"I'm trying to catch all the things he said" Welcome to the Aesop Rock rabbit hole.

One of the deepest rabbitholes in hip-hop. Aes has been like the Patron Saint of Metaphor for the last 25+ years.

You don't know it yet but this man is an encyclopedia - fuck a dictionary. If you take the time to look into him and read what this man writes, your whole perception on what rap and hip hop could be will change. He's part poet, part philosopher, pure genius and the fucking GOAT.

aesop is an acquired taste, his discography is probably best worked from newest to oldest for first time listeners, but hes the goat hands down now that doom's gone

This man's a lyrical warlock, rappers and poets everywhere should study him.

I found Aesop Rock a week after I lost my father. He's been around for years but i found him when i needed him. He's my favorite artist and my son is a fan now. Life changing stuff.

Aesop Rock is excellent at making lyrics that are metaphorically many layers deep. This song is a perfect example. At first listen, it appears to be a song riffing off of the supernatural, weird and absurd. Which it absolutely is. But if you really contemplate the lyrics, break down each individual metaphor, you start to uncover a message about isolation, introversion, and leaving ones comfort zone. It is a song about trying to grow out of your comfort zone. Then, when you consider the song as a song about the supernatural and the weird, it becomes another layer of metaphor - whats outside your comfort zone can feel supernatural and scary. All that, combined with the whole album's message of mental health, you can see how many layers deep it starts to go. All of that on top of a great flow, beat, bars, etc. Aesop Rock takes MANY listens to fully understand his songs.

Great reaction! The brilliance of Aesop Rock goes beyond his rhyme schemes. A lot of people don't realize that he's produced the vast majority of his music over that past 10-15 years. His beats have actually become almost as crazy as his rhymes.

“You can send your fastest riders I’ll return the horses lonely” is a bar

You've actually done a great job with this reaction. Short pauses, but with great commentary.

Been rocking AES for over 20 years.

My reaction to this: Real one. Instant sub. Great react 10/10.

Actually Aesop has the largest vocabulary in hip hop fact not opinion, the fact you see what aesop rock is off rip, you got amazing taste mad respect! Subbed

Definitely check some more Aesop! He produced this track as well.

Aesop is a legend

Subbing to watch you go on this journey. Been listening to Aes for 20 years now. Best of the best.

One of my favorite artists for sure. Thanks for doing this one!

That underground and independent part tells me you are a true student of the art

If you like Aesop check out his songs Flamingo Pink, Shere Khan and Molemen Ft. Aesop "Put your quarter up"

I really dug your reaction! There are so many great aes songs to suggest but I'd recommend jazz hands or ruby 81 to start with.

Everytime I listen to this it gets better Aesop is a legend

If you know the words (whether you google them or not) and the metaphors and figurative language he’s using, he really paints a picture like an actual poet

Oh hell yeah

Hey man check out any song from this album ….. the singles went “The Gates”, “Pizza Alley” then “Coveralls” and finally “Jumping Coffins” is a ride

You will never understand it all...ever...on the first listen. Just let it wash over you, and thank God it did.

good reaction. this guys gets it way earlier than most with Aes. Hopefully he becomes a fan. It's a fun journey

the hook says it all: let it in!

100% agree. I hope you've found time to dive into the rest of his discography!!!

This is definitely about someone who has been to the other side and is letting us know what it is like to die - even figuratively, metaphysically.

Watch Dorks, and Dog at the Door It is about the Rap game. Aesop Rock has been doing this over 20 years. Appreciating his songs you have the initial react/video. Then you start to research, and break down what all is happening. Eventually you understand songs metaphor, similes, and you come to an understanding. All the layers congeal into almost like a stereo experience. It is like tripping, but drugs could get in the way.

Every few months I search Aesop reactions. I love seeing people who understand what’s happening. When someone discovers Aesop, it makes my soul happy. 🙌 more please

Yeah, you definitely have to actively listen to Aes, it isn't generally something you'll just have on in the background. It's so rich with metaphors and imagery that you'll miss out if you don't pay attention. 🔥 track 🔥reaction

Aesop rock is a lyrical genius. I suggest you check out ALL of his you tube videos. Every one is unique, and NONE will disappoint! As for a genre, I just consider him an artist, and one of the best!

Try Gopher Guts or Water Tower.

In parts uncharted, always find the corners cozy You can send your fastest riders, I return the horses lonely 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Aesop has the largest vocabulary of any rapper. No, seriously, some nerd counted the use of individual words used in the entirety of many rappers. His vocal is above and beyond anyone else’s.

I love Aesop reactions. Thanks for the video.

enjoyed ttheir a super lot. s tier level of quality. Heard ttheir song a couple days ago and I fell in love

This song is everything

after scrolling through the comments all i have to say is welcome and dont try to figure it all out in one go. great reaction and hope you enjoy.

aesop rock is the GOAT lyricist.

You are for real, I appreciate you. Aesop is deep

Aes is a true GOAT, fuck the bs. dude's the definition of "your favorite rapper's favorite rapper"

I love how much you are catching on the first listen like this. great reaction vid! :D

Don't try to pick it apart. Just take the hole thing in. Let it in let it in😊

i decided to look up "first time hearing aesop rock" wasnt disappointed. im 35 and my first time hearing aes was like...04? he's best served with psychedelics. you should check out Greatest Pacman Victory in History. he does a whole verse of words in the sequence of L,S,D over and over.

A ghost story told from the ghost's perspective.

