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The Richest Man in Babylon
Rob Garza and Eric Hilton consider it their most introspective work to date. Existing somewhere between rock, dub, psychedelic, Latin, and electronic music, this 2002 album finds the duo elevating their signature sound with more contemplative and thought-provoking songwriter. The jewel case is housed in a slipcase along with a 40-page black & white photo booklet. Eighteenth Street Lounge. 2002. more
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- Posted: Sep-19-2008
The lounge duo broaden their sound from background noodling to more overt stylings
Released in 2002, THE RICHEST MAN IN BABYLON is the third album and second mature effort by Washington D.C.-based lounge duo Thievery Corporation. Eric Hilton and Rob Garza specialize in a globalist chillout style that, from a musical standpoint, is pretty insubstantial fluff but which works...
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- Posted: Mar-27-2008
Hands down, Thievery's Best album....
Really, folks. This is the album to buy. It's modern, relaxing and upbeat. Great music for the spring and summer, in particular! Put together very well and great compositions! I love it more, each and every time I hear it. I would recommend this, to everyone!!
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- Posted: Feb-05-2008
Electronic Lounge Music.
Thievery Corporation is the DJ duo of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton, and their music is a fusion of dub, acid jazz, Indian classical dance music, rap, reggae, and Brazilian (bossa nova), with a downtempo-chillout lounge quality. The Richest Man in Babylon is their third album, and features vocalists...
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- Posted: Nov-21-2007
Metro Bars and Hip Hotels
A friend suggested this album to me when I complimented the Hotel Costes #6 CD he was playing. He pegged it, knowing exactly what I was looking for. This collection allows me to transcend where I am, ease into a different realm of musical intricacy, varied rhythms, and compelling voice...
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- Posted: Jul-10-2007
Exceptional fusion.
Words cannot fully describe the vibes that emerge through the sound of this CD. I first heard it at a Microsoft conference in Virginia. Before the speaker took stage, The Richest Man in Babylon had captivated the audience. Something only a Thiethery Cororation could do. Immagine a group of highly...
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- Posted: Apr-10-2007
Good background music
I saw them perform last year, and was told by friends that if I was going to purchase one of Thievery Corporation's CDs that this should be the one. As soon as I got it in the mail, I have listened to it nearly every day while working. If you like electronic music as background music, I would...
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- Posted: Feb-11-2007
Nothing less than 5 stars
I don't usually write reviews, but I feel compelled to raise the average rating on this album. Look, it's silly to give any TC album less than 5 stars, when comparing to any other album out there. TC makes the most brilliant music on the planet right now. Of course you should go out and buy...
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- Posted: Sep-28-2006
Great Album
This is my second album by Thievery Corporation, The Cosmic Game being the first. I think I like this album a bit more due the the more organic nature of the instrumentation here. "Facing East" is my favorite song on the album, as well as one of my favorite songs at the moment. The exotic Middle...
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- Posted: Aug-11-2006
Wow
I can't believe Schirmer's review is highlighted, this album is amazing!! Babylon has as many bold shifts in style, experimental, innovative melds of music, RICH instrumentation, interesting & relevant lyrics and great vocal work as a late Beatles album. Except there's lyrics not only in...
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- Posted: May-12-2006
One of my favorite albums at the moment
The thing I like best about this album is the exotic moods and grooves on this album. There is everything from Moroccan to African to Jamaican and a whole lot more. I can listen to this album with all of its different styles and never tire of it. Some people seem to think too many styles of...
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