Thievery Corporation – Sounds From The Thievery Hi-Fi (2xLP)
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1997 Debut Newly Remastered!
When they met in the mid-1990s, Thievery Corporation's Eric Hilton and Rob Garza instantly bonded over a shared passion for bossa nova and dub. This chance meeting in Washington, D.C. set the duo on a journey that begins in 1996 with the release of their debut studio album, Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi. Originally released in Germany before appearing in the US on June 7, 1997, the duo's first album set the beat for a 20+ year dance through dub, bossa nova, trip-hop, electronica, acid jazz, lounge, and laid-back grooves.
Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi is dedicated in memory of bossa nova pioneer Antonio Carlos Jobim. Guest vocalists include Pam Bricker and Bebel Gilberto.
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Thievery CorporationLabel: Primary Wave MusicFormat: LPUnits: 2Country: EuropeGenre: ElectronicA1 A Warning (Dub)
A2 2001 Spliff Odyssey
A3 Shaolin Satellite
A4 Transcendence
B1 Universal Highness
B2 Incident At Gate 7
B3 Scene At The Open Air Market
B4 The Glass Bead Game
C1 Encounter In Bahia
C2 The Foundation
C3 Interlude
C4 The Oscillator
C5 Assault On Babylon
D1 .38.45 (A Thievery Number)
D2 One
D3 Sun, Moon, And Stars
D4 Sleeper Car