Atmosphere

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Atmosphere,Eloy Fritsch,Rock Symphony,Prog-Rock/Art Rock,Progressive Electronic

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Average customer rating: WOW Soothing. Peaceful. Amazing Soulful Yoga Music brilliant masterpiece Just love it!

The Lover & The Beloved Donna De Lory Manufacturer: AJNA MUSIC ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bliss Love Is Space Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant Music for Yoga and Other Joys Dakshina ASIN: B0001DHQNA Release Date: 2004-01-31

Tracks:

1. Ganapati Om
2. Om Nama Shivaya
3. He Ma Durga
4. Hare Krishna
5. Govinda Jaya Jaya
6. Samba Sadashiva
7. Govinda Jaya Jaya (Mac Quayle Mix)

Amazon.com

Donna de Lory has several solo albums out, but she's still best known as a back-up singer for Madonna, fleshing out choruses since the mid 1980s. There's more than a little bit of Madonna in De Lory's voice, at once fragile and vulnerable, yet still powerful, with a gospel-like yearning. On her own, De Lory has crafted artful pop on albums like Bliss and In the Glow, but she also tends toward the mystical and began incorporating Sanskrit mantras or Kirtans into her songs, a tact culminated on The Lover & the Beloved, a full-fledged Mantra journey. De Lory draws from the golden oldies of mantras, including "Hare Krishna," but revs them up with electronica beats, verse-chorus arrangements, multi-tracked vocals, and electronic textures sprinkled in with the sitars and tablas. Cameron Stone weaves his processed cello through De Lory's melodies and harmonium in serpentine rivulets, tying together the tablas of Girish Gambhira and the answering chants of Kirtan singer, Dave Stringer. Endowed with the materiel girl's sense of pop form and irresistible hooks, De Lory posits a confluence between pop and spiritual music, in which a repeated chorus has the same mantric effect as a chant. Her chants could be hymns to Krishna or a plea to a lover, but they are equally ecstatic and powerful. --John Diliberto

Album Description

These Sanskrit mantras bubble with a groove and atmosphere that takes tradition to heaven and back. Donna's voice resonates with ether and earth, beauty that asks you to join in, become one with the sound of deep celebration.

Customer Reviews:

WOW.......2007-06-26

This is a wonderful CD of chants that are both up to date and ancient at the same time. It is calming to the soul to listen to, and later in the day you will find youself chanting the words.....

Soothing. Peaceful. .......2006-09-12

I love all these songs! Soothing and tranquil.

They last a long time which is perfect for use as background music while working or while chatting with friends.

It makes it easier to relax to the melody,let your cares float away as the music wraps around you.
It's one of my favorites, I'm so glad I took a chance and got this one:)

Amazing Soulful Yoga Music.......2006-03-18

Donna De Lory has a beautiful, soulful voice and her music is perfect to practice yoga to or to unwind and get into that zenlike spirit. I ordered the rest of her CDS.

brilliant masterpiece.......2005-09-12

This album is a brilliant masterpiece. Extremely uncommon music, farly outrunning the present. A listener is experiencing a deep feeling of being, also as each piece here, so long, is being changed several times in movement and style. At this web page the short mp3 shows are only presented in one such a style and movement, more torrential but less oriental. The most varied piece is the last seventh: Govinda Jaya Jaya (Mac Quayle Mix). And what's more, the box for the CD is not the traditional plastic, but it is made quite else and I do not mean to disclose, how. For me it was an eye-opener and I wish you the same excitment. It is no lesser masterpiece than the music itself. So I recommend this album to everybody and thank the authors very much for this great experience. You're real masters.

Just love it!.......2005-04-11

A lovely album. Donna brings a sense of creativity, melody and bkathi (devotion) to each of the songs. It starts with a catchy Ganapathi OM, continuing with the same catchiness with Om Namah Shivaya. He Ma Durga brings out the delicacy of her voice. I loved Govinda Jaya Jaya, which is ideal for a group chant that brings a lot of energy into the singing.

I found all the songs to be melodious. The lyrics are simple for anyone to remember easily. The tune is catchy and lingers on after listening. There is a nice blend of western and Indian instruments providing soothing background music. As in many Indian songs/chants, you will find repetition within each song, which is a nice thing. You probably will not notice it as it encourages you to remember the tune/song much easily.

I use this album in my Yoga classes regularly and come away humming for a long time. Just love it!

Average customer rating: Seven out of 5 stars another great album from the mic poet artist change style... not the best, but still a good listen I won't bad mouth this album, but

Seven's Travels Atmosphere Manufacturer: Epitaph / Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Experimental | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: God Loves Ugly Lucy Ford You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having Overcast Headshots: Se7en ASIN: B0000BWVOL Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. History
2. Trying To Find A Balance
3. Bird Sings Why The Caged I Know
4. Reflections
5. Gotta Lotta Walls
6. The Keys To Life vs. 15 Minutes Of Fame
7. Apple
8. Suicidegirls
9. Jason
10. Cats Van Bags
11. Los Angeles
12. Lift Her Pull Her
13. Shoes
14. National Disgrace
15. Denvemolorado
16. Liquor Lyles Cool July
17. Good Times (Sick Pimpin)
18. In My Continental
19. Always Coming Back Home To You

