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Give it a try, if you do, all your wildest dreams will come true. If you like Bossa Nova, or some cool laid back jazz, then you'll probably like this disc.
This is pretty much a JAZZ disc of music from the 50's and 60s with tracks that just happen to be chosen by the Thievery Corporation. I find it funny that so many Thievery Corporation fans are reviewing this disc.
With all that said, I find this compilation to be excellent. There was no sampling or editing, or anything.
Just original music from 50 odd years ago. The music is lively but light.
Ok, maybe not, but this is one fine CD.
I remember the first time I listened to a record by Thievery Corp. I became instantly aware of how different their sound is. I could not help wonder where this pair gets their inspiration, and what serves them so well in their constant stream of well engineered sounds.Well.this is it.I think they did a great job in letting their public know what inspires them to conceive the sounds they so well create.The songs in this compilation range from Bossa Nova to early Latin Jazz.a truly remarkable spectrum of early sounds that planted the seed for part of what is now known as loounge music.
All the tracks are really amazing once you get into them. But I took it with me one day to the library to study with and I have to admit it is really a great CD.
When I first bought the album I was a little disappointed. This CD by all means is not like Thievery's other stuff.
It was just all jazz tracks. I had boughten "The Richest Man in Babylon" and had fallen in love with these guys.
So when I got this CD it just didnt do it for me at first. I am glad I bought it.
But hey if you're not into jazz dont buy this cd.
It is nice to see that artists such as Willie Bobo, the Gilbertos, Stan Getz, Sergio Mendes, and other artists that my parents grooved to, have now come full circle for a new generation. Bossa Nova, Jazz, Reggae and Lounge-Pop are what the Thievery Corporation is all about. The resurrection of the downtempo-lounge movement of recent years is a reflection of the original musical craze of over 40 years ago. Although this music may sound a bit dated to those born after 1985, those who can appreciate music before the MTV age can chill out with a cool drink and some headphones, stereo lounge chair optional. This CD is a nice tribute compilation of various artists and gives us an idea of TC's inspirational roots.
Thievery has done a great job of placing the music so that it flows along. I asked the server for the name of the CD and ordered it right away. I first heard this compilation in the Pacific Restaurant in Dublin. The instrumentals are catchy enough to linger in your head and complex enough to engage you in multiple listenings. I'm a boomer and was heavily into the "Top 10". Finally, I've matured beyond that. First rate. I'm ordering this for my daughter.
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