Today marks the seventh anniversary of Atmosphere’s landmark LP, Seven’s Travels. The album was the duo’s fourth, and proved to be pivotal in their career. Rhymesayer’s is commemorating the anniversary with a discounted price on the album if you pick up at Fifth Element, and also posted some memorable pics and tour poster from that time along with a few of Slug’s thoughts on the LP…
While currently touring in support of their new LP, To All Our Friends, Slug said that “Trying to Find a Balance” and “Coming Back Home To You” are the best songs from the LP to play live, and that the title of the LP was “a nod to “Gulliver’s Travels”. You can check out more of his thoughts as well as the pics here.
Coincidentally, I’m interview Atmosphere later this afternoon as part of their upcoming show at The Congress (Oct 7th), which is an RH Event.
1) What is the best song from the album to perform live?
Slug: trying to find a balance, and always coming back home to you.
2) How did the collab with Brother Ali come about with the song “Cats, Vans, Bags”?
Slug: just hanging out, crackin jokes and rapping. next thing you know – distortion!
3) What is the biggest difference between God Loves Ugly and Seven’s Travels?
Slug: god loves ugly had no silly moments, just shadows. whereas most of seven’s travels could be defined as silly moments.
4) Does the title have a “deeper” meaning or was it simply about the your travels through touring/life?
Slug: it was a nod to Gulliver’s Travels.
5) Biggest lesson learned from the making of this album?:
Slug: if you say it into that mic, someone may hear it, and eventually judge you for it.
6) What was the inspiration for writing “Always Coming Back Home To You”?:
Slug: the predictability of everything around us.
7) What is your favorite tour story from the Seven’s Travel’s Tour?:
Slug: i do not remember much of that tour, i’m afraid i used to drink a lot back then. sorry.
Fair enough. Since it’s likely that many people’s memories have faded from alcohol, other mind altering substances, or perhaps even age, use this photo gallery and the music videos for “Trying To Find A Balance” and “National Disgrace” to travel to that moment in time:
