Thursday, October 20, 2011
Atmosphere: The Family Sign
Tina said: When I was a child my parents would not let me listen to rap music. My mom even referred to it as that “rap crap”. Now that I’m almost thirty, I can listen to whatever I want, and I might even choose some of that “rap crap”. Atmosphere’s album the Family Sign provides simple Dr. Seuss (Cat in the Hat) like rhymes or raps. While their rhymes may be simple, their lyrics tell a story (much like Dr. Seuss). What I like about this album is that the songs are catchy as shown in She’s Enough, and I Don’t Need Brighter Days. The album becomes more interesting is the stories that many songs tell like Became and the Last to Say. Enjoy the majority of this album, but have difficulties with Bad, Bad, Daddy, Your name here and Ain’t Nobody. I was surprised to enjoy many of the songs on this album. Talent, and strong lyrics make this album-- a lend it (plus) on the Tina/Charlie deny it, lend it, promote it scale.
If you like atmosphere say shh… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV_E8SPc_jo
Charlie said: I obviously liked this album more than you Tina. I found the lyrics vivid, smart, funny, and blunt. This entire album orbits around the family unit, from the pain of growing up (The Last to Say), trying to find a partner (Became), finding a wife (She's Enough), even a funny look at being a dad (Bad Bad Daddy).
If gangster rap speaks to people growing up in gangs and violence, Atmosphere speaks to those living in Minnesota trying to raise a family. Atmosphere are rapper who loudly claim Minnesota as their home, they do not deny they love, and point out their weaknesses and flaws.
I love almost every song of this album. The best are: The Last to Say, Became, She's Enough, Who I'll Never Be, If You Can Save Me Now, and My Notes.
Tina, I even liked Bad Bad Daddy. I think it is hilarious.
On Tina/Charlie deny it, lend it, promote it scale, The Family Sign hits it out of the park in to the atmosphere, Promote It.
