It Takes a Thief. The Very Best of Thievery Corporation
Thievery Corporation · 2010
69 min · 16 tracks · trip hop · dub music · downtempo
A soothing blend of electronic grooves and world music influences that transport listeners into a laid-back sonic oasis.
Why this album works
This best-of collection not only highlights Thievery Corporation's unique fusion of genres but also reached significant commercial success, charting well on various Billboard lists. The album encapsulates their influence on both the chill-out genre and global music scenes, inspiring countless artists in the electronic and world music domains.
- Best for
- laid-back sonic oasis feel wave-like pacing for relaxation for evening unwinding
- Context
- By the time 'It Takes a Thief' was released in 2010, Thievery Corporation had already established themselves as key figures in the downtempo and lounge music scenes. This compilation followed their critically acclaimed album 'Radio Retaliation' (2008) and served to solidify their status, showcasing their eclectic sound over a decade of work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hooverphonic· Moby· Portishead
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Amerimacka Standout 5:41
- 2 Lebanese Blonde Standout 4:49
- 3 Facing East 3:43
- 4 Holographic Universe 3:42
- 5 Shadows of Ourselves 3:39
- 6 Sound the Alarm 3:41
- 7 Until the Morning 3:56
- 8 Sweet Tides 4:48
- 9 Satyam Shivam Sundaram 3:59
- 10 All That We Perceive 3:46
- 11 Air Batucada 4:47
- 12 Exilio (Rewound) 5:43
- 13 Vampires 4:57
- 14 Warning Shots 5:06
- 15 The Richest Man in Babylon Standout 3:50
- 16 The Passing Stars 2:54
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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