First Born came at the forefront of an exciting new era of underground hip-hop, delivering messages that emphasized ambiguity over certainty, and self-expression over exploitation, to an audience that was eager to expand their horizons.
Lucy Ford was packed with the kind of nimble wordplay found on Atmosphere's debut, but it was paired with more self-reflective and introspective rhymes than their previous album.
The Sad Clown Bad Dub series is back! Originally released as a limited promo CD only, Atmosphere's 2006 The Fun EP (Happy Clown Bad Dub Eight) is re-packaged and reformatted on vinyl for the first time ever in this 12" smiley face picture disc.
The Sad Clown series, including the four iconic EPs, are now packaged into one 2xLP vinyl release titled Sad Clown Bad Year. Originally released as a string of tapes and CDRs sold on tour in 1999 Sad Clown Bad Year is the complete package.
After 3 years in remission, Hail Mary Mallon has returned, better than ever. Comprised of two of the most verbose MC's in Hip-Hop today, Aesop Rock and Rob Sonic- Hail Mary Mallon prepares to unleash their second full-length release, Bestiary.
After years of performing live together and appearing on each others solo albums, critically acclaimed MCs/producers Aesop Rock and Rob Sonic, along with DJ Big Wiz, come together as Hail Mary Mallon.
Atmosphere's new album, So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously, opens with a gentler approach. A departure from the brute intros of earlier works. Yet, there's still an unmistakable sense of uneasiness that sets in, evolving throughout the album.