Despite a couple of overly sleepy moments during the second half, ATLiens is overall a smashing success thanks to its highly distinctive style, and stands as probably OutKast's most focused work.
On ATLiens ... Andre and Big Boi display a unique ability to describe ghetto life while offering up life-affirming possibilities, something all too rare in today’s hip-hop nation.
WHO THE FUCK TAGGED “WORST ARTWORKS” ON THIS ALBUM??? LIKE??? HUH??? THIS COVER IS REALLY COOL
Space-like vibes... spooky.
ATLiens is the 2nd album from American Hip-Hop duo Outkast, released in August 1996.
It was recorded across several studios im Atlanta and in New York City throughout 1994-1996.
The album features space-like sounds, which incorporates nicely with the lyrical themes of extraterrestrial life, alongside other topics like urban life as hustlers & introspection.
ATLiens also could be interpolated as a portmanteau of ATL (Atlanta, Georgia) and aliens.
This album is ... read more
I don’t see “Sophomore Slump” written anywhere on it.
I’m not sure if any of y’all know this yet, but OutKast my favorite hip-hop group/duo of all time. Big Boi is one of the most underrated rappers of all time, and André 3000 deserves all the praise he gets.
The entire album has a spacey atmosphere that I really like, with the chilled-out production and the rapping complimenting each other so well.
Oh yeah, the album cover reminds me of what ... read more
1 | You May Die 1:06 | 88 |
2 | Two Dope Boyz (In a Cadillac) 2:42 | 93 |
3 | ATLiens 3:50 | 97 |
4 | Wheelz of Steel 4:03 | 93 |
5 | Jazzy Belle 4:11 | 91 |
6 | Elevators (Me & You) 4:25 | 91 |
7 | Ova da Wudz 3:47 feat. Witchdoctor | 85 |
8 | Babylon 4:24 | 89 |
9 | Wailin' 1:58 | 85 |
10 | Mainstream 5:18 feat. T-Mo, Khujo Goodie | 89 |
11 | Decatur Psalm 3:58 feat. Big Gipp, Cool Breeze | 86 |
12 | Millennium 3:09 | 89 |
13 | E.T. (Extraterrestrial) 3:06 feat. Witchdoctor | 87 |
14 | 13th Floor / Growing Old 6:50 | 93 |
15 | Elevators (ONP 86 Mix) 4:37 | 82 |