What I'm Listening To Today

Atmosphere - You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having
This group from Minnesota has a ton of talent. Their beats are not the run of the mill "I bought a synthesizer and think I'm a mixmaster" tracks we've grown accustomed to. Someone put a lot of work, and in many times agnst, into them. Between the beats and the lyrics, Atmosphere brings a sense of authenticity that much of today's hip-hop is lacking. MC Sean Daley is a story-teller. On many tracks, he takes you through someone elses trials and tribulations, demonstrating the ability to whittily cobble together what might seem like trivial bits of a person's life to provide an empathetic picture. Not every track is terrific, but there is more originality here than you'll hear elsewhere.
Best Tracks - That Night, Pour Me Another, Smart Went Crazy, Angelface

Supernatural - Spit
Supernatural has a less-original style, but I was pleased to find a nice collection of solid tracks on this album, highlighted by "I'm a Fighter". This is a great album to throw in when you're in a chill mood, or driving late at night. It has that great relaxing style along the lines of Guru.
Best Tracks - Rise, I'm a Fighter, Not That Way