It's not as good as Ugly, but it's not as bad as Travels, and it's a welcome step in the right direction. ...more
Pitch Fork Media
You can't imagine how much fun I wasn't having listening to this album. Atmosphere's MC, Slug, he of the tortured romantic life, intriguing racial politics (half-white, half-black), and "aw-shucks, he's rapping, wait, stop shouting" rhyme ...more
Pitchfork
Like Blackalicious' recent The Craft, it displays a real hard-earned competency, something a decade of recording together will get you. But the lyrics lack transcendence or resonance. ...more
Tiny Mix Tapes
Unfortunately, the focal point of the album is not on the music, but instead on Slug's lyrics, which have matured at a much slower pace than Ant's slick production. ...more
Stylus Magazine
The result may be, in a manner of speaking, the most consistent Atmosphere album to date. That is, You Can’t Imagine is consistently okay. ...more
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