Atmosphere

Editor's Review:

That girl you like’s favorite rapper is back, and he’s up to his same old tricks. It’s funny, every time Slug and Ant drop a new opus there’s always a few more indie rockers and stylish females cruising the hip-hop aisle. This time will be no different. Seven’s Travels will definitely satisfy the hunger of those that compose the phenomenon that is Atmosphere’s devout worshipers. Now, not everyone is as devoted to Atmosphere as our little ‘zine here and I can feel where they’re coming from. The subject matter of Mr. Sep Sev Sev Two hasn’t really changed much since the days of Headshots Seven. Some call it emo, I’d call it evil; Slug’s got the ability to exploit the obvious and make the dismal architecture of everyday life go down smoothly alongside a shot of bourbon with a beer back. The modern man is still singing the blue-collar blues and it’s easy to get caught up in the doldrums when Slug’s words hit so close to home.
You’ve probably already heard that the record is better than their previous release, God Loves Ugly, and I’ll have to agree; Seven’s is a bit more solid. Slug comes from the gut early in the record with “Trying to Find a Balance,” getting some things off his chest. After that the record manifests just like all other Atmosphere releases; you get some highlights like “Apple,” “Cats, Vans, Bags” and “Liquor Lyles Cool July”; a couple low points like “Gotta Lotta Walls,” and “Shoes”; and as always, something for the ladies, “Lift Her Pull Her” and “Good Times.” Bottom line, your girlfriend wants you to buy this album.
– Thug E Fresh
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Record Label RhymeSayers / Epitaph Released September 2003

Tracks History Trying To Find A Balance Bird Sings Why The Caged I Know Reflections Gotta Lotta Walls The Keys To Life vs. 15 Minutes Of Fame Apple Suicidegirls Jason Cats Van Bags (feat. Brother Ali) Los Angeles Lifter Puller Shoes National Disgrace Denvemolorado Liquor Lyles Cool July Good Times (Sick Pimpin) In My Continental Always Coming Back Home To You