Amazon.com

As point man for the Minneapolis-based Rhymesayers crew, Atmosphere MC Slug put heartland hip-hop on the map. Likewise, he's always written from the heart, and Seven's Travels--the fourth Atmosphere full-length, and first released under a licensing agreement with the venerable punk imprint Epitaph--finds that agenda unchanged. Though familiar antagonist Lucy Ford appears only once, these tracks are packed with passionate meditations on typical topics, pitting confidence against recrimination, parenthood against partying, joy against anger, love against sex. And while Slug spills his guts in the spotlight, the stage isn't his alone; from the neck-snapping beats of "Trying to Find A Balance" to the cartoonish suspense theme of "Gotta Lotta Walls" and the naked acoustic guitar behind "Always Coming Back Home to You," Seven's Travels features some of Ant's most adventurous and assured production, plus contributions from Mr. Dibbs and Brother Ali, whose scorched-earth verses drive "Cats Van Bags." --Anders Smith Lindall

Album Description

Atmosphere is the biggest selling group in the underground rap scene with their cerebral yet down-to-earth sound. Other artists in this genre include Sage Francis, Aesop Rock, Living Legends, El-P, Mr. Lif, Busdriver and Aceyalone. 19 tracks. Parental Advisory/Explicit Content. Epitaph. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Seven out of 5 stars.......2007-03-15

This was my first Atmosphere album. I stumbled upon it while at Best Buy looking for CDs. I saw it everytime I went. I said, "Fine, I'll take a chance on you". "You better be worth it". And.. it was. As I sat there on my couch listening to it.. I thought.. Damn.. He's (They are) pretty good. Been hooked since. I own them all now. If you want to listen to real Hip Hop that doesn't involve guns, rims, boasting & crack.. then this is a great album for you. Nothing flashy, just his outlook on life. Try something different.. you'll like it.

another great album from the mic poet.......2006-05-07

slug is one of the best rappers ive ever heard. he tears up every track hes on. he really makes you get into the music, its a talent he has. hes a lyrical genius no doubt. this album is one of my favorites. all the songs are great from start to finish. buy this album if you are an atmosphere fan or are a fan of true hip hop. give it a chance, you wont be dissappointed.

artist change style..........2005-12-08

artist change styles , people change opinions, music transforms ...if think this is a sell out album and that atmosphere sucks now you are saddly mistakin . i loved hip hop since the first time i heard krs-1 in middle school way before sevens travel and even loved atmospere before this album but but this by far, irepeat by far is thier best work as artist not mc trying to impress underground emo-rap fans the keep thier personal style yet perfect it into music listenable by any one. sell out????no its "papapa perfection" every song is themed and sticks to the topic but there is no topic untouched. its a party song and a sad song and an angry song and a poetic song and serios song and a love song and notice they are all songs not just random verses with choruses. to reviewer who calls out all the back packers and band wagoners you made a hippocrit of your self you say you dont like mainstream but then ridicule others for the same idea. what ever this album is amazing articulate head bobbing sing along emoitonal music one of the best ever and as i said in another review i own over 500 albums and 300 tapes

not the best, but still a good listen.......2005-10-26

I got into Atmosphere with the "God Loves Ugly" album, and then got hooked on their eariler stuff. "Seven's Travels" is not as good as those. While I really LOVE some of the songs, the rest are hard to listen to. I definitely can't listen to the CD straight through. If you're a fan of Atmosphere, check it out. If not, check some some early stuff first.

I won't bad mouth this album, but.......2005-10-11

if you want to hear Slug's best work, you should pick up the Dynospectrum album (Gene Pool raps his a$$ off as well) and Overcast. God Love's Ugly has some ill tracks (i.e. Give Me and Shrapnel). Seven's Travels is 50 % buttcrack (I mean, half-a$$).

Average customer rating: Great album, best Atmosphere album I've heard Not their best Dope fuck you lucy PLEASE DON'T BE FOOLED BY THESE OTHER REVIEWS!!!!!!!

Lucy Ford Atmosphere Manufacturer: Rhymesayers ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Experimental | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: God Loves Ugly Overcast Seven's Travels Headshots: Se7en You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having ASIN: B00005ASHL Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

1. Between The Lines
2. Like Today
3. Tears For The Sheep
4. Guns and Cigarettes
5. Don't Ever Fucking Question That
6. It Goes
7. If I Was Santa Claus
8. Aspiring Sociopath
9. Free or Dead
10. Party For The Fight To Write
11. Mama Had A Baby and His Head Popped Off
12. They're All Gonna Laugh @ You
13. Lost and Found
14. The Woman With The Tattooed Hands
15. Nothing But Sunshine

Album Description

Collection of EP's from Atmosphere. 15 amazing tracks of hiphop.

Customer Reviews:

Great album, best Atmosphere album I've heard.......2007-05-09

This album is an exquisite example of Atmosphere's versatility, both as a writer and a rapper. Slug's lyrics are more than most of today's typical rap lyrics; he incorporates character development and imagery, building a story as well as a song. On such songs as "Aspiring Sociopath" and "Woman With the Tattooed Hands", Atmosphere shows their ability to match the mood of the lyrics with a beat. Other songs, such as "Guns and Cigarettes", show Slug's versatility, as his lyrics go from self-loathing to mockery, then to character development. Some songs on the album weren't worthwhile for me, and I found myself skipping through them. "Don't Ever F------ Question That", "Tears For The Sheep", and "If I Was Santa Claus" tarnish the otherwise impeccable album. "The Lucy Ford EPs" is a must-have album for anybody who appreciates good music.

