Released: November 13, 2020

Songwriter: Aesop Rock

Producer: Aesop Rock

Hello from the Spirit World
My days here have been as rewarding as they are troublesome
And often dangerous
I have been assembling my notes for some time now
My intent is to create a guide for anyone whose path
May lead them to this unwavering otherness (This unwavering otherness)
There are days I fear my work will only serve to create more confusion about what I've found
But I felt it nеcessary to stay the course in hopеs that these insights may be illuminating for some
Contained within are anecdotes, recipes, survival tips, warnings, maps, drawings, and more
All organized in an effort to promote safe travel and interdimensional awareness
While this arrangement highlights the basic chronology of my experiences
Users should skip to whatever section most directly applies to their impending scenario
As no two Spirit World experiences are the same (The same)
Accordingly, certain passages may detail specific circumstances that you will not encounter
It is still recommended you cover these sections as to increase your general understanding of what can be expected
There will be times when you will be tested in ways this guide can neither prepare you for, nor help you from
Spirit World travel is not recommended for the faint of heart or weak of stomach
Swift and unprecedented consequences will follow your decision to breach this environment (Will follow)
With that in mind, I believe the unabridged Spirit World Field Guide compiled here
To be the ultimate companion for all modern supernatural tourism
As well as those potentially seeking more permanent residency
Kindest regards, Aesop Rock

Aesop Rock

Born Ian Matthias Bavitz, Aesop Rock was a pioneer in the new wave of underground hip-hop in New York City during the early 2000s. Regarding his name, he

I acquired the name Aesop from a movie I had acted in with some friends. It was my character’s name and it sort of stuck. The rock part came later just from throwing it in rhymes.

Aesop has a solid discography with 8 albums spanning over the course of 20+ years. He started in 1999 by selling his first album, Music for Earthworms, through his website while he was a student at Boston University. He has since gained a cult following and been named one of the best artists of the 2000s. His most successful albums are None Shall Pass, Skelethon, and The Impossible Kid which peaked on the Billboard 200 at #50, #21, and #30 respectively.