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.
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Cosmic Game — Continues the global sound exploration with fresh beats and varied influences.
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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