Not their best.......2007-03-13

I love Atmosphere alot and all of their work including this album. I just dont think its their best LP out there. I still give it 4 stars but i dont think it can hold a candle to "Godlovesugly" or "Overcast". I would recommend this album to anybody anytime but if you are new to Atmosphere i would recommend picking up the albums i named first and get a feel to what kind of style and rhymes they kick. If you like it pick this one up.

Once again im not hating on this album or saying its bad its just not thir best LP

Dope.......2007-01-26

W. Holliday "R.E.D.D." doesn't know what he's talkin about. I am a fan of older slug when he was with spawn. this album is right up there with his older stuff (headshots, overcast, dynospectrum, and felt). the production & lyrics are both dope.

fuck you lucy.......2006-06-27

this cd is great. i dunno what the last guy was talkin about, how people don't aknowledge ant. anyone who really knows anything about atmosphere, knows that ant is vital. the mix of slugs lyrics and ants beats create a heavenly sound. spawn was an excellent addition to the group, but they went their different ways after overcast! which was an excellent album if i may add.

also, watching ant evolve as a producer over the years has been amazing. you can hear it if u just listen to overcast! then you can't imagine.... you can hear the difference. im not really sure who isnt giving him props, but they just don't really know much about atmosphere. slug is the greatest lyricist of all time, but all of rhymesayers is great to listen to. brother ali is one of the greatest story tellers of all time. listen to that man talk! dam.... theres so much talent on that album... i dont even know what to say

all that needs to be said is if your starting to loose interest in rap ( probably mainstream) just let all that go and go out and buy an atmosphere album. trust me

PLEASE DON'T BE FOOLED BY THESE OTHER REVIEWS!!!!!!!.......2006-05-18

this is NOT,i repeat NOT five stars!in all honesty it's more like 1.5 or 2 stars and i'm a big fan of slug & atmosphere.albums like overcast,godlovesugly,the felt project,and the dynospectrum album is much better than this.though the lyrics are thought provoking,but slug has been better,the production doesn't hold up.it's some of the weakest i've heard from rhymesayers.there's only a couple tracks that stand out,but i'd have to say "don't ever f**king question that" is the best.if you wanna hear slug at his best check out the dynospectrum album.slug spits classic verse after classic verse.

Average customer rating: God does Love Ugly A classic God Loves Us All hail the mighty Slug... it made me depressed

God Loves Ugly Atmosphere Manufacturer: Fatbeats ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Experimental | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Lucy Ford Seven's Travels You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having Overcast Headshots: Se7en ASIN: B000067ULR Release Date: 2002-06-11

Tracks:

1. Onemosphere
2. The Bass And The Movement
3. Give Me
4. F*@k You Lucy
5. Hair
6. Godlovesugly
7. A Song About A Friend
8. Flesh
9. Saves The Day
10. Lovelife
11. Breathing
12. Vampires
13. A Girl Named Hope
14. Godlovesugly Reprise
15. Modern Man's Hustle
16. One Of A Kind
17. Blamegame
18. Shrapnel

Customer Reviews:

God does Love Ugly.......2007-03-15

If you want to listen to real Hip Hop that doesn't involve guns, rims, boasting & crack.. then this is an album for you. Nothing flashy, just his outlook on life. Great CD. Try something different.. you won't be disappointed.

A classic.......2007-03-13

This album will always live close to my heart. When i bought this i had just gone through with a bad breakup with my girl of 5 years
"F*ck you Lucky" really helped me through it. It basicly described the way i felt and got me through it. The rest of the CD is so full of emotion and feeling. Slug opens up and isnt afraid to show that he is weak in alot of ways and thats why hes sooo Beloved in our hometown of Minneap. RHYMESAYERS 4 LIFE

Buy the album.. you will love it

God Loves Us.......2007-01-21

Atmosphere knows how to make music. The album 'God Loves Ugly' hit the spot with Ant's (the Producer/DJ) creative, head-bobbing, and catchy beats; Slug (the emcee) can hold the beat with his strong vocals, tech vocab, and strong emotions like no other emcee alive. This album is jam packed with great song after great song. I feel that they didn't go wrong with a single song on this album. Many of my friends who aren't even into 'rap' have asked me if I could tell them where they could get this CD. Once in your player it seems to stay for days, weeks, and months. GET IT! SUPPORT music that is real. GET IT!

All hail the mighty Slug..........2006-08-02

Most kids seem to like this best. I love it, it was my first taste of Atmosphere, but other albums such as Lucy Ford, Seven Head Shots, and Seven's Travels seem tighter to me. But then, they're all awesome!

it made me depressed.......2006-07-08

sorry it just did...too dramatic not enough party tracks. i guess if you want that it's cool. but i like people under the stairs and ugly duckling better.

Average customer rating: Their best so far i love you atmosphere An intresting but effective change from out of nowhere... Don't listen to those negative reviews.

