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The Richest Man in Babylon

Thievery Corporation · 2002

57 min · 15 tracks · trip hop · dub music · downtempo

A rich tapestry of global sounds woven with downtempo beats and lush, laid-back grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative, reflective moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Richest Man in Babylon' was released in 2002, Thievery Corporation had already established themselves as a leading figure in the downtempo and lounge music scenes with their previous album, 'The Mirror Conspiracy.' This album marked a continuation of their exploration of multicultural influences and sonic experimentation, solidifying their reputation for blending electronic music with world rhythms.
Stylistic neighbors
Air· Zero 7· Bonobo
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes".

  • 1 Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes Start here 4:10
  • 2 Facing East 3:43
  • 3 The Outernationalist 3:30
  • 4 Interlude 1:21
  • 5 Omid (Hope) 3:48
  • 6 All That We Perceive 3:46
  • 7 Un simple histoire (A Simple Story) 3:45
  • 8 Meu destino (My Destiny) 3:29
  • 9 Exilio (Exile) 3:03
  • 10 From Creation 4:20
  • 11 The Richest Man in Babylon 3:50
  • 12 Liberation Front 5:04
  • 13 The State of the Union 4:28
  • 14 Until the Morning 3:56
  • 15 Resolution 4:46

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