Minneapolis duo Atmosphere know a thing or two about hard work. Sean Daley, AKA Slug (MC), and Anthony Davis, AKA Ant (DJ/Producer), are one of those underground hip-hop success stories that stems from constant touring, and extreme perseverance and determination. In the group's formative days, Ant and Slug jumped in a van and drove all the way to Dallas just to make a gig paying $250.00. Since then, the group has seen breakout notoriety with 2003's Seven's Travels. I remember seeing a video back then on MTV for Trying To Find A Balance, the album's big hit. While I can't say I am absolutely in love with their music, I will say Slug has a unique way of converting lyrics into stories about everyday life.Slug mostly raps about his day-to-day experiences, which are not to far off base for most people. Subjects in his songs range from hangovers (Sunshine), to hypocrites (Your Glasshouse), to bitchy servers (The Waitress), to fallen family members (Yesterday). All of the aforementioned tracks belong to the group's latest album, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold and are given breadth by Ant's jazzy, laid-back loops, which ground the songs, making them easier to identify with. The only other act that is vying for my attention with Atmosphere is Animal Collective, so it's likely I won't be checking them out.
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