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Seven's Travels

AtmosphereAudio CD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)

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In the three years since Atmosphere's dropped a full length record on the world, they've been far from stagnant, staying at the top of their game in every respect. For the better part of two years, Atmosphere toured the globe in support of their critically acclaimed - and #5 Billboard Top 200 charting - album, When LIfe Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold. And in their ... Read more in Amazon's Atmosphere Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (September 23, 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Epitaph / Ada
  • ASIN: B0000BWVOL
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,817 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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

Editorial Reviews

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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

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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.

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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Real hip-hop from real artists September 23, 2004
Format:Audio CD
In a time like this, when you turn on MTV or VH1, or flip through your favorite music magazine, maybe Rolling Stone or Spin, and see the choices of popular hip-hop/rap groups that are forced down your throat at nausea; you may feel disgusted at what rap has become since the early 90s. Lets take the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards for example. The nominees included: 50 cent ft. Snoop Dogg & G-Unit, D12 & Ammonium, Jay-Z, Lil Jon & The Eastside Boys, Ludacris, Black Eyed Peas, Chingy, Nelly, Outkast and Kanye West. This list was nearly enough to make me gag, aside from Outkast and maybe Black Eyed Peas. MTV has proved to me that the glory days of conscious songwriters in popular hip-hop music are long gone. I'm just so embarrassed for the people that listen to this crap. I tell people I'm a fan of hip-hop music, and they automatically assume I like the crap mentioned above. Maybe I need to be more specific. I'm a fan of old school hip-hop, underground rap and the entire Rhymesayers crew. As far as I'm concerned, the underground is all that is keeping this genre alive and kicking.

I was introduced to "Seven's Travels" from a friend of mine. I was pleasantly surprised with the first track, "Trying To Find A Balance". From there on, it was just realization after realization about how good this album actually is. "Slug" is one of the best vocalists I've heard in several years. His lyrics are so down to earth, charismatic, and vulnerable. Atmosphere could have went with a larger label, since they have exploded in the underground in the past couple of years. I'm happy to see them stick with Epitaph, one of my favorite labels. Besides, several of these songs convey messages about how corporate labels suck ("National Disgrace"). I can hardly see any of these songs getting a lot of radio play; which is sad, considering we have been brainwashed to think that way. Other standout tracks include: "Reflections," "Apple," "Cats Van Bags," "Shoes," "Liquor Lyles Cool July," "Good Times (Sick Pimpin')" and the last track, including the hidden track "Always Coming Back Home to You". The hidden track, an ode to the Midwest, mainly Minnesota has sentimental value to me. It makes me feel proud that a quality group like Atmosphere comes from the same town as I do.

After several listens to this album, convinced that this is one of the finest albums in new hip-hop music, I decided to research some other Rhymesayers/Epitaph artists. Since then I've discovered "Eyedea & Abilities" and "Brother Ali", and they have since become my favorites. Aside from the new "Beastie Boys" album, "Atmosphere" has nearly single handedly reinstilled my faith in hip-hop music. It's an experience that every hip-hop lover should experience.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars not the best, but still a good listen October 25, 2005
By Alana
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars good rap out of minnesota of all places February 2, 2004
Format:Audio CD
in response to some idiots review saying that this album isnt good because it doesnt focus on issues like urban living and racial inequalities, SLUG IS A WHITE GUY FROM MINNESOTA. So of course he is going to relate to white suburbia, and he becomes one of the first sick MCs to do this. he is not afraid to say anything, including his personal life, he even raps a song in the SECOND person, dont think thats ever been done before. This is the best underground rap there is, i just hope that popularity doesnt cause atmosphere to lose its edge. and to the moron who says rappers should embrace the race card, too bad johnnie cochrane isnt a rapper.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars last true album
been an atmosphere fan for a long time. its all sunshine ,ford 1 ford2 blah blah blah . i feel this is the last true album slug has made, not that all others are not good. Read more
Published 20 months ago by 1pisdwylnfan
3.0 out of 5 stars Fleeting Moments of Blinding Brilliance...
Seven's Travels is just not up to par with Atmosphere's releases, before or since. Don't get me wrong, there are a handful of songs on here that are GREAT - including "Trying to... Read more
Published 22 months ago by ihaveeleventoes
4.0 out of 5 stars Withstands the test of time
Seven's travels is one of those albums that is more than the sum of it's parts. A lot of the songs have an interesting sound, and it takes a little bit to get used to it. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Humble Patience
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my Fav albums by atmosphere.
I love this album. It has some really great songs, and i swear its been in my stereo for about a year now, and i take it out maybe to switch it up once in a while but it goes right... Read more
Published on November 23, 2009 by Rebecca Ford
1.0 out of 5 stars Definitive Faux-Hip-Hop
Essentially, this is "Hip-Hop" for people who normally would never listen to Hip-Hop. This is the kind of album, which as a hip-hop fan, is recommended to you by your friend who... Read more
Published on September 21, 2008 by Alex Goldberg
5.0 out of 5 stars CLASSIC
This cd defines my freshman year in college.....
if not for this album I would've never survived.....
Published on April 12, 2008 by dj gigi the intern
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
National Disgrace was the video that I fell in love with. I happened to see Atmosphere on a sampler DVD released from Epitaph records. Read more
Published on March 12, 2008 by karmafish
5.0 out of 5 stars Seven out of 5 stars
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". Read more
Published on March 14, 2007 by Absouloot
5.0 out of 5 stars another great album from the mic poet
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. Read more
Published on May 7, 2006 by lonewolf
5.0 out of 5 stars artist change style...
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 . Read more
Published on December 8, 2005 by Mark Beckring
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