Sound is Vibration features both Slug, the main MC of the group, and Spawn, who didn't stick with Atmosphere consistently. The song begins with a gentle sound of what sounds like a keyboard and harp, giving that smooth sound that Atmosphere is so good at using and manipulating. A few bars in, the bass hits in a consistent manner just as Slug begins his self-appraising lyrics, along with a touch of seriousness, "I've left more dead reputations than HIV can/ But for every killing there's a reason and it's not just MC's, man." It sounds like a very subtle criticism on how MCs get blamed for "influencing" violence and murders, kind of reminds me of something Eminem would agree with. Slug goes on to spit some stereotypically themed lyrics about how his crew would kill your crew, but what separates his rap from the stereotype is the lyricism, one line in particular that stuck out at me was "you can't cloud my vision cause you're see-through."
Spawn hops on right after the first verse to deliver a few rhymes, complementing Slug perfectly. Slug's lyrics later turn to himself and the group itself. Using lyrics that seem to be more from an interview than a rap, Slug explains that Atmosphere is "embellished with talent and the wisdom not abuse it/Blessed with insight, friends and influences," and the message just fits the mood of the song in every way, shape and form. It may not be the most lyrically meaningful song, but the flow of this song and the use of what lyrics were chosen were just right for the song.
Atmosphere - Sound is Vibration (Mediafire)
I'd also like to include my favorite Atmosphere song that I chose not to review, simply to avoid packing too much into one post. It's very similarly formatted to Sound is Vibration. The listener is greeted once again with smooth sounds, a strong bass kicking in after the first few bars, and an overall good feel to the song. This song will leave you feeling good. Get yourself involved in the song. Close your eyes and visualize the picture that Slug paints for us. This one has over 100 plays on my iTunes. Enjoy it.
Atmosphere - Sunshine (Mediafire)
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