ATLiens
by OutKast
- Type: Album
- Released: August 27, 1996
- Label: Arista, LaFace
- Country: United States
- Length: 57:24
- Community rating: 4.41/5 from 23 ratings
Artists on this release: André 3000, Big Boi, Mr. DJ
Album Notes & Community Reviews
On 'ATLiens', OutKast diverged from their debut by cultivating an atmospheric, outer space-inspired soundscape defined by dub and gospel influences, heavy reverb, and a more laid-back pace. Lyrically, the duo shifted from party-centric characters to more introspective, futuristic personas, exploring themes of social alienation, maturity, and their Southern heritage. This evolution in both sound and lyrical content, which included the group's first forays into self-production, marked a significant artistic progression and solidified their unique standing in 1990s hip-hop.
Genres
Descriptors: rap, funky, soulful, experimental, classic
Tracklist
- You May Die (Intro) (01:06)
- Two Dope Boyz (In a Cadillac) (02:42)
- ATLiens (03:50)
- Wheelz of Steel (04:03)
- Jazzy Belle (04:11)
- Elevators (Me & You) (04:25)
- Ova Da Wudz (03:47)
- Babylon (04:24)
- Wailin' (01:58)
- Mainstream (05:18)
- Decatur Psalm (03:58)
- Millennium (03:09)
- E.T. (Extraterrestrial) (03:06)
- 13th Floor/Growing Old (06:50)
- Elevators (Me & You) - ONP 86 Mix (04:37)
Credits
- André 3000 - vocals, producer, creative director
- Big Boi - vocals, producer, creative director
- Mr. DJ - producer, turntable scratching
- Big Rube - spoken word
- Debra Killings - backing vocals, vocals, producer
- Joi Gilliam - vocals
- Carlos Glover - acoustic guitar
- Tomi Martin - acoustic guitar
- Sleepy Brown - backing vocals
- James "Jay" Nicholas - bass
- Marq Jefferson - bass
- Moog (6) - bass
- Preston Crump - bass
- Organized Noize - producer, remix
- Dee Dee Hibbler - a&r coordination
- Kawan 'KP' Prather - a&r direction
- D.L. Warfield - art direction, creative concept
- Davett Singletary - creative director
- Liwaza Green - creative director
- Nigel Sawyer - design