Fishing Blues
Atmosphere · 2016
68 min · 18 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A reflective blend of introspective lyrics and melodic beats that explore life's complexities.
Why this album works
'Fishing Blues' debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking Atmosphere's continued commercial relevance in the alternative hip-hop landscape. The album was praised for its lyrical depth and production quality, contributing to Atmosphere's reputation as pioneers of the genre.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments introspective lyrics for deep thoughts melodic beats for background ambiance
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2016, 'Fishing Blues' is Atmosphere's eighth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2014 release 'Southsiders'. At this point in their career, the duo of Slug and Ant continued to refine their sound while maintaining a strong connection to their roots in Minnesota's hip-hop scene, showcasing both personal and universal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Danny Brown· Earl Sweatshirt· Kool Keith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Like a Fire Standout 3:29
- 2 Ringo Standout 3:51
- 3 Besos 3:46
- 4 Pure Evil 3:19
- 5 Perfect 3:36
- 6 Seismic Waves 3:58
- 7 Next to You 4:19
- 8 The Shit That We’ve Been Through Standout 3:35
- 9 When the Lights Go Out 4:41
- 10 No Biggie 2:36
- 11 Everything 3:38
- 12 Chasing New York 3:25
- 13 Sugar 3:56
- 14 Fishing Blues 3:41
- 15 Won't Look Back 4:35
- 16 Anybody That I've Known 4:33
- 17 Still Be Here 3:57
- 18 A Long Hello 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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