You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having Atmosphere Manufacturer: Rhymesayers ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Tribute to Lisa Bonet Seven's Travels Lucy Ford God Loves Ugly Headshots: Se7en ASIN: B000AMU0UI Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. The Arrival
2. Panic Attack
3. Watch Out
4. Musical Chairs
5. Say Hay There
6. Hockey Hair
7. Bam
8. Pour Me Another
9. Smart Went Crazy
10. Angelface
11. That Night
12. Get Fly
13. Little Man

Product Description

1. The Arrival
2. Panic Attack
3. Watch Out
4. Musical Chairs
5. Say Hey There
6. Hockey Hair
7. Bam
8. Pour Me Another
9. Smart Went Crazy
10. Angelface
11. That Night
12. Get Fly
13. Little Man


Format: CD

Amazon.com

Atmosphere's fifth album (not including rapper Slug's numerous side projects) isn't quite as consistent as previous CDs like 2003's Seven's Travels or Lucy Ford, but it's hardly lagging far behind. For all the attention Slug gets as a rapper--deservedly so, given that he, along with Aesop Rock, is a smarter, less pissy Eminem--producer ANT is as vital to this pairing as anyone, lacing the album with everything from the hard knock beats of "The Arrival" to the gospel-influenced charm of "Get Fly," to the old-school drum assault on "Bam." Slug covers ground that he's already been renowned for, a balance of in-your-face braggadocio ("Watch Out"), tunneling introspection ("Little Man"), and a typically reliable ditty about his female problems ("Pour Me Another"). The only real fault is that the album doesn't quite seem to be as adventurous as it could be, but even in playing it (relatively) safer, this is still easily one of the top 10 rap albums of 2005. --Oliver Wang

Customer Reviews:

Their best so far.......2006-08-27

I'm so glad I "discovered" Atmosphere. They're a unique group and lyrically I think they are one of the best. Slug's lyrics betray a weary soul that is constantly at war with his demons, and finds comfort in bars (Pour Me Another) or the escapism of travel (Say Hey There). Rich with metaphors, his lyrics, which are complemented by some great production courtesy of Ant, are more literary than your average rapper. Atmosphere pleases on many levels. The combination of great beats, wicked flow, and lyrics that move you is pretty rare. Buy this album. It's their best so far.

i love you atmosphere.......2006-08-10

this cd was ok. seeing as it has only 13 songs out the the usual no less than 15 by atmosphere it was ok. the songs i didnt like, i didnt like. the songs i did like, i loved. when i put it in my stereo, i start off with #5 say hey there. which is there first single and has a video to it. i love how they add a background singer, or a sample for another song in their songs. then i go on to hockey hair. i love that song, it has no hook tho. no problem for me. near the end slug says "what the blood clot? jump shot, fade away. watch these white kids eat it up like it was mayonnaise."

thats 5 and 6. i go on to number 8 which is pour me another. could possibly be another "im trying to get over you lucy song." go to number 9 which is smart went crazy. my favorite song on the cd. slug goes on to say "smart went nuts and rode a unicorn through the storm." then after the hook at the start of the second verse he says "smart went crazy, kiss miss daisy, love you when everday was christmas baby. maybe we should take it back to the way we were still on some what have you done for me lately?!" love that song!

then number 10. my 2nd favorite song titled angelface. "and she loved me more than i could imagine so i waited til she slept and i stepped in the traffic." then goes on to say "angels exist, i've even seen some sleep." i dont listen to 11 because its sort of too sad for me. slug is discussing an incident that happened in a town. sometimes i listen to 12. which is get fly. but i end my enjoyment by listening to number 13. titled little man. which is a father, son, father song.

tho i listen to about 6 or 7 songs out of 13. i love the songs that i do listen to. buy this cd. cigarettes are sort of messing up slug's voice unless it's just maturing but ant's beats are still beautiful. this cd shouldnt disappoint you completely, but you will like most of the cd if not all.

:)

An intresting but effective change.......2006-08-09

Slug and Ant have outdone themselves in this amazing effort. It seems the duo have taken a step away from the overall message of their previous albums. The lyrics have started to evolve from the emo-like lyrics that their previous albums exlemplified. This isn't a god thing or bad thing. I believe that it was an expirement to see how their fans would react. They still had some of their old formula during this album which is actually a good thing because without it the duo probably would have lost some of loyal fan base that they had aquired during the 9 year run that Slug and Ant have taken.

As for the album itself, I found this to be one of my favorites because of the intresting step Atmosphere took. There was the heavy beat of "The Arrival" and the anthem like "Watch Out". But ths album also had some of the flair of their previous albums such as the sorrow in "Pour me Another" and the lyrical mastery in "Little man" Because of these incredible tracks I give this record five stars.

The future of Atmosphere is still up in the air. I'm not sure whether the duo will take another step forward and become more of a mainstream group or remain loyal to the fan base that have listened to their tracks since the late 90's. Listening to the last track, "Little Man", really makes one think
"You're raps are exhausted, stop it, everyone knows that you've lost it."
If this is indeed Slug telling himself that he's lost it the I don't think that we will see another Atmosphere record. Though this could just be a line that makes listeners think. But my theory is that Slug and Ant will revert back to the lyrics and beats that have taken them this far.

from out of nowhere..........2006-05-30

The last track on this album is the tripartite "Little Man", in which Slug addresses the first verse to his son, the second verse to his father, and the last verse to himself. Acknowledging genealogical traits consistent among the three generations, Slug places himself at the center of the three generations in a way that suggests that the father and the son are variations of himself. Thus the piece has a sense of folding in on itself in the last verse when Slug addresses himself, and this abstract idea is reflected by the physical image of the overly self-conscious rapper curled up on an anonymous hotel bed: "rolled up like a naked fetus / come and save him, Jesus / place him back in time before the Reaganomics and Adidas". It's a masterfuly constructed piece, and though the lyrics are more blunt and conversational than philisophical, the abstact nature of the song is captured by the pentatonic, Eastern-influenced music that forms the backdrop for Slug's rhymes and gives the entire piece a quasi-mystical feel.

