You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having [Vinyl] [Import]

Atmosphere | Format: Vinyl

Product Details

• Vinyl (October 4, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• ASIN: B000B9UHT4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #943,851 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you could only see..., October 8, 2005

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Dan B "Dan" (Mpls, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having (Audio CD)

Why is it that Atmosphere fans want the new albums to sound like the old? Sounds boring. Is the artist not supposed to grow? Every album has been a growth for Slug & ANT. If the above was the format they followed they'd still be slanging tapes to eat and 80% of today's fans would say, "Atmosphere who?" Part of their growth is that they don't feel completely dark and angry anymore in life which is reflected in their music's sound. This is executed without sacrificing quality here and by emphasising true hip-hop. Listen to it for what is, not what isn't. If you do this, Atmosphere will always shine. This album is very good all around and is a must have Rhymesayers production. You should automatically buy this album out of respect of talent and perseverance.
-Minnesota Missile-

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 4 STARS - I really wouldnt have imagined it, May 1, 2006

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? "UnspokenHeard ?" (United Kingdom!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having (Audio CD)

I was never really a big fan of atmosphere, more of their albino friend Brother Ali and other artists off rhymesayers. This was mainly down to the fact that on early listens I never really liked the sound of slug, tho Ant's production always sounded tight. That's why i was so shocked, when i decided to listen to this particular CD... I really wouldnt have imagined what i was about to hear. Slug's voice and flow seems to have changed a lot, for me, for the better and the majority of Ant's beats are reminiscent of the scale of excellence shown on B Ali's shadows on the sun and Champion. From Track 1-13...it is non stop creative hip hop!. Tracks like Musical chairs, Angelface and Get fly posess a soulful essence that make u just wanna chill out, and listen to what is being said. Whilst, tracks like the phenomenal "Smart went crazy" , the arrival, Panic Attack, Bam enable you to just simply get involved with the energetic sound being provided. Basically, what is being said is that Atmosphere have come back in the '05 with an album that truly marks their revival from so called disapointments earlier in the years. For me, this IS atmosphere...off the Creative and honest lyrics w/ amazing, capturising beats all wrapped up in one. So, when slug says "im just a man who loves rap, so much infact i put every piece of my self inside these fckin tracks"...we can't help but belive the kid. Give this a listen if you're into more modern, thought-provking hiphop with a variety of different sounds that keep you tuned in to each and every track. PEACE. (and by the way, all you atmoshphere nerds stop hating on this, just because its different to earlier releases...appreciate the change you fools...)

Lyrics - 8.5/10
Beats - 9.5/10
Originality - 9/10
Replay Value - 9/10
X Factor - 9/10


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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pour Me Another...., October 24, 2005

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iknohiphop "Al Bundy" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having (Audio CD)

First,I'd like to say that this album has a different sound from the other Atmosphere albums which is by far good. I liked Sevens Travel but I felt it wasnt as good as his previous releases. But on his new cd, you can see that SLug has become a professional with his music and the way he develops throughout the album and reaches an extraordinary high with the last song, Little Man. Pour Me Another is an instant Atmosphere classic. As well as Smart Went Crazy. He introduces himself from the beginning, develops with the "having fun' theme, and it gets even better from track 8 til the end. I've never felt Slugs energy as hard as he pours out his soul in Pour Me Another, since Woman with Tattooed Hands, and F**k You Lucy. This album is a classic that takes a few listens to digest. Hope I was helpful to anyone.