In February 2005, Aesop Rock released a new EP, "Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives". The first pressing of the EP included an 88-page booklet with lyrics from every release from "Float" until this EP (the lyric booklet is titled "The Living Human Curiosity Sideshow"); later pressings of the album come without the booklet, but with an additional bonus track, "Facemelter". In addition, a limited number of albums were available direct from Def Jux with Aesop Rock's graffiti tag on them. In response to demands from his fans, Bavitz did less production on the EP; three songs are produced by Blockhead, three produced by Aesop, and one by Rob Sonic. During this time he was asked to join The Weathermen to replace Vast Aire.