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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 123 Ratings

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  1. Negative: 13 out of 123

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  1. 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 just kind of forgettable.
  2. 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. The beats are nice and they will get your head bobbin', especially "God Loves Ugly"
  3. 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 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 diveGreat 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. Expand
  4. Apr 8, 2012
    8
    The bass and the movement will always be one of my favorite Atmosphere songs. And God Loves Ugly will always be my favorite Atmosphere album. Headshots: Se7en is an insanely close second place for me.
  5. AmberB
    Oct 27, 2006
    10
    for sure like the best album ever like they rock my socks right off i love atmoshphere with a fucking passion
  6. BenG
    Jan 9, 2006
    10
    God Loves Ugly is atmospheres greatest album yet and is one of my favorite cds of all time.
  7. calis
    Sep 11, 2005
    10
    this album is the shit, and the only thing better is them in concert
  8. SaraN
    Sep 2, 2005
    10
    this album is hella good man! go atmosphere!!
  9. cuttysark
    Aug 30, 2005
    10
    lyrical genious
  10. dustinj
    Jul 11, 2005
    10
    dope shit, analyzing and then being able to relate to all the metaphors slug uses can occupy u for a while
  11. molliec
    Jul 4, 2005
    10
    i love this cd, i mostly only listen to rock... but atmosphere is really really talented, very fun to skate to and mostly its just very nice to chill out to, anywhere..... i love them so much
  12. coreys
    May 13, 2005
    10
    ive always been a fan of slug, i went to a concert in rhode island and loved it. even my friends that dont listen to hip hop or underground ion general like atmos.
  13. ysss
    Mar 25, 2005
    10
    awesome
  14. AMo
    Mar 23, 2005
    10
    This album is insane. Most of my friends listen to nothing but rock, and they as well as myself are hooked on it. It takes raw beats and lays down innovative lyrics that you don't get out of mainstream.
  15. jaredp
    Mar 11, 2005
    10
    this album is tight ass shit nigga
  16. ValerieG
    Feb 23, 2005
    10
    He expressed himself in this Album with out giving a F*** it shows how girls can be just as shady...
  17. HumboldtChick
    Oct 5, 2004
    10
    I only started listening to Atmosphere about 6 months ago, and now he is my favorite. The mix of Slugs voice and the amazing lyrics create a music materpiece. I will never love anyone's music as much as i love ATMOSPHERE'S!!!! PS.- Atmosphere if you happen to read this come play a show in Humboldt County sometime. They would love you up down here!!
  18. EricH
    Sep 1, 2004
    10
    The best hip hop album I've heard... EVER!
  19. MarkL
    Aug 11, 2004
    9
    For someone who is not a lover of rap or hip hop this is one of the most inovative cds i have ever listened to. It is more than a surfice cd. Slug raps about stuff other than guns and have sex with "bitches", its nothing like main-stream rap of thies days.
  20. eyeknowone
    Jun 19, 2004
    10
    Atmosphere, greatest hip-hop group ever...god loves ugly is sick, get it.....also while your at it get Overcast, their 1st and best album
  21. Tlomoney
    Jun 13, 2004
    10
    Man a dope friend turned me on to atmosphere ya hear me and i cant stop listening to it. Most rappers need to talk about bitch's and bling bling but the come with a message and thats tight to me. peace out g's pimps up hoes down. lata
  22. ysss
    Jun 3, 2004
    10
    awesome
  23. Kyle
    May 31, 2004
    10
    Atmosphere is THE best out there. I feel like I want them to blow up to mainstream and let everyone enjoy...but want them to stay underground and keep them to myself.
  24. GeorgeB
    May 27, 2004
    10
    Atmosphere......Atmosphere is the best hip/hop group i have heard so far in my life...their music has been the dopest stuff you'll ever hear..their music stays fresh for a long time
  25. JBlaze
    Apr 23, 2004
    10
    I could not believe my ears! These guys deliver a new sound by speaking their mind. Their new album is even better than their first so check it out!
  26. samuelg
    Apr 12, 2004
    10
    atmosphere, i didnt really like them at first because i dared to understand their philisophical lyrics now they are 1 of the best artists to me and i think he is better to listen to than some mainstream i hope they get where they want to and keep comin up with some tight shit!!!!!
  27. AlanB
    Mar 31, 2004
    10
    One of the best hip hop albums I've ever heard. Powerful lyrics, great hooks, these guys deliver. Without a doubt, their best album.
  28. moiram
    Mar 29, 2004
    10
    damn i love atmosphere, they deserve any fuckin credit they get
  29. PatrickC
    Mar 15, 2004
    10
    definitely one of the greatest albums of all time!!!! slug is amazing
  30. JonG.
    Jan 15, 2004
    10
    I have never heard this album, but until Seven's Travels comes up on this site I have to say right here that Atmosphere has an amazing sound and "Trying to Find a Balance" was the first song that ever really spoke to me and said what I wanted to say. If i were to ask one question to these guys it would be, "How did you know"?
  31. E-ONE
    Jan 14, 2004
    10
    id give this shit more but it only goes to 10...id give it a 20 on the rictor
  32. timp
    Dec 29, 2003
    10
    this album is good
  33. SeijiP
    Oct 30, 2003
    10
    Slug and Ant are the best dou to live....
