''Atmosphere'' is the eighth studio album of American

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DJ and electronic dance music producer

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. It was released in the United States and Canada on September 10, 2013, through

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Reception

The album shares similar success with his previous studio album '' Fire & Ice''. It became Kaskade's second No. 1 on the

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chart. It also made its debut at No. 16 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, as well as number 7 on the Billboard

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chart and number 2 on the Billboard

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chart. ''Atmosphere'' earned Kaskade his second

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nomination for Best Dance/Electronica Album in 2014. The album received mixed reviews from mainstream critics.

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rated ''Atmosphere'' an average score of 62 out of 100 based on 5 reviews, indicating "generally positive reviews".

Track listing

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from

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;Technical personnel * Chuck Anderson –

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* Kevin Granger – mastering * Stephanie LaFera –

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* Mark Owens – photography ;Additional musicians * Stephanie Lang – vocals (1) * Aaron Ashton – string arrangement (4) * John Lee Hancock – string arrangement (4) * Nicole Pinnell – cello (4) * Jay Lawrence –

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Chart performance

Release history

External links

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References

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