard core hip hop fans are known for being very close minded. I love all kinds of music. I grew up listening to 80's hard core punk and thrash metal but I love underground hip hop and I myself like to rap. I suck at it lol but my lyrics do include mention actual bands. I'm glad aesop is going this route. The record sounds like it's going to be amazing.
even though both of my brothers hate me, I cant help but think about them when I hear this
The more I listen the more I think this cut is the standout from impossible kid and deserves to be in the same tier as none shall pass and daylight. Though I could probably make that article for shrunk too. Or virtually any song on this album really that's how good it is
Man... I can't get enough of this. I don't know why, but.. it just hits a spot for me. Aesop is just pure art.. I can't even explain. This beat kills it too.
Like a fine wine, Aesop gets better with age
Such a powerful song.
Amazing track and visuals are so original
My man Aesop is going down memory lane on this Album, it seems. I believe he's gonna crush a lot of naysayers with his masterful storytelling...
This seems like its shaping up to be the best Aesop album since Labor Days. I'm psyched.
Lol skelethon, none shall pass are all so good. Fast cars danger fire and knives as well. They're all so good! I just disagree that labor days is the best since it. And I love it too
I took a class from Chris Bavitz last year. Insanely smart dude, really genuine and nice. Knows a lot about music and the music industry. Shoes usually matched.
This track
I wish I knew more about Aes' experience on earth. I want to know where all this raw creativity comes from. How hard does he have to work? He's an amazing human being, with a beautiful mind.
Now all the gopher guts lines are starting to make a bit more sense
Yes!! Thats one of my favorite s!
This still stands as one of my favorite hip-hop songs ever made.