The standard version of the album features 15 tracks, including several that have become cornerstone entries in the hip-hop canon:

In the realm of hip-hop, few albums have had as profound an impact as OutKast's ATLiens. Released on August 6, 1996, this sophomore effort from the Atlanta-based duo of André 3000 and Big Boi cemented their status as one of the most innovative and exciting acts in the genre. With its unique blend of hip-hop, funk, and soul, ATLiens has become a beloved classic, and its influence can still be felt today.

Before you finalize your search for that download, reflect on why this album is worth the effort. ATLiens was a rebellion. After their debut went platinum, LaFace Records wanted more of the same—funky, bass-heavy Southern party music. Instead, OutKast gave the world minimalist, bass-heavy, sci-fi hip-hop. They wore dreadlocks, sunglasses at night, and spoke in metaphors about space, reincarnation, and social ostracization.