You can tell the skeleton guy is really him, just edited over. But I wonder if it's him skating, too!🐐

Stumbled upon this randomly. New sub bro. Give Aes a chance. As many have said, he’s fucking WILD. It’s like…not even fair.

Have you heard Prof yet? I implore you to catch a Prof vibe, he's that artist you didn't know you needed 😅

Love your breakdown. You should checkout "Difficult" & "oh fudge."

Rapping with perfect flow is one thing. Writing bars this deep, with the biggest vocab in rap, AND executing them bars is another level. He’s had some mental health issues so his songs seem a therapy mechanism for him. Blood sandwich is prob my fav song he’s done. His story telling is crazy. Video is pure jokes too 😂😂😂

Aesop has been doing this a long time, check out the labor days album from when he was a youngster... he's one of hip hop's geniuses imo.

Great review brotherman. 🤘🏼

You nailed it my man. He’s operating on multiple frequencies and you caught it.

Subbed just for the fact you checking out Aesop. Loved the reaction too

your an exceptional reaction. i appreciate your time.

Been rocking Aes since the 90s . Check out his older stuff

I have the exact opinion about the hook. At first, I wasn't sold. But yeah- it's the calm in a whirlwind of some real heavy lyrics.

Most words in hip hop. 6000+ nent only in the 3000s.... Listen to the Lupa Feastaco vid on aseop rock!

Loved this review, I’m subbin up meow. Also, not sure how far you’ve dug into Aesop in the last year but The Impossible Kid is a great album to start with.

Personally would love to see what you thought of the song once you go through on your own and break down the lyrics. Aes is a fun listen and there’s a lot of great lyrical moments on surface listening but I think the best part of Aesop Rock is deciphering the lyrics and finding the deeper meanings, puns, metaphors, and double/triple entendres. The amount of thought this dude puts behind lyrics seems otherworldly sometimes… a lot of times

You're the first person to react to this song that I've watched that understood from first hearing the chorus that the song is about getting out of your comfort zone. If you end up reading this I'm not sure if it's been said already in here but aesop Rock has said more unique words in his music thenany other emcee in history. there's literally a chart online that shows this anybody can go and look at.

Aesop has been around for over 20yrs. First albums were produced by blockhead and his latest album he recallabed with blockhead. Aesop now probuces his own music including the track you reacted to. He has also created the music for computer games and a movie. He's sighned to rymesayers but originally def jux. Also part of lice, hail marry Malone and the unconcluded.

Aes Rock is the Mozart of Hip Hop

Aes is king 💪

Don’t know if it’s already been said in the comments, but Aesop has the largest unique vocabulary of any lyricist, and it’s by a lot. Literally twice that of bob Dylan’s who is renown for his diverse vocabulary.

Hey, the way that you understood the careful balance of beat vs lyrics (and how they blend) is what made me subscribe! I clicked because Aesop Rock reactions are fun for me to watch. If I may suggest other Aes tracks: "9-5ers Anthem" "Dog at the Door" (this one is short poetry) "Blacklist (featuring MF DOOM)" by Prefuse 73

Welcome to the genre called Aesop Rock ;)

independent, underground... he's been ignored longer than you've been interested

Aesop has dope a track about his cat, but it's really more about his personal journey with therapy. 🤷 So, there's that...

It's so nice to see Aesop getting the appreciation he deserves. You have yourself a new subscriber sir :D Please do more Aesop! I bet you'd dig "Pumpkin Seeds" if you haven't heard it already. Will send tip soon!

The Bazooka Tooth album is dope

Get on more Rhymesayers artists: Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Sa-Roc, Eyedea, DOOM, Prof, Grieves, ...

New new😊

Mf Doom, Aesop Rock, Ra the Rugged man=holy trinity of lyricism imho

Surprised 😯 how this artist do not blow up like the other shit wack rappers out there

12 out of 10, dope rating!

Great reaction! Aesop Rock is very underrated, definitely should check out his new song Mindful Solutionism, and speaking of underrated i would highly recommend checking out Chris Webby's Raw Thoughts 4-6

Aesop literally has a Savant Syndrome level of Shakespearean execution….

"imma try an catch watch he said" yeah buddy, good luck !! even if you know what he said, you wont know what he's saying. he is the cryptorapper

I need a few good listens for sure

So the dude basically got a 49/10 because he did the beat and the visuals too. and it's his song, so... *no disrespect intended to anyone else that worked on this song.

Best Aesop Rock commentary so far. Are you a long time Aesop Rock listener?

I'm sending you $5 cash app Thanks for the great content

I just found you and subscribed to your channel because you did a reaction to the G.O.A.T --> Aes. You should know that. Also DEFINITELY get into his newest ITS. Trust me yo

React to about 100 more aesop songs. He's got a dozen albums, and hail mary mallon. Definitely listen to bestiary

Yall sposed to be hip-hop and don't know Aes- damn, well, two decades strong almost yo.. the goatest of goats imo-

Do more Aesop, try drums on the wheel

More Ase you're missing out!!!!

mutli dimensional flow

His older stuff is soo much better. Check it out.

Ase is GHOST

Listen to bent life. Quintessential aesop

Don't be afraid to pull up the lyrics when listening. Once you get used to Aes you don't need them as much, but there will always be something you miss regardless imo.

check out bus driver imaginary places

Danny brown gained some weight damn lol Jk man. Loved the reaction.

Lol, this guy is trying to be something............he has been the best rapper, ever!!! Since 1993.

Dude you seem cool but your rating system is chaotic neutral af

AES is absolutely an acquired taste; but not a single thing you said even reflected anything you said. This whole video was “ I don’t understand it but I want views”