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Released 20 years ago

Versions

Thievery Corporation · 2006

76 min · 18 tracks · trip hop · dub music · downtempo

A seamless blend of downtempo grooves and world music influences creating a lush, atmospheric soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 16, 2006, 'Versions' came after Thievery Corporation's critically acclaimed albums 'The Richest Man in Babylon' (2002) and 'The Cosmic Game' (2005). At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the downtempo genre, integrating diverse cultural sounds into their music. This album served as a reinterpretation of previous works, showcasing their evolution as artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Air· Zero 7· Bonobo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tarana 4:40
  • 2 Habaños Days 4:22
  • 3 This Is Not a Love Song 4:33
  • 4 Beloved 4:23
  • 5 Who Needs Forever 4:12
  • 6 Désert 3:13
  • 7 Lemon Tree 3:38
  • 8 Originality 4:08
  • 9 In Love 4:40
  • 10 The Girl's Insane 4:27
  • 11 Strange Days 4:23
  • 12 Revolution Solution (TC remix) 3:50
  • 13 Shiva (TC remix) 4:49
  • 14 Khalghi Stomp 3:54
  • 15 Angels 4:39
  • 16 Nothing to Lose 2:56
  • 17 Cada Beijo 4:19
  • 18 Dirty Little Secret 4:53

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