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by: Thievery Corporation

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Average Rating: Rating: - More sublime creations from Thievery.... As you listen through the Thievery Corporation catalog, you can hear the evolution of their unique "lounge" sound. Their previous album, Mirror Conspiracy, had an immense Middle Eastern / East Asian influence (which they discuss in an NPR interview; calling the album "sitar heavy"). The fusion of classic jazz, bossa, Middle Eastern and dub sounds continues on /The Richest Man In Babylon/ -- from the simple, clean sound from /Omid/ (a Farsi song), to the complex and eerie sounds of /Un Simple Histoire/. They continue to mix diverse influences with songs like /Exilio/, which has a distinctly Caribbean sound paired with a mild electronic flair; blended with an early 70's sounding /From Creation/. /Until the Morning/ is also an exceptional treat, with a classic dub background, paired with the smoky vocals. The title track is the culmination of the album -- poignant, ethereal vocals, a thick (yet not dominating) bass sound, and a rich horn section bringing the track to fruition. Resolution, the closing track, also gives you a deep, warm string section to finish off -- which really showcases the depth of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton' s talents. This album proves to be one of Thievery Corporation's best. They have continually refined and remixed their sound from /Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi/ (which is also an amazing album). Few groups can continually evolve and present new, interesting music to their audience, and with this album, Thievery has done it again. I personally reccommend this album -- it is a wonderful aural experience. Rating: - One of the Best Records of 2002. Eric Hilton and Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation are two undisputed masters of cool who have released one of the richest and most engaging albums of the year: "The Richest Man in Babylon." To call these guys mere chillout gurus is to do this duo a disservice. On this album, they've taken cafe lounge to exciting heights, incorporating reggae, Eastern influences, and African styles into their already tightly-woven grooves. "Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes" gets things right with its frosty vocals from Emillana Torrini. "Facing East" grooves along thanks to its (surprise) Eastern flavor and its sitar, while the electro-laced "Omid (Hope)" delivers airy vocals, mid-tempo drum loops, and light touches of synth bleepery. Reggae gets tossed into the mix in the form of "Exilo (Exile)," and the stellar title track stands out wonderfully. Using both electronic beats and real instruments, Theivery Corporation weave together a multitextured album that cements the duo's reputation as one of the classiest recording acts around. "The Richest Man in Babylon" is more than just music to listen to. It's also music to live by. Rating: - Falling for Thieves The third album from Washington, D.C.'s Thievery Corporation hits you from the first note of "Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes" and doesn't let up until "Resolution". In between, Rob Garza and Eric Hilton mix exotic instrumentation with emotionally resonant vocals to create an exhilarating musical travelogue. This album has immediacy that their previous effort ("The Mirror Conspiracy") lacked. Although that terrific album boasted such great songs as "Indra", "Lebanese Blonde", "Shadows of Ourselves", and the melancholy title track, it took a few listens to embrace it as a whole. Not so with the hypnotic "Babylon". "Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes" and "Until the Morning" are intense love songs brought to life by the evocative voice of Iceland's Emiliana Torrini. Meanwhile, the duo exhibit lyrical depth on the title track and "The State of the Union", both stinging criticisms of corruption and decadence. Pam Bricker (whose smoky voice graced the classic "Lebanese Blonde") returns here on the sublime "All That We Perceive" and the rhythmic "Facing East". Regular TC contributor Lou Lou shows up on the delectable "Omid (Hope)" (which she sings in her native Farsi), and the late night haunter "Un Simple Histoire" (sung in French). The duo's affection for dub reggae is also well represented via the trippy ragga of "The Outernationalist" (featuring Ras Pidal), the title track (which features vocals from Notch), and "The State of the Union" (sung with revolutionary fervor by Shinehead and Sleepywonder). And what TC release would be complete without the inclusion of a bossa nova-influenced number ["Meu Destino (My Destiny)" sung by Patrik de Santos] and some Latin percussion ("Exilo" sung by Verny Varela). "Resolution", the album's final track, brings everything to an appropriate close. It features cinematic strings and an earthy vibe that's undeniably Thievery. "The Richest Man in Babylon" proves that when you travel with these Thieves, you'll never miss a single hot spot. Key tracks: Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes, Omid (Hope), All That We Perceive, The Richest Man in Babylon, Meu Destino (My Destiny)

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