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Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi

Thievery Corporation · 1997

72 min · 16 tracks · trip hop · dub music · downtempo

A seamless blend of global rhythms, electronic textures, and jazzy undertones creates a sonic tapestry of chill vibes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • chill vibes for relaxation

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi' marked Thievery Corporation's debut album, showcasing their unique fusion of downtempo and dub influences. At this point, the duo was establishing themselves within the burgeoning electronic music scene of the late 90s, setting the stage for their future explorations into world music.
Stylistic neighbors
Air· Zero 7· Bonobo
If this clicks, go next to
The Mirror Conspiracy — Continues the fusion of global sounds with a more intricate production style.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "2001 Spliff Odyssey".

  • 1 A Warning (Dub) 2:14
  • 2 2001 Spliff Odyssey Start here 5:06
  • 3 Shaolin Satellite 6:23
  • 4 Transcendence 4:06
  • 5 Universal Highness 4:21
  • 6 Incident at Gate 7 6:28
  • 7 Mañha 3:48
  • 8 Scene at the Open Air Market 2:57
  • 9 The Glass Bead Game 6:11
  • 10 Encounter in Bahia 3:59
  • 11 The Foundation 5:38
  • 12 Interlude 2:22
  • 13 The Oscillator 4:14
  • 14 Assault on Babylon 4:25
  • 15 .38.45 (A Thievery Number) 5:06
  • 16 One 4:51

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