Nowhere else can you hear hip-hop like this. So it's ironic that, in the last verse of "Little Man", Slug sings this line to himself: "Your raps are exhausted / Stop it / Everybody knows that you've lost it". In fact, nothing could be further from the truth; with the release of this album, Atmosphere has taken their game to a whole new level.

Atmosphere showed early promise on the geeky, lo-fi "Overcast!" (circa 2001), and seemed to peak on 2002's "Lucy Ford" release. Their third CD, "God Loves Ugly", managed to be both completely introspective and almost entirely uninspired, and the follow-up CD, 2004's "Seven's Travels", was a hit-or-miss affair with a handful of memorable tracks and a truckload of filler. By 2005, the only Atmosphere CD I was listening to was "Lucy Ford", and time had tarnished most of the rhymes on that album; with the exception of "They're All Gonna Laugh @ You", the tracks on "Lucy Ford" sound somewhat juvenile today, as charming as they still are.

So I kept walking the first time I spotted this CD in the record store, figuring that Atmosphere was long past whatever brief prime they might have enjoyed a few years back. But when I sampled some of this CD on Amazon, I realized that these guys have pulled off a major comeback from out of nowhere.

The most immediately arresting feature of this CD is the production; Ant has dug deep and come up with a mind-boggling array of samples that gives this record a character unlike any other Atmosphere CD, or any other hip-hop release in recent memory. The album is permeated with a gritty, old-school flavor that relies heavily on fuzzy, distorted beats, gospel riffs, turntable scratching and sampled voice-overs that bring to mind Public Enemy's "Fear of a Black Planet". There are fantastically intricate layers of sound at work here, but never so much that the beats detract from the rhymes. On the contrary, the choice of beats and samples seems more directly related to the rhymes than on previous releases (see the discussion of "Little Man" above) in a way that gives this record a rare degree of integrity. The one notable exception is "That Night", which purposefully stands apart from all the other songs on the album and thus has a sound all its own.

Ant's complex and edgy production seems to be spurring Slug on; his delivery is far more sure here than on any other Atmosphere CD. His rhymes were always intellegent, but there's a more confident flow at work here, and even his voice seems to have more character.

Like all great pop music, this album succeeds on several levels. It has a consistency of character, but enough variety from track to track to keep the listener from getting bored. On some of the songs, distortion or other effects are applied to Slug's voice; on "That Night" he delivers the lyrics in a hushed, intimate tone. As background music, most of the songs on the album provide plenty of bump; on the other hand, discerning listeners will find that the lyrics almost never disappoint, and there's always plenty to come back for.

Don't listen to those negative reviews........2006-05-15

I admit, I'm guilty of having slept on Atmosphere too long. I heard snatches of his stuff and wasn't impressed, I'd never gotten a good listen to him and I'd never seen him as a guest appearance on any of my favorite rappers materials - so - this is me apologizing to Atmosphere, because I can honestly say that this album is one of the most emotional and impressive releases I've heard in a long while. I give a variety of hip hop styles five stars, it's true. I've heard people ask me why I gave Jean Grae's freshman release a 5 star rating - because it brings that absolutely raw (if unpolished) emotion of a younger, budding emcee to the table. Similarly, an album like Immortal Technique or Murs earns high stars from me because of their crusading messages and clever lyrics - sometimes at the cost of an easy flow or headnodding beat. Little Brother (who I think most everyone can agree is worth the credit,) is a much more light-hearted trio than most the rap music I enjoy. Atmosphere, however, combines a little bit of each three elements.

After hearing this CD, I thought I should go out and buy his older records before reviewing this. I bought "Seven's Travels" a while ago and gave "Lucy Ford" a fair listen. I loved both albums, honestly, loved them. But I feel as thought "You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having" is better in every margin. First of all, I've heard people say Atmosphere's flow is relentless and boring - not true. To me, his flow on this album is much more refined and matured than on previous ventures. The sheer rhythm of his lyrics is perfect, on point every time. It's a constant head-nodder without a break or pause where it isn't needed, which is what makes the listen-ability of this album so entirely addictive. His lyrics this time around are more cohesive - not to say his lyrics have been less put together in the past. It's just that when you listen to the songs here, and compare them to the ones on say "Seven's Travels," they make more sense. Each line leads to another, no awkward wording or phrasing, each line has a point to make, and the rhyme-scheme is flawless.

Last but not least - Ant. I cannot STRESS ENOUGH how much better the production on this album is compared to Atmosphere's previous albums. Don't get me wrong, I've been consistently impressed with Ant's production, on every single Atmosphere release. "Always Coming Back Home To You," "Trying To Find A Balance," "If I Was Santa Clause" - all great production. But the sound here is so much move lively, memorable, even emotional. The melodies and beats compliment Atmosphere's voice and flow to a T. Each track brings with it a musically molded mood that feels built especially for Slug's lyrics. Most noticeably though, the mood isn't as laid back as before. The problem I've had with other Atmosphere releases is the sheer slowness, repetitiveness, or sleepiness of the production. Not always - but often. Here, every song, whether slow-paced or kicked into high gear feels like they have more spirit, and noticeably more melody. Tracks like "Little Man," "Angel Face," and "Get Fly" are jampacked with great beats, solid samples, and beautiful, head-nodding melodies.

