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2016 studio album by Aesop Rock
The Impossible Kid is the seventh studio album by American hip hop artist
Aesop Rock .
[1] It was released on April 29, 2016, through
Rhymesayers Entertainment .
[2] The production was handled by Aesop Rock himself.
[3] The cover art was created by
Alex Pardee .
[4]
To accompany the release of the album,
Rob Shaw directed an abridged shot-for-shot remake of
The Shining using small figurines, which was set to the album in its entirety.
[5] Additionally, music videos were created for "Rings",
[6] "Blood Sandwich",
[7] "Lazy Eye",
[8] "Dorks",
[9] "Kirby",
[10] "Shrunk",
[11] and "Get Out of the Car"; released eight years after the death of the song's subject and Aesop's good friend,
Camu Tao .
[12]
At
Metacritic , which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, The Impossible Kid received an average score of 85 based on 11 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".
[13]
Kyle Mullin of
Exclaim! gave the album an 8 out of 10 and said: "For years, Aesop Rock has been beloved for his ambitious, loquacious lyricism, but on The Impossible Kid , he's reached new artistic heights by using that elaborate wordplay to offer us a simple yet powerful glimpse at his scarred psyche."
[18]
All songs written and produced by Aesop Rock, except where noted.
Title 1. "Mystery Fish" 3:09 2. "Rings" 3:47 3. "Lotta Years" 1:59 4. "Dorks" 3:33 5. "Rabies" 3:06 6. "Supercell" 3:51 7. "Blood Sandwich" 4:25 8. "Get Out of the Car" 1:53 9. "Shrunk" 3:09 10. "Kirby" 2:47 11. "TUFF" 3:51 12. "Lazy Eye" 2:45 13. "Defender" 3:11 14. "Water Tower" 3:51 15. "Molecules" 3:23
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.
[23]
Aesop Rock – lead vocals
DJ Zone –
scratching
Grimace Federation – synthesizer (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 13, 14) ,
Rhodes (3) , guitar (4, 12) , organ (6)
James Lynch – bass guitar (2)
Hanni El Khatib – additional vocals (3)
Rob Sonic – additional vocals (5)
Allyson Baker – guitar (7)
Carnage the Executioner – beatboxing (11)
Kimya Dawson – additional vocals (11)
Chuck D – additional vocals (12)
Onry Ozzborn – additional vocals (13)
Jason Cook – project coordinator
Alex Pardee – artwork, layout
^ Dick, Jonathan (April 25, 2016).
"Aesop Rock Premieres 'The Impossible Kid' and Explains How It's a Re-Creation of 'The Shining' " .
Noisey . Retrieved April 29, 2016 .
^ Lee, Morgan (February 17, 2016).
"Aesop Rock announces new album The Impossible Kid, shares surreal 'Rings' video" .
Fact . Retrieved April 29, 2016 .
^ Hernandez, Victoria (April 26, 2016).
"Aesop Rock "The Impossible Kid" Album Stream, Tracklist & Video Featuring Recreation Of "The Shining" " .
HipHopDX . Retrieved April 29, 2016 .
^ Fagerberg, Jerard (February 18, 2016).
"Aesop Rock announces new solo album on Rhymesayers" .
City Pages . Retrieved April 29, 2016 .
^ Nordine, Michael (April 25, 2016).
" 'The Shining' Remake: Aesop Rock Releases Miniature 48-Minute Adaptation for 'The Impossible Kid' " .
Indiewire . Retrieved April 29, 2016 .
^ Walsh, Peter (February 18, 2016).
"Aesop Rock Announces 'The Impossible Kid' Album, Drops Video for "Rings" " .
XXL . Retrieved April 29, 2016 .
^ Robinson, Collin (March 31, 2016).
"Aesop Rock – "Blood Sandwich" Video" .
Stereogum . Retrieved April 29, 2016 .
^ Geslani, Michelle (April 20, 2016).
"Aesop Rock shares new song/video for "Lazy Eye" " .
Consequence of Sound . Retrieved April 29, 2016 .
^ Robinson, Collin (May 6, 2016).
"Aesop Rock – "Dorks" " . Stereogum . Retrieved January 23, 2018 .
^ Warren, Jay (June 27, 2016).
"Aesop Rock Becomes a Puppet, Plays With Cat in New "Kirby" " . Pitchfork . Retrieved June 28, 2016 .
^ Leight, Elias (October 12, 2016).
"Aesop Rock Announces Hey Kirby Tour, Battles Through Therapy in 'Shrunk' Video" .
Rolling Stone . Retrieved January 23, 2018 .
^ Blais-Billie, Braudie (May 25, 2017).
"Watch Aesop Rock's New Video "Get Out of the Car" " .
Pitchfork . Retrieved January 23, 2018 .
^
a
b
"The Impossible Kid by Aesop Rock" .
Metacritic .
CBS Interactive . Retrieved May 3, 2016 .
^ Jeffries, David (April 29, 2016).
"The Impossible Kid - Aesop Rock" .
AllMusic . Retrieved May 23, 2016 .
^ Anselmi, J.J. (April 29, 2016).
"Aesop Rock blends the personal and abstract on The Impossible Kid" .
The A.V. Club . Retrieved April 29, 2016 .
^ Gray, Josh (May 3, 2016).
"Aesop Rock - The Impossible Kid" .
Clash . Retrieved May 3, 2016 .
^ Nguyen, Dean Van (May 2, 2016).
"Aesop Rock – The Impossible Kid" .
Consequence of Sound . Retrieved May 3, 2016 .
^
a
b Mullin, Kyle (April 27, 2016).
"Aesop Rock - The Impossible Kid" .
Exclaim! . Retrieved April 29, 2016 .
^ Pearce, Sheldon (May 4, 2016).
"Aesop Rock: The Impossible Kid" .
Pitchfork . Retrieved May 6, 2016 .
^ Fiander, Matthew (May 3, 2016).
"Aesop Rock: The Impossible Kid" .
PopMatters . Retrieved May 3, 2016 .
^ Farah, Safy-Hallan (May 4, 2016).
"Review: Aesop Rock Won't Shut the Hell Up on 'The Impossible Kid' " .
Spin . Retrieved May 6, 2016 .
^
"Aesop Rock - The Impossible Kid ALBUM REVIEW" . TheNeedleDrop. Retrieved May 6, 2016 .
^ The Impossible Kid (Media notes).
Aesop Rock .
Rhymesayers Entertainment . 2016.{{
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^
"Aesop Rock Chart History (Billboard 200)" .
Billboard . Retrieved May 10, 2016.
^
"Aesop Rock Chart History (Independent Albums)" .
Billboard . Retrieved May 10, 2016.
^
"Aesop Rock Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)" .
Billboard . Retrieved May 10, 2016.
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"Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2016" . Billboard . Retrieved July 1, 2020 .