THIEVERY CORPORATION - The Richest Man In Babylon (reissue) - gatefold 2xLP
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THIEVERY CORPORATION
The Richest Man In Babylon (reissue)
Thievery Corporation
gatefold 2xLP Cat: ESL 0060Rel: 12 May 25
Balearic/Downtempo Side 1 - Track 1. Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes Side 1 - Track 2. Facing East Side 1 - Track 3. The Outernationalist Side 2 - Track 1. Interlude Side 2 - Track 2. Omid Side 2 - Track 3. All That We Perceive Side 2 - Track 4. Un Simple Histoire Side 3 - Track 1. Meu Destino Side 3 - Track 2. Exilio Side 3 - Track 3. From Creation Side 3 - Track 4. The Richest Man In Babylon Side 4 - Track 1. Liberation Front Side 4 - Track 2. The State Of The Union Side 4 - Track 3. Until The Morning Side 4 - Track 4. Resolution
Originally released in 2002, this album remains one of Washington-based duo's most well-known albums, blending trip-hop, downtempo, and an eclectic mix of global influences. While it's often categorised as sophisticated lounge music, its world-fusion approach offers a real depth, from hypnotic opener 'Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes', featuring Emiliana Torrini's airy vocals over a light, looping keyboard melody and deep bassline, onwards. The track's ethereal quality sets a contemplative tone and back s it up with dynamic shifts that make it equally as engaging. 'Facing East' brings in Middle Eastern violin phrases and tribal drums, adding a richer texture. Here, Thievery Corporation excels, weaving together global sounds into a flowing, immersive piece. Tracks like 'The Outernationalist' and 'Un Simple Histoire' fall into the duo's familiar patternipleasant but formulaic dub and bossa nova elements that, while polished, don't push boundaries. However, 'Meu Destino' and 'Exilo' set themselves apart thanks to the authentic performances from Patrick de Santo and Vernie Verla, allowing the music to breathe without overproduction. Helping to validate Thievery Corporation's signature sound, this is a beautifully produced work and somewhat of a landmark in the history of downtempo lounge-hop.
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