  34. JamesA
    Oct 2, 2003
    10
    Anyone who dosent love this album, dosent understand it. Allthough I like overcast more, Ugly is still a masterpiece.
  35. sarahh
    Sep 24, 2003
    10
    these guys put on a great stage show!!!
  36. lyricalmonster
    Sep 22, 2003
    10
    sick beats, tight lyrics. What more can you ask for?
  37. JoshB
    Sep 18, 2003
    10
    every song on this album seems to explain, in detail, what's happening in my life right now. it's fucking uncanny i tell you. great album.
  38. kbones
    Sep 6, 2003
    10
    atmosphere brings hip hop to a more cereberal level
  39. DestineyB
    Aug 30, 2003
    10
    Fucking rocks
  40. Lisa
    Aug 23, 2003
    10
    Take this album and put it in your boat, go to the lake, crank it, and wakeboard. Life couldn't get any better.
  41. KBT23
    Jul 31, 2003
    10
    a all around quality EP. Ants production is just complimented by Slugs delivery and the lyrics are profound in my opinion
  42. SteveD
    Jul 17, 2003
    10
    Friggin dope....we need more of this today. (I thought underground hiphop was dead)
  43. DanR
    Jul 9, 2003
    10
    the best album of the century. he breaks down every morale of each song peice by peice. the best emcee out there.
  44. branden
    Jun 12, 2003
    10
    never heard the album. i do have a single on vinyl and i give THAT, a ten.
  45. DarisS
    Apr 22, 2003
    10
    wonderfully mixed, philisophical, anthems of the underground.
  46. NikiM
    Apr 8, 2003
    10
    love for the underground(kind of). Angry white boys; always hot.
  47. kevinw
    Mar 26, 2003
    10
    nice dude, not a fan of rap, but this is a great cd
  48. NicoleM
    Mar 20, 2003
    10
    This album is the best. My favorite songs on it are hair and modern man's hustle!
  49. AdamP
    Mar 16, 2003
    9
    First off, i give this album a 9 only because "Overcast!" was so much better. Not saying slug's falling off, just that I know Atmosphere has mad potential to really bring us something better each time...
  50. MatthewC
    Mar 4, 2003
    10
    Top notch quality music.
  51. JennySw
    Feb 19, 2003
    10
    There is no doubt that Slug will blow up. He is a genius-funny serious-nasty- Keep up the emo rap. gotta love him! every thing i've heard, i love and i'll keep passing it on.
  52. DavidB
    Feb 10, 2003
    10
    Some of the best rhymes i have heard. slug is true talent. you can feel his emotions through his music.
  53. Gavin
    Jan 16, 2003
    10
    Slug puts forth hypnotic beats with deep meaning behind them. The songs ive heard from Slug are inspirational and creative as hell. I feel able to relate to most of what he speaks of.
  54. P*Killa*
    Oct 30, 2002
    10
    this shits awesome. ya gatta feel it
  55. TYLAW
    Oct 17, 2002
    10
    sick ass shit right here...beats are dope, and slug is off the wall
  56. EfrainM.
    Oct 14, 2002
    10
    Slugs best underground cd out yet....
  57. [Anonymous]
    Oct 10, 2002
    10
    This album kicks ass
  58. JuleneL.
    Oct 8, 2002
    10
    this is a great cd. very open and you can tell slug opened up.
  59. LeviS.
    Oct 3, 2002
    10
    slug is fuckin awsome, i don't think any other lyricist even come close
  60. GabrielleH.
    Oct 2, 2002
    9
    I think that this album is great and I love it, it showa that he is a real person and I like that he's not just performing, he's expressing how he feels through his music.
  61. CollinF.
    Sep 20, 2002
    10
    Maybe not Atmosphere's best album, but it beats the shit out of everyone else.
  62. CartyS.
    Sep 16, 2002
    10
    Atmosphere is not rap its pure talent and poetry it is soo easy to get lost in there music and i hope mtv and radio doesnt start playing there music out no offense to them cause money issues but to me Atmosphere isnt about money its about passion funk seduction ....... cartystyle
  63. MattF.
    Sep 16, 2002
    10
    Atmoshpehere spits mad feelings into this cd, along with the help of slug. Together i believe they are unstoppable. I get to see them the 26th of sept. :)
  64. alek
    Sep 13, 2002
    10
    RS is fucking retarded, 4 albums? 6/10? BS I doubt they even listened to the lyrics more than once, if even that. Slug is insane. In a good way.
  65. BrodyP.
    Sep 3, 2002
    10
    not for those unable to handle real hip hop, this cd is a work of genious by a master of the verse not stuck in the boundries where most are caught spitting all he feels under the microphones curse
  66. AmandaS.
    Aug 29, 2002
    10
    God Loves Ugly is fuckin sweet. It's one of thoes albums you just flow with any time of the day. When I'm down it brings me up because its like I can feel the emotions within Slug as he spits his badass poetry!!
  67. LoriH.
    Aug 19, 2002
    10
    Atmopshere is still as good as ever.. I can't get enough of his mind blowing tracks. I can't wait to go to the "God Loves Ugly" tour in Dallas!
  68. ShaqS.
    Aug 16, 2002
    10
    holy shit this album is fucking great, i love, this shit is awesome!!!!
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    A record that gamely tries to get with mainstream hip-hop concerns. [Listen 2 This supplement, Aug 2002, p.14]
  2. 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.
  3. It's as close to emo as hip-hop gets.