album · April 22, 2008

When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold

Atmosphere

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Atmosphere's 2008 album is a complex, often dark, and musically adventurous addition to their discography, showing a band at the height of its powers.

• The album title is a play on the common phrase "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."
• The album features guest appearances from The Dynamics, El-P, and The Mighty Casey.
• The lead single, "When Life Gives You Lemons...", was accompanied by a music video.

Atmosphere is a Minneapolis-based hip-hop duo consisting of rapper Sean Daley (Slug) and producer Anthony Davis (Ant). They are best known for their intricate storytelling and introspective lyrics within the independent hip-hop scene. In 2008, the duo was releasing their fifth studio album, a period that saw them solidifying their signature sound and expanding their dedicated fanbase.