• The Stranger – Billy Joel

    Welcome to Billy Joel’s magnum opus, The Stranger. Recorded in 1977 in New York City and produced by legendary producer Phil Ramone (Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Bono, The Band, Madonna, John Coltrane, Pavarotti, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Paul Simon, the list goes on), this was Joel’s breakthrough album, and it catapulted his career […]

  • Thriller – Michael Jackson

    ATL Collective presents: Michael Jackson’s Thriller w/ Ruby Velle + Chris Cauley + Jason Eskridge + Shook Foil Here we are. Halloween 2013. The soundtrack: Michael Jackson’s epic Thriller. Released in 1982, (the year Uncle Rico wants to return to in Napoleon Dynamite, incidentally), the album was produced by Quincy Jones, won 8 Grammies and […]

  • Wildflowers – Tom Petty

    Welcome to Wildflowers, the late great Tom Petty’s second solo record. Released in 1994, It was a rough time for Petty. At age 44, he was on the verge of divorce with the mother of his two daughters, and he was in the clutches of a hardcore heroin addiction. The intensity and desperation come through […]

  • 3 Feet High and Rising – De La Soul

    ATL Collective is busting down the doors of Terminal West to bring you De La Soul’s incredible debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising. This 1989 release altered the entire trajectory of hip-hop music and is on every “Best-of” list worth its salt. Lineup Adan Bean (Curator) D.R.E.S. tha BEATnik Mike Sick Jack Preston Dashill […]

  • A Night at the Opera – Queen

    Buckhead Theatre proudly welcomes back the ATL Collective for its presentation of Queens “A Night at the Opera” (+ other hits)! You saw the movie (perhaps), and so, if you didn’t before, you now know of Freddie Mercury’s incredible life story. Queen gave us some of the greatest rock songs of all time: infectious, powerful, […]

  • Beach Samba – Astrud Gilberto

    529 welcomes ATL Collective back for its presentation of Astrud Gilberto’s smoking 1967 release, Beach Samba, curated by Rafa Pereira and Anthony Aparo. This is part of the Collective’s bold Double Take Series where the best handpicked local artists boldly reinterpret classic albums. Lineup Rafa Pereira and Anthony Aparo (Curators) Fernanda Noronha Peu Pereira Mute […]

  • Daydream Nation – Sonic Youth

    On January 25th, ATL Collective is piloting a new series called “Double Take,” as we relive albums that have been disruptive and innovative in popular music. In doing so, curation will prioritize bold improvisation and interpretation. We can think of no better album to inaugurate this program than Sonic Youth’s Daydream Nation – an album […]

  • Love Deluxe – Sade

    Lineup Shana Tucker Maleke O’Ney Brenda Nicole Moorer Side A 1.No Ordinary Love 2.Feel No Pain 3.I Couldn’t 4.Like A Tattoo Side B 5.Kiss Of Life 6.Cherish The Day 7.Pearls 8.Bullet Proof Soul 9.Mermaid

  • Rapture – Anita Baker

    Venkman’s proudly welcomes back ATL Collective on SAT 8/24 for their presentation of Anita Baker’s breakthrough, 1986 sophomore release, Rapture, + a few other handpicked Baker essentials. This is the album that begins with her GRAMMY-winning single, “Sweet Love,” and the hits don’t quit there. This was an evening of smooth and sultry soul. Lineup […]

  • Tapestry – Carole King

    City Winery proudly welcomes back ATL Collective on Sunday, October 20th as they present Carole King’s masterpiece, Tapestry, as the final installation of their 2019 Apolla Series. Tapestry is a pivotal album for women in music. This was the first solo album written, performed, and produced by a woman and it opened the doors for […]