Classical Atmospheres sees Lab Report venturing into new sonic and compositional territory. Very much in the soundtrack vein but still with a healthy dose of the otherworldly drone that is signature Lab Report. Features Matt Schultz with Johnny Polonsky and Tom Slattery.

   Packaging: CD in Jewel Case
   Release Date: 2000
   Running Time: 69:00

“A sort of new direction for Matthew Schultz and his LAB REPORT project. This time out, Schultz employs (as the title indicates) a more structured film music approach alongside his well-known experimental enviro-scapes. The sound is still recognizable as LAB REPORT, with all the tension-packed drones and minimalist metallic scrapings he's been known for since the early 90s. However, here it seems here that Schultz has brought it all together into a cohesive collection of pieces that would be well-suited for a nightmarish soundtrack that would put most Hollywood composers to shame. The sense of dynamic and expert ear for subtlety and tension is apparent, and tracks like 'Bombastic One' (featuring surprise guitar work by Johnny Polonsky) prove that Schultz is an artist willing to move in different directions while maintaining his identity and integrity. A wonderful release, 'Classical Atmospheres' is light years from LAB REPORT's more chaotic early work, yet still maintaining a potency and element of eerie surprise. Simply stunning work.” - Godsend Online