DJ-Kicks: Thievery Corporation
Thievery Corporation · 1999
63 min · 18 tracks · trip hop · dub music · downtempo
A seamless blend of global rhythms and lush soundscapes that invites listeners into a chill, eclectic lounge atmosphere.
Why this album works
- Best for
- chill lounge atmosphere for relaxation wave-like pacing encourages immersion dynamic journey with varied tempos
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'DJ-Kicks: Thievery Corporation' marked a significant moment for the duo as they were establishing their identity within the downtempo scene. This compilation followed their breakthrough album 'The Mirror Conspiracy' and showcased their ability to curate and remix tracks, further solidifying their reputation as influential tastemakers in electronic music.
- If you like
- trip hop, dub music, downtempo
DJ-Kicks: Thievery Corporation is an album by Thievery Corporation, released in 1999. A seamless blend of global rhythms and lush soundscapes that invites listeners into a chill, eclectic lounge atmosphere. This album is notable for its diverse sonic palette that helped define the chillout genre during the late '90s. It received critical acclaim, appearing on various best-of lists, and significantly contributed to the popularity of DJ mix albums, influencing a wave of artists in electronic and downtempo music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DJ-Kicks: Thievery Corporation sound like?
A seamless blend of global rhythms and lush soundscapes that invites listeners into a chill, eclectic lounge atmosphere. Rooted in trip hop and dub music.
What makes DJ-Kicks: Thievery Corporation by Thievery Corporation notable?
This album is notable for its diverse sonic palette that helped define the chillout genre during the late '90s. It received critical acclaim, appearing on various best-of lists, and significantly contributed to the popularity of DJ mix albums, influencing a wave of artists in electronic and downtempo music. Released in 1999, 'DJ-Kicks: Thievery Corporation' marked a significant moment for the duo as they were establishing their identity within the downtempo scene. This compilation followed their breakthrough album 'The Mirror Conspiracy' and showcased their ability to curate and remix tracks, further solidifying their reputation as influential tastemakers in electronic music.
Who is DJ-Kicks: Thievery Corporation for?
DJ-Kicks: Thievery Corporation works well if you're into chill lounge atmosphere for relaxation, wave-like pacing encourages immersion and dynamic journey with varied tempos.
How many songs are on DJ-Kicks: Thievery Corporation?
DJ-Kicks: Thievery Corporation has 18 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Tropicando 2:34
- 2 Rebirth Standout 4:14
- 3 Beija Flor 3:33
- 4 Mother Africa Feeding Sista India / 2001 1:58
- 5 Rainbow 3:46
- 6 Success (Thievery Corporation remix) Standout 3:00
- 7 Emerald Alley Standout 3:25
- 8 Exploration 3:08
- 9 Coming From the Top 3:24
- 10 Ponteio (bonus beats) 1:23
- 11 Guiro Electro (Rainer Trüby Trio remix) 4:20
- 12 Fedime's Flight 4:59
- 13 Janine 3:40
- 14 Imperial 3:40
- 15 Transmission Central (Thievery Corporation remix) 4:15
- 16 Mathar (R. Fearless mix) 3:48
- 17 Reign Dub 4:13
- 18 It Takes a Thief/DJ Kicks 4:09
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