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Atlantis: Hymns For Disco
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70

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

  • Summary: Toronto's Kheaven Brereton returns with his third studio album of indie hip-hop mixed with a variety of other genres.

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Sunday Morning
Everyday is Saturday night But I can't wait for Sunday morning, Sunday morning It's the same thing, back in the cold People know, people come and... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Prefix Magazine
    85
    Atlantis is a shining example of pop music in the 21st century should be.
  2. Under The Radar
    80
    An inspired, genre-breaking album from beginning to end. [#16, p.92]
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  3. Hartford Courant
    70
    What's experimental for K-Os is not necessarily new. That caveat aside, his willingness to add a few new tunes to his hymnal make this album, in many respects, the "Joyful Rebellion" he boasted about before.
  4. Alternative Press
    70
    K-os occasionally veers into icky soft-pop territory on Atlantis, but give him props for mostly imagining where hip-hop might go in the future rather than recycling its past. [Mar 2007, p.144]
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  5. Slant Magazine
    70
    While Atlantis doesn't exactly "rip apart" the "stereotypical art" that is mainstream hip-hop, as the rapper-singer claims on the track "Equalizer," it's a pretty good start.
  6. The Boston Phoenix
    63
    It’s still too lightweight to win any hip-hop race, but at least you’ll want to add K-OS’s name to your mental checklist as you peruse those small-rock-club listings.
  7. Vibe
    40
    While his lyricism is as sharp and searching as ever, inventive musical moments are scarce. [Feb 2007, p.125]
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  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
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  1. JoeT
    Mar 6, 2007
    10
    great, new, original hip hop. Yes thats not an oxymoron, k-os really is a fresh change from all the bling/gangsta rap. Although maybe a lttle great, new, original hip hop. Yes thats not an oxymoron, k-os really is a fresh change from all the bling/gangsta rap. Although maybe a lttle more pop sounding than his other records, the more rock influence in this album just shows hes evolving.… Expand
  2. MarcG
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    I am a fan of the Decemberists and this guy is like the rap version of them for me. But the music is not only rap but also an eclectic mix of I am a fan of the Decemberists and this guy is like the rap version of them for me. But the music is not only rap but also an eclectic mix of various genres.… Expand
  4. Kash
    Mar 5, 2007
    10
    K-Os has created what can only be regarded as the album of the year. Nothing I've listened to, and boy do I listen to a whole lot of K-Os has created what can only be regarded as the album of the year. Nothing I've listened to, and boy do I listen to a whole lot of music, even come close. K-Os is the ultimate one man band, he sings with the best of them, is a credible emcee and produces beats that range from your Kanye's to your favourite tight jean wearing brit pop, indie rockers...only one word gives this album justice......genius… Expand
  5. Giterdone
    Feb 22, 2007
    9
    great album....all over the genre map and all of it top shelf....very talented dude...infectious
  6. JackJ
    Apr 15, 2007
    9
    Really good stuff. I noticed a few reviews complaining about his message and some supposed contradictions or something: honestly, who cares Really good stuff. I noticed a few reviews complaining about his message and some supposed contradictions or something: honestly, who cares if his music isn't exactly what he says it is? Just listen to it, it's quite good.… Expand
  7. PeterH
    Mar 20, 2007
    9
    great album! picked it up on the weekend and i don't usually like rap or this sort of music, but when it comes to k-os; it's real great album! picked it up on the weekend and i don't usually like rap or this sort of music, but when it comes to k-os; it's real and original and well worth the time to listen to… Expand
  8. Dan
    Feb 21, 2007
    8
    An Entertaining listen with some great hooks. May not be as good as Joyful Rebellion but I love the genre mashing and K-OS is trully a master at it

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