The emotional value of this album is amazing. Slug's lyrics are penetrating and heart-felt, and while some people say that "He doesn't sound as if he's having as much fun," I say that it sounds like he's being more genuine. "Little Man" is unquestionably my favorite track on the CD, and is probably one of my all time favorite hip hop songs ever recorded. It's beautiful, haunting, head-nodding, and sincere. "Angelface" is addictive if only for the production, while on the flipside, songs like "That Night" rely only on a solid drum beat and short, melodic chorus to showcase the personal emotions of Slug's lyrics. "The Arrival" is a fast-paced, energetic opener to the CD, but is slightly deceptive as to what you're going to get. Songs like "Say Hey There," "Smart Went Crazy," and "Pour Me Another" are all much more impressive songs on every level. Regardless of what pre-concieved notions you have about Atmosphere, be they good or bad, buy this album. You won't regert it.

Average customer rating: A shame it didnt work self titled best atmosphere album Buy this!!! overcast!

Overcast Atmosphere Manufacturer: Rhymesayers ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Experimental | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Lucy Ford Headshots: Se7en God Loves Ugly Seven's Travels You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having ASIN: B00009OLTJ Release Date: 2001-10-10

Tracks:

1. 1597
2. Brief Description
3. Current Status feat. Beyond
4. Complications
5. 4:30AM
6. Adjust feat. Beyond
7. Clay
8. @
9. Sound Is Vibration
10. Multiples
11. Scapegoat
12. Ode To The Modern Man (Lightning Blend)
13. WND
14. Multiples (Reprise)
15. Caved In
16. Cuando Limpia El Humo
17. The Outernet

Customer Reviews:

A shame it didnt work.......2007-03-13

The first atmosphere album was a glimpse into the future of hip hop in the Twin Cities. All of the Headshot fans(such as myself) couldnt be more excited for the debut album for the 4 members of atmosphere (THATS RIGHT I SAID 4)

Its just a shame that they couldnt work out their differences. They had such a great sound. It was almost as if every track one emcee would set the bar and the 2 would duel to raise it higher and higher. ODE TO THE MODERN MAN is a perfect example of what iam speaking about.

If anyone wants to check out Spawn I encourage you as he is still rapping, although under a different name. He now goes by the title "REK THE HEAVYWEIGHT" check out his album "Timeless" its pretty good all though he doesnt have the help of ANT any longer. Its worth a peek

Get overcast.. Its hip hop at its finest

self titled.......2007-01-07

great album, more punchlines than i am used to in slugs flows but that added humor had me laughing at stuff that shouldn't be funny...

best atmosphere album.......2006-12-10

I am a HUGE hip hop fan and I loooove Atmosphere and all of their work. With that being said, this is their best album by far. EVERY TIME i'm in a bad mood or anything like that, I immediately put this CD on and it relaxes me and leaves me stress free. DEFINITELY BUY THIS ONE.

Buy this!!!.......2006-09-23

I can't say that I'm a huge fan of Atmosphere, I've copped most of all his albums but the one that stands out most to my ears is this. Overall, I really feel that this is his best record. Lyric-wise its arguable, but from start to finish I just got into this more than any other album he's done. On that note...If you want some more great hip hop--you should cop this without hesitation. You'll enjoy it.

overcast!.......2006-06-27

first off, to the guy before me, its overcast! not outcast!

secondly, i agree with you partly, on the fact that his lyrics are different in all of his cd's. but one thing you said is that "his storytelling ability wasnt even shown" which isn't really true. WND and body pillow are a two off the top of my head, but they are more or less storys.

ants beats have gotten much better, but i dont think his recent beats take away from slugs talent. slug is arguably the greatest lyricist of our time, maybe all time. the way he put emotion, and the way it rolls off his tongue. him and ant are perfect

as far as spawn goes, i agree, him and slug were a good match as well, the sound of their voices complemented eachother, i respect spawn, but i was kinda mad they couldn't continue atmosphere.

but for his best record, its impossible to tell. its all about your personal style, lyk god loves ugly is a great album, but i think overcast is probably just as good. i really like spawn on the album, but im not taking anything away from god loves ugly, or sevens travel or headshots, or you cant imagine.... for that matter.well just leave it as this is an excellent record. i highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys true hip hop. id go 10 stars if i cud. listen to this album if u havnt, u need to!

Average customer rating: Pretty Good

Hitman: Codename 47 / Hitman 2 - Silent Assassin Jesper Kyd Manufacturer: La-La Land Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Anime & Video Game Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hitman: Contracts Hitman Blood Money Perfect Dark Zero Chaos Theory: Splinter Cell 3 Soundtrack Fable ASIN: B000A2GP5W Release Date: 2005-08-30

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Main Title (Extended Version)
3. Hong Kong Themes
4. Jungle Exploration
5. Dark Jungle
6. Hotel Themes
7. Harbor Themes
8. Hospital Themes
9. Hotel Music (Early Demo)
10. Rainforest (Early Demo)
11. Atmosphere Demo
12. Main Title (Original Slow Version)

Tracks:

1. Hitman 2 Main Title
2. Waiting For Action
3. Action Begins
4. 47 Makes A Decision
5. The Penthouse
6. Japanese Mansion
7. Japanese Snow Castle
8. Streets Of India
9. Mission In India
10. 47 In St. Petersburg
11. Trouble In Russia
12. Desert Sun
13. Arabian Dance
14. The Setup
15. End Boss
16. Slow Ambience
17. Fast Ambience
18. H2 Exploration
19. H2 Action
20. Dreams Of Instanbul (Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

Pretty Good.......2006-07-29

This was a very unique item. Fans of the series will enjoy it. At times some of the tracks seem out of place when out of the game, but that's more than made up for by the many powerful and classic tracks that these CD's have. The first CD is more techno-inspired while the second is more operatic. It's good music to do push-ups to or to drive to. Especially the first track of the first CD.

