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Treasures from the Temple

Thievery Corporation · 2018

49 min · 12 tracks · trip hop · dub music · downtempo

A rich tapestry of global sounds blending downtempo grooves with evocative melodies and eclectic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove flow
  • eclectic instrumentation for exploration
  • rich soundscapes for relaxation
  • background ambiance for socializing

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy dance tracks
  • prefer immediate catchy hooks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2018, Thievery Corporation had established themselves as a significant force in the downtempo and electronic music scenes, having released several influential albums since their debut in 1996. 'Treasures from the Temple' serves as a follow-up to their previous album, 'The Temple of I & I,' further showcasing their signature blend of world music influences and electronic production techniques at a time when they were refining their artistic direction.
Stylistic neighbors
Air· Zero 7· Bonobo

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 San San Rock 4:05
  • 2 History 3:42
  • 3 Music to Make You Stagger 5:44
  • 4 Letter to the Editor (TC remix) 3:29
  • 5 Destroy the Wicked 3:45
  • 6 Guidance 4:22
  • 7 Water Under the Bridge 4:47
  • 8 Voyage Libre 3:55
  • 9 Road Block (TC remix) 4:10
  • 10 Joy Ride 3:39
  • 11 La Force de Melodie 4:07
  • 12 Waiting Too Long 4:02

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata