God Loves Ugly
by Atmosphere
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    80
    Though the lo-fi D.I.Y. production slows the momentum on a handful of tracks, when Slug's rhymes and producer Ant's beats click, the results are as good as underground hip-hop gets.
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    Slug and Ant have no aversion to a killer pop hook. [Sep 2002, p.76]
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  3. Blender
    80
    [Slug is] suddenly one of the best alt-rappers around. [#9, p.143]
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  5. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    A record that gamely tries to get with mainstream hip-hop concerns. [Listen 2 This supplement, Aug 2002, p.14]
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  6. Mixer
    80
    Atmosphere creates hip-hop that is more than the sum of its parts. [Aug 2002, p.82]
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  7. The A.V. Club
    80
    In a hip-hop landscape littered with studio gangsters, pimps on wax, and thugs in need of hugs, Slug proves yet again on God Loves Ugly that the bravest move a rapper can make is simply to be himself.

Awards & Rankings

89
#89 Best Album of 2002
11
#11 Most Discussed Album of 2002
95
#95 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 123 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 108 out of 123
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 123
  3. Negative: 13 out of 123
  1. OneVoice
    Aug 10, 2012
    10
    Great album. Lyrically, this seems to be when Slug was at his peak. The production value of the instrumentals has improved steadily with eachGreat album. Lyrically, this seems to be when Slug was at his peak. The production value of the instrumentals has improved steadily with each Atmosphere album, but the depth of lyrical content seems to have just continued to wane away post G.L.U. I feel like this was an album Slug was making because he loved rhyming and lyrical depth. He was willing to get abstract, he was willing to dive deep into metaphors, etc, while the next albums seemed to be aimed more at relating to the masses and dumbing things down to be understand by more casual listeners. So, if you like Atmosphere but haven't heard his earlier albums, don't miss out on them, they are the best Slug has to offer.… Full Review »
  2. Hypocritics
    Dec 20, 2013
    3
    I like atmosphere, but I find the hooks corny beyond belief. Slugs flow is not up to par with his lyrics, and some of these tracks are justI like atmosphere, but I find the hooks corny beyond belief. Slugs flow is not up to par with his lyrics, and some of these tracks are just kind of forgettable.… Full Review »
  3. BrandonsZombie
    Dec 23, 2012
    9
    Great lyricism and it's original Hip Hop. Only second to Overcast!, it still gives a nice Minneapolis vibe when you rep the same town. TheGreat lyricism and it's original Hip Hop. Only second to Overcast!, it still gives a nice Minneapolis vibe when you rep the same town. The beats are nice and they will get your head bobbin', especially "God Loves Ugly"… Full Review »
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