Average customer rating: Good album, better additional disc. STOP READING.......GO & BUY!!!!!!!! Great Stuff. I cant wait till I get Overcast How Many HeadShots Does It Take To Get To Se7en?? his best effort

Headshots: Se7en Atmosphere Manufacturer: Rhymesayers ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Overcast Lucy Ford You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having Seven's Travels God Loves Ugly ASIN: B0006SSRXS Release Date: 2005-01-04

Tracks:

1. Sep Seven Game Show Theme
2. Round And Round
3. Tracksmart
4. Choking On The Wishbone
5. The Jackpot/Swept Away
6. At It Again
7. The Stick Up
8. Lyle Lovette
9. Higher Living
10. To The Break Of Sean
11. Deer Wolf
12. Molly Cool
13. Dungeons And Dragons
14. Anterlude
15. Advanced Communications
16. A Tall Seven And Seven
17. 3.2 Red Dog
18. The Abusing Of The Rib
19. Write Now (Multiples No.4)
20. I Wish Those Cats At Fobia Would Give Me Some Free Shoes
21. Heart

Tracks:

1. Industrial Warfare - The Dynospectrum
2. Travel (Remix)
3. 7th St. Entry
4. Sent - Slug
5. Multiples Reprise (Remix)
6. Funny Colors In My Mushrooms Trails - Sess & Slug
7. Fuck The Bullshit - The Dynospectrum
8. Struggle Song - The Dynospectrum
9. Dubs - Beyond (Musab) & Slug
10. Substance Abuse

Customer Reviews:

Good album, better additional disc........2006-03-29

This is an excellent album. Atmosphere that was pre-Overcast is my favorite kind! However the best part of the CD isn't the CD itself, but the bonus disc that features the Headsho7s' Greatest Hits. I'm not even going to review the main disc, it's pretty good, however I think that should be the bonus disc and the second disc should be the main attraction. The second disc contains tracks from The Dynospectrum, Slug, Sess, Beyond, and a few other under the rock RhymeSayers. Every track on the CD is great, which is pretty much hit or miss considering there's only ten. Some of the highlights of the bonus disc are "7th St. Entry" a song about someone who leaves messages in the 7th St. Entry bathroom that are duragatory to Slug and his abilities. The next great track is the best on the CD: "Multiples Reprise [Remix]" this CD blows the other Multiple tracks you may have heard out of the water. The story is all about the many characters of Uptown Minneapolis, and their expolits. It goes into the tales of over ten people and how they all intertwine, and the downfall of each. Track 06 "Funny Colors In My Mushroom Trails" is about Slug and Sess's experiences with Mushrooms. It is hauntingly accurate and will make any shroom user think back and wonder what the eff they were doing. "F**k The Bulls**t" is another awesome track, about people who complain about life when they could very easily fix things themselves with suicide (EXTREME!). The next two tracks are also very good, but like I said no song compares to "Multiples Reprise [Remix]."

Without a doubt pick up the set. If you are a fan of Atmosphere's Overcast! you will definetly appreciate the first disc. And if you are a fan of hip-hop in general you will love the second disc. Thank you much.

STOP READING.......GO & BUY!!!!!!!!.......2006-02-20

OK, im not going to get into @tmosphere politics ie; witch lp is better etc. .....all that im going to say is i own all 6 available atmosphere lp's and both felt lp's and this lp did not let me down at all, head shots is recordings of wich were created between overcast & lucy ford!! it was originaly only avaiable on cassete, being #7 of a cassette series called HEAD SHOTS(no. 7), also SE7EN is "slug's crew"....anyways if you are a REAL HIP HOP fan you should STOP READING THIS AND GO AND BUY IT WRIGHT NOW, unfortunatly now-a-days there not alot of good classic material out there like this lp, so go and cop it, trust me!!!!!!!!!

Great Stuff. I cant wait till I get Overcast.......2006-02-19

Wow. The first Atmosphere album I ever got was god loves ugly and immediately I was hooked. I later got Sevens travels and You cant imagine how much fun we're having. But when I was at the store I just happened to notice that they had a copy of headshots so I bought it. I Immediately put it in my Cd player and WOW!! This is probably the best atmosphere album I have heard yet. But then again I havent heard Overcast(Im gonna get it soon) but this is what hip hop is all about. Slugs crazy flow complements Ants "gift from god" beats. Definitely a must have for any rhymesayers fan

