Aesop Rock/Rob Sonic & DJ Zone/Homeboy Sandman

He’s one of the most prolific lyricists working today -- armed with a deep vocabulary and a penchant for metaphor -- and his new album, The Impossible Kid, may be his best stuff yet. Aesop Rock isn’t slowing down at all, as evidenced by tight narrative trips through the wackness of life -- “Lotta Years,” “Shrunk” -- and his apparent interest in laying out more personal yarns in his songs. You’ll recall that we raved about his last few shows in Cleveland. Tonight is sure to please, so don’t miss it. (Sandy)