The Impossible Kid
by Aesop Rock
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Spin
    May 4, 2016
    50
    Almost every track on The Impossible Kid is indistinguishable from the next, blending together in a way that converts the man’s talent into his fatal flaw, due in part to the forgettable beats.

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 74
  3. Negative: 2 out of 74
  1. Distinguished-P
    May 6, 2016
    8
    Once again, Aesop Rock has come through with a lyrically dense album. Both the lyrics and beats were produced solely by Aesop, half the albumOnce again, Aesop Rock has come through with a lyrically dense album. Both the lyrics and beats were produced solely by Aesop, half the album was make while he spent time in a remote location at a barn, the other half in a more urban environment.… Full Review »
  2. AlexDionisio1
    May 5, 2016
    6
    Once again, Aesop Rock has thrown all his stuff at the wall in hopes that something sticks. What he has always done with words including whatOnce again, Aesop Rock has thrown all his stuff at the wall in hopes that something sticks. What he has always done with words including what he does here is good, but maybe instead of being incredibly lyrical he should try being just lyrical except with more straightforward, plainspoken messages. The Impossible Kid is certainly a respectable effort, but besides its notes on getting older, not much has changed with how Aesop operates.… Full Review »
  3. TimW001
    May 3, 2016
    7
    This is very classic Aesop Rock. He did very well on the lyrics with songs ranging in themes from badgers getting in the trash, to rejectingThis is very classic Aesop Rock. He did very well on the lyrics with songs ranging in themes from badgers getting in the trash, to rejecting popularity, to feeling old. Some songs are fantastic and energetic, some are deep and slower. This is a great album to start with Aesop Rock if you have not heard of him before.

    You will like this album a lot if you had previously liked Aesop Rock, if you did not like Skelethon or None Shall Pass this album will not change your mind. It is not as ground breaking or shocking as his previous work. A lot of it feels and sounds similar to past projects. Some songs feel very forgettable. I liked Skelethon & None Shall Pass more in terms of beats, lyrics and music overall. But The Impossible Kid is a must have for your hip hop collection.    … Full Review »
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