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1996 Ratings: #4All Time: #196
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100
RapReviews.com
If you don’t want to be challenged by your hip-hop, “ATLiens” is not the album for you; matter of fact OutKast is not the group for you. They refuse to be conventional in a world of formulaic mediocrity, which may make them harder to grasp but ultimately makes them that much better to listen to.
96
Pitchfork

A vulnerable and virtuosic record that solidified the duo’s dynamic.

90
AllMusic

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.

80
Rolling Stone

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.

Mariely
NR

WHO THE FUCK TAGGED “WORST ARTWORKS” ON THIS ALBUM??? LIKE??? HUH??? THIS COVER IS REALLY COOL

jbjohnston2011
89

IRIZ’S DECEMBER CHALLENGE: DAY 13
THEME: An album with a futuristic concept

Marking itself as OutKast’s sophomore album, ATLiens is a record that has always interested me, and mainly because of its album cover. I mean come on, you can’t tell me that’s not a freaking epic cover, right?

But ignoring that, I’ve actually never dived into OutKast’s discography before, and it has always bothered me that I’ve never checked out anything from one of the most ... read more

whatsthebuzz
90

One of those, stuck on a deserted island, bring one album type of albums.

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onlyreap
95

My fav OutKast album but not the best it's just so kinda laid back with boom bap

94

Heyll yeah this is good. (haha get the joke?)

LTMT
97

I like that this is the first OutKast album that I’ve heard cus not only it shows off André’s and BigBoi’s rapping skills but also their ability to fit onto any track. Plus, I love how the whole album feels so space-like, fitting the name and the cover of this album. also, if anyone give amazing albums like these a low score, I pray every night for you to burn in hell

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