How Many HeadShots Does It Take To Get To Se7en??.......2005-12-06

After the release of Se7en's Travels in 2003, The collective duo of Slug and Ant decided to re-release their most popular mixtape to date onto CD format. the 7th volume of the Headshots series is quite possibly their greatest mixtape to date from the well known series. Unfortunately, from what I understand the other Headshots mixtapes can only be obtained in the Midwest region. However, this was my introduction to Atmosphere after hearing this album over a friend's house, then purchasing my own copy, I was instantly hooked on the strategic flow of Slug and on point production of Ant. Atmosphere was my reason for breaking away from the hold that mainstream hip hop had on me(Thank God!). Ever since my purchase in early February 2005, I have many plenty of investments in other underground hip hop, mainly from the Rhymesayers label, among others. Atmosphere fans will agree that out of 5 studio releases, Headshots ranks near the top with tracks like "The Abusing Of The Rib", "Tracksmart" featuring Eyedea and my personal favorite "The Jackpot". Slug's on time and heartfelt delivery will not disappoint fans of underground hip hop.

his best effort.......2005-10-25

Atmosphere has slowly lost my respect as an underground artist.He has slowly been watered down.He has became water that smells like Jack Daniels.Headshots is a straight shot of Jack.No water.The lyrics he brings are fun and slug rode the beats like a real emcee should.The beats are simple but bangin.The rhymes are fun to listen to and every track is worthy of my ear.The fun lyricism that Emenim used to bring is what Slug is perfect at.He has a presence on this album that makes you listen to what he has to say.He entertains.I tune out alot of emcees because of the braggin garbage that comes out of their mouth.IM BROKE.WHY WOULD I WANT TO LISTEN TO SOME QUACK BRAG ON THEIR MONEY,GOLD,RIMS,ETC.Slug doesnt come like that.He is on our level.If you get an Atmosphere album then this should be it.Overcast is the second best from atmosphere.I cant recommend any of their other stuff.Its just not as good.GRAB YOURSELF HEADSHOTS.You'll thank me.

Average customer rating: Absolutely Amazing Outstanding! One of the best from the Undaground. Classic release LL!

Almost Famous The Living Legends ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Classic Creative Differences Crappy Old Sh*t Making Perfect Sense No More Greener Grasses ASIN: B00005UT74 Release Date: 2001-10-10

Tracks:

1. Gotta Question For Ya
2. Night Prowler feat. Slug
3. That Looks Good
4. Black Glass
5. Rabbit Hole
6. Common Ground feat. JC
7. Flawless
8. What Would I Be feat. N8 the GR8 and Krush
9. Anything You Want
10. Gift Wrap
11. War Games
12. Forces of Nature
13. Osaka Tales
14. Soap Boxn
15. Not Here feat. Pep Love and Jo Wilkinson
16. Nothing Less feat. Slug

Album Description

This highly anticipated release is the first official Living Legend crew album. Simply put, it is the hottest thing out. Features guest spots from Slug of Atmosphere

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Amazing.......2006-10-12

This is an amazing album. If you're into the underground hip hop scene, this is a must for your collection. With their amazingly talented, massively poetic lyrics and pulsating, electricfying beats, you can't help but constantly throw this disc on. You don't have to be into the scene to appreciate the art in this music. Your ears and mind will do the judging, concluding Living Legends in fact, as legends. This is one of, if not, the best album from these guys to date.

Outstanding!.......2006-04-25

This is One great great great Album! Hella ill beats, even better lyrics and raps. These guys know how to rap and they do it with more confidence than ive ever heard.

Any head can get down to this awesome number. Buying is a must for any Hip Hop Realest! 5 Stars!

One of the best from the Undaground........2006-01-20

Almost famous...an album the LL crew put together in 2001 is one of the best CD's of the underground rap scene. With funky beats and crazy emcees, this is a rap fans delight. These guys are the defintion of underground and they dont want to be in the limelight they just want to be heard in a legendary sort of way. Represent the Legends.

Top Trax:
#2 Night Prowler Feat. Slug, #8 What would I be, #11 War games, #12 Forces of Nature, and #16 Nothing Less Feat. Slug

Classic release.......2005-02-08

All of the tracks on this album are excellent. The first track is nice because the members spit their battle verses. My favorite tracks on this album are Night Prowler, Black Glass, Osaka Tales, Forces of Nature, and Nothing Less. Not that the other tracks arent good, I just feel that people will still be singing those particular songs for years and years and years and years from now. Easily a hiphop classic album.

LL!.......2004-10-29

I first heard this album when it came out back in '01 and it's still in rotation to this day. I love all the members of LL (especially Grouch, Murs, and Eligh) and their shows are awesome too.

Average customer rating:

ATMOSPHERE FOR HEALING ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: Healing Atmosphere for Healing 2~ Benny Hinn Ministries Featuring Special Crusade Vocalists Atmosphere for Healing (Volume 3) You're My Glory: Live Worship I Came to Worship You ASIN: B0009XTOQE

Meditation Music:

1. Behind the Myth
2. Box of Dreams [Box set] [Import]
3. Ceremony
4. Chasing Grace
5. Coyote Moon
6. Dance of the Kora
7. Darkness and Light
8. Duck Rock
9. Echoes
10. Empetus

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

Chasing Monsters [Import]

The Swedish Tenors

Trumpet Concertos 2

Music: The Very Best of Willie Nelson [Original recording re

Vol. 2-Deck Safari [Import]

Vertigo

Veneno Vivo [Import]

White Lines/Scorpio [Import]

Who Stole My Monkey

Top Ten Baritones & Basses 2

Upstanding and Indigent

We Rise Again

Unleashed

The Essential Vic Dickenson

A Day in the Life