The Mirror Conspiracy
by: Thievery Corporation
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Washington, D.C.'s Thievery Corporation purvey a very mellow, deliberately international mixture of sounds that might be called "lounge music"--not in the kitschy sense, but in the sense of a laid-back local bar (much like the one the duo happens to run) with no dance floor. Rob Garza and Eric Hilton are professed admirers of Brazilian music, and they're determined to inject as much warmth into electronic music as possible. The Mirror Conspiracy is quite a musical travelogue, starting in Jamaica with "Treasures." This dubby opening track, which features vocalist Brother Jack, is quite reminiscent of the start of Swayzak's Himawari. Next up is "Le Monde," a quiet, wah-wah-inflected song featuring a chanteuse named Lou Lou. She reappears later on the somewhat more uptempo "Shadows of Ourselves," which, despite the title, is also sung in French. "The Hong Kong Triad" sounds like a tip of the hat to Shaft-styled soundtrack music. Elsewhere, it's off to India for two sitar-flavored tracks with a similarly laidback groove that gets a bit closer to techno, one of which, "Lebanese Blonde" (hash? a woman?), has been released as a single. Brazil gets its due on the densely percussive "Air Batucada," the more bossa nova-like "So Com Voce," and an instrumental titled "Samba Tranquille." Fans of this style are sure to be pleased. --Bob Bannister
Album Description:
2000 release for the extremely talented and unsung DJ duo. An amalgamation of reggae dubplates, lounge muzak, breaks, beats and bossanova. 2000 release. Standard jewel case with slipcase.
Washington, D.C.'s Thievery Corporation purvey a very mellow, deliberately international mixture of sounds that might be called "lounge music"--not in the kitschy sense, but in the sense of a laid-back local bar (much like the one the duo happens to run) with no dance floor. Rob Garza and Eric Hilton are professed admirers of Brazilian music, and they're determined to inject as much warmth into electronic music as possible. The Mirror Conspiracy is quite a musical travelogue, starting in Jamaica with "Treasures." This dubby opening track, which features vocalist Brother Jack, is quite reminiscent of the start of Swayzak's Himawari. Next up is "Le Monde," a quiet, wah-wah-inflected song featuring a chanteuse named Lou Lou. She reappears later on the somewhat more uptempo "Shadows of Ourselves," which, despite the title, is also sung in French. "The Hong Kong Triad" sounds like a tip of the hat to Shaft-styled soundtrack music. Elsewhere, it's off to India for two sitar-flavored tracks with a similarly laidback groove that gets a bit closer to techno, one of which, "Lebanese Blonde" (hash? a woman?), has been released as a single. Brazil gets its due on the densely percussive "Air Batucada," the more bossa nova-like "So Com Voce," and an instrumental titled "Samba Tranquille." Fans of this style are sure to be pleased. --Bob Bannister
Album Description:
2000 release for the extremely talented and unsung DJ duo. An amalgamation of reggae dubplates, lounge muzak, breaks, beats and bossanova. 2000 release. Standard jewel case with slipcase.
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- Thievery Corporation a Conspiracy or the Real Deal? ... the Real Deal
This was the first Thievery album I purchased. I have had the album for five years, and it never gets old. When I first listened to the album I immediately was hooked on Thievery's smooth, worldly beats. Thievery does a great job of combining lounge music with a worldly feel, and I think this album best exemplifies that combination. In the case of the "Mirror Conspiracy", you will find French lyrics mixed with hypnotic melodies, while there is also a Middle Eastern flavor to some of the songs such ... Read More
Rating: - pleasantly surprised
I purchased this cd for a dinner party I had and it was a big hit!The music created an upbeat but a lounge-like vibe, which was what I wanted.It's also nice music to listen to when you're just tired of all the ying-yang on the radio and you want to just chill.
Rating: - Best Thievery Corporation Album
If you're looking to check out Thievery Corporation, this is the place to start. I got into them a few years ago, and this is their best, most consistent album from start to finish. I usually only like around 1/2 of the songs on their albums, but this one has no clunkers. Cosmic Game or Richest Man in Babylon are the next best.
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- Lawrence Welk for the 21st century
If you really want to hear world music, get the real thing, not this elevator-music version.
Rating: - THE BEST CD!!!
THIS IS THE BEST CD! IT'S GREAT FOR ALL YOUR MOOD TYPES, SUCH AS DRIVING OR MAKING LOVE. I GOT THE OTHER CD'S AND I WAS NOT THAT EXCITED ABOUT IT! I WISH I COULD FIND MORE.....
- Thievery Corporation a Conspiracy or the Real Deal? ... the Real DealThis was the first Thievery album I purchased. I have had the album for five years, and it never gets old. When I first listened to the album I immediately was hooked on Thievery's smooth, worldly beats. Thievery does a great job of combining lounge music with a worldly feel, and I think this album best exemplifies that combination. In the case of the "Mirror Conspiracy", you will find French lyrics mixed with hypnotic melodies, while there is also a Middle Eastern flavor to some of the songs such ... Read More
- pleasantly surprisedI purchased this cd for a dinner party I had and it was a big hit!The music created an upbeat but a lounge-like vibe, which was what I wanted.It's also nice music to listen to when you're just tired of all the ying-yang on the radio and you want to just chill.
- Best Thievery Corporation AlbumIf you're looking to check out Thievery Corporation, this is the place to start. I got into them a few years ago, and this is their best, most consistent album from start to finish. I usually only like around 1/2 of the songs on their albums, but this one has no clunkers. Cosmic Game or Richest Man in Babylon are the next best.
- Lawrence Welk for the 21st centuryIf you really want to hear world music, get the real thing, not this elevator-music version.
- THE BEST CD!!!THIS IS THE BEST CD! IT'S GREAT FOR ALL YOUR MOOD TYPES, SUCH AS DRIVING OR MAKING LOVE. I GOT THE OTHER CD'S AND I WAS NOT THAT EXCITED ABOUT IT! I WISH I COULD FIND MORE.....
