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The Mirror Conspiracy
by Thievery Corporation


9.2

based on 13 reviews
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LABEL:	ESL Music
RELEASE DATE:	22 August 2000
DISCS:	1 disc
GENRE(S):	Electronic, Dance, Lounge

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CDNow

Thievery Corporation sets a new standard in the downbeat discography.

Billboard

On "The Mirror Conspiracy," the duo fine-tunes its deft merging of all things dub, electronica, and bossa nova, creating sweet and savory tracks...

Sonicnet

Even though Mirror drifts toward the pop end of the spectrum, this session is undeniably more satisfying.

Launch.com

But even with all the billowing moods and lush female vocals, what is paramount to The Mirror Conspiracy's muse is rhythm.

Mojo

Unlike many of dance culture's dedicated dilettantes, theirs is a smooth and millifluous whole, underpinned by the gentle pulsing of liquid bass lines.... Delightful. [Sep 2000, p.94]

Alternative Press

The upscale bars and clubs of the world will undoubtedly toast these two for The Mirror Conspiracy, and you should, too. [#147, p.110]

All Music Guide

A pleasant album of sublime mid-tempo trip-hop, reminiscent of easy listening groove music, and continually referencing the breezier, atmospheric side of Brazilian, Jamaican, French, and Indian forms.

The Wire

Those expecting further dubwize excursions from this duo may be disappointed by their venture into the lounge rather than the yard. Unfair, really, as Thievery Corporation have embodied eclecticism from their beginnings, and the bass booms as sweetly as on any of their previous efforts. [#200, p.83]

Wall of Sound

But while The Mirror Conspiracy is lush relaxation music, it can be too relaxed at times. Some of the tracks, such as "So Com Voce," feel bland and lack the rhythmic ideas driving standout cuts like "Lebanese Blonde" and "Le Monde."

Pitchfork

Sure, it's just acid jazz with disco and bossanova inflections; naturally, the arrangements are less than surprising; of course the beat could use some variation. But this is about transference, not transcendence. The Mirror Conspiracy provides the soundtrack your mediated soul requires, and that's all that's important.

Rolling Stone

Mirror Conspiracy is the perfect soundtrack for those who aspire to the elegantly roguish, Vespa-riding, Italian-soft-porn-loving international set.

Urb

Mirror Conspiracy's thoughtful drum programs hardly become drowsy or monotonous... Unfortunately the occasional lyrical overdose also leaves some tracks seeming a little too light. [#77, p.130]

Magnet

Cosmopolitan, but often dull, easy listening.... Basically, Thievery Corporation skims the surfaces of more substantial styles and reconfigures them to create pleasant dinner-and-drinks music. [#47, p.124]

The average user rating for this album is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 21 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Mooka gave it a9:
Mostly awesome seamless music. Afew bland patches, specific songs, and within songs. However, first time I put in my latop I kept it going for about 5 hours on repeat

anjali g gave it a10:
it is a fabulous album....highly elating...especially the song 'indra'.

Fabien J gave it a10:
One of the best, if not the best, lo-fi albums made. Period.

Frank gave it a9:
The first album of theirs I heard, and bought ASAP! Conistent quality of work, their albums prior to "The Outernational Sound" all would get a 9 from me. "Outernational Sound" gets a 9.5 from me. Babylon Rewound gets a low grade from me though, I really didn't care for it, so I give it a 5. Have not yet heard Cosmic Game, but it is on my list to buy soon.

Shashi T gave it a9:
Some bland tracks, but quite a few jems especially if you're a hip-hop-instrumenatl-basshead who really loves women and breathy vocals...like me...peace

John F gave it a 10:
A refreshing mixture of international sounds that delights the ears and forces one to redefine their preconceptions regarding the boundries of international music types. The Nobu of CD's

Juan CS gave it a 10:
simply the best, this is the first time i listen to it and i love it. this is what i call music.

The Mirror Conspiracy by Thievery Corporation

The Mirror Conspiracy
by Thievery Corporation