Lucy Ford [EP]

Atmosphere

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 17, 2002)
• Original Release Date: September 17, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: EP
• Label: Rhymesayers
• ASIN: B00005ASHL
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,546 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
Slug - Eyeda and DJ Abilities.

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

Customer Reviews

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70 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Atmosphere's best, April 8, 2003

By	Adam Harrison-Friday (Enfield, CT United States) - See all my reviews

Last summer a friend of mine introduced me to hip-hop, namely the underground variety, claiming that Atmosphere made the best available. I've listened to quite a few name underground acts for almost a year now, and surely Slug is one of the best MCs to ever hold a mic. While my buddy claimed that Atmosphere's debut "Overcast!" was their finest, Spawn (Slug's old rhyming partner) just doesn't do that much for me. But here--on an album comprised of two EPs and vinyl singles--it's just Slug with arguably Ant's best beats backing him up. For those that have heard "If I Was Santa Claus" they know that this album is the real deal. Some of Slug's stories make comparisons to Bob Dylan necessary. "The Woman With the Tattooed Hands" paints pictures with every bar Slug spits, and I won't even guess how he's inspired to write such original and beautiful "poems." I put poems in quotations because in a recent issue of "GQ" America's current Poet Laureate told Terrence Rafferty that poetry readings aren't accompanied by beats or bass. However, while many will say that so many rappers are poets, Slug is a true example. If this was an a cappella album one would still realize how he's not always about rhymes or being clever. And he's not trying to prove he's badder than anyone else. Slug isn't emo as a musical genre, but he is emotional. However, his self-deprecating style and personality quirks shine through so much that one feels a connection to him. That is why he is so profound. I realize that many fans go on and on about him without acknowledging Ant's production, but that's the way it is. To hear Slug is to hear one of the most direct and cleanest voices in hip-hop, a man who raps short stories. If you have no faith in hip-hop I honestly believe that "Lucy Ford" is a masterwork worthy of your attention. For those who don't come away feeling enlightened I feel bad for you. This is straightforward and powerful. Not only does it make you think there's something more than gold chains, cars, and bling-bling, you no longer care about the current state of the mainstream when listening. Slug's aura washes that away. For that I say thank you to him.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the CD you want, January 31, 2004

By	Graham D "Graham" (Chevy Chase, MD United States) - See all my reviews

I would consider myself a pretty hardcore Atmosphere fan, and I'd agree with other reviews that this is their best album. People might tell you that the newer stuff is better, because the beats are more mainstream, and if that's your thing, then whatever go for it. But if you like Hip-Hop, straight up, this is the album you want. Although they've got a bunch of songs that weren't released on any album (probably on Sad Clown Bad Dub, but you have to buy that at their shows or on ebay) that are really good, if you want a full album of hot tracks, this is it. five stars all the way

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars how can you not like Atmosphere?, February 11, 2005

By	Hot Hands O'Malley "BOOYAKASHA" (With Carmen Sandiego) - See all my reviews

this and seven's travels...to me...are the best Atmosphere albums out there. I'm sure there are alot of nay-sayers about the previous seven's travels comment, but either way, "Lucy Ford" is THE Atmosphere album to have. Slug is at the peak of his style throughout the entire cd and ANT's production is at...not his best...but most relaxed...fitting for slug's style of flow. If you're just getting into Atmosphere, this is the album to buy. And although the cd is called an EP...its an LP comprised of 2 LP's and a cassette tape. all the songs are excellent so i'm not going to list the best ones...because i know if i do, then someone's just gonna bootleg those said tracks and not support the artist. BUY THIS AND CRY TEARS OF JOY...hip hop lives on....through the valley of the shadow of the maintstream market.