Sunday, 4 Dec 2005
Atmosphere – You Can’t Imagine How Much Fun We’re Having
There were some pretty good hip-hop albums that were released this year, but the Atmosphere release was the one that got the most plays on my ipod, in airports, and on my computer. I had the chance to see Atmosphere play a packed show at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC while traveling on business. Then about a month later I got to see them play an overflowing tent at the Vegoose music festival. Both shows I walked away happy that a hip-hop could act could be backed by a whole band and not sound terrible. In my experience, most of the hip-hop shows I’ve seen have been less than impressive, but that’s not the case with Atmosphere.
What draws me back to this album time and time again are the old school beats and hooks. They get in my head and stay there. The critics below (for the most part) disagree, but I can’t recommend it enough.
What the critics say:
Coke Machine Glow – 73%
Tiny Mix Tapes – 2.5/5
Metacritic.com – 74/100
Pitchfork – [5.9]
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December 5th, 2005 at 12:07 pm
I’m so glad to see Atmosphere on your list! I thought I was the only person I knew who had discovered them until you posted about them a while back. I love the style of hip-hop, it’s not ‘pop’ hip-hop like a lot of the rappers are now, trying to get on the radio. Very quality music..
My favorite Atmosphere songs have to be ‘Smart Went Crazy’ and ‘Trying to Find a Balance’…
December 5th, 2005 at 12:58 pm
Smart Went Crazy is my favorite by far.
December 5th, 2005 at 12:58 pm
Smart Went Crazy is my favorite by far.
October 5th, 2006 at 10:58 am
hell yes atmosphere is too dope!
December 10th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
jeeeez
atmosphere is the best
sickest songs ever
i can’t wait till i see him live
he always rocks the stage at
rock the bells
I HOPE HE GOES NEXT YEAR ♥
i seriously think atmosphere is the sickest person out there
honestly
December 10th, 2007 at 10:37 pm
P.S.
MY FAVORITE ATMOSPHERE SONG IS
“woman tonight” with murs
and by him self
“smart went crazy”