Music / hip hop

Malibu Ken


Reviews (3)


Pitchfork

d. 17. Jan. 2019

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Evan Rytlewski

d. 17. Jan. 2019

"With its 34-minute runtime, its cartoon cover art, and the pervading levity of Tobacco's beats, Malibu Ken may seem at first like a minor work. But there's nothing diminutive about a record this sharply written. It's a side project every bit as substantial as Aesop Rock's proper albums. That it also happens to be more fun than most of them is a bonus".


AllMusic

2019

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Paul Simpson

2019

"Tobacco's production throughout the album isn't quite as lo-fi or dirty-sounding as his solo work, and his presence is clearly felt, but he doesn't overpower Aesop. The two are a fitting match for each other, and their collaboration works as well as fans would expect".


PopMatters

d. 23. Jan. 2019

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Adam Finley

d. 23. Jan. 2019

"That innate weirdness is on full display here, from GUNSHO's acid trip sleeve art to the pop-out Malibu Ken mask (with elastic string!) that comes with physical releases. And for the most part, Malibu Ken is a success, albeit one that requires a couple listens to acclimate to".