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The Cosmic Game
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70

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

  • Summary: Perry Farrell, The Flaming Lips and David Byrne guest on the Washington D.C. duo's fourth artist LP.

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Amerimacka
Miss Liberty turn inna Jezebel All de dreams you go sell, de whole dem turn inna hell Her bed of roses are filled with thorns Her righteous robes are... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Lost At Sea
    85
    The album is a whole effort, not just one or two overachieving songs that make the entire thing seem better than it really is. Along with Brazilian Girls, one of this year’s hotter electronic releases.
  2. Filter
    84
    The rare album that works smoking alone, engaged in a postprandial conversation, or sharing a cigarette and scotch with a friend. [#14, p.101]
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  3. E! Online
    83
    It works brilliantly.
  4. Splendid
    70
    You won't necessarily encounter anything substantially removed from their prior work, but you will witness the duo allowing new voices to assume a greater role in rocketing each song to some bright red futon in a distant region of the cosmos.
  5. Q Magazine
    70
    Here the diverse mix of everything from jazz funk to Pink Floyd seems better realised. [Mar 2005, p.101]
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  6. Under The Radar
    70
    Almost too coherent, but it's a fantastic background for unwinding after the afterparty. [#9]
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  7. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    Hampered by lazy beats and an overabundance of world-music window dressing. [25 Feb 2005, p.102]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. tess
    Dec 17, 2005
    10
    wicked album, one of the best from the ' thievery' to this date
  2. jay
    Feb 25, 2005
    10
    awesome chillout CD.
  4. EdwardJ
    Mar 22, 2005
    10
    I think it's ill. I feel like they turned the volume down a little and then put the speakers up against the window.
  5. Ryan
    Mar 2, 2005
    9
    Probably the best produced Thievery album to date...As usual it combines a wide arrange of musical styles. I personally think things get Probably the best produced Thievery album to date...As usual it combines a wide arrange of musical styles. I personally think things get slowed down a little with all the "world music" in the middle of the album but its Thievery , so it's not like they are total rubbish. Entertainment Weekly is very wrong about this disc, so pay no mind to them either. The guest spots work well, especially perry Farrell...contrary to what most people think, I actually like the opener with the Flamming Lips. The Corporation always continue to grow and evolve their distinct sound....looking forward to hearing these songs live.… Expand
  6. JenniferS
    Mar 18, 2005
    9
    totally enjoyable
  7. [Anonymous]
    Mar 10, 2005
    9
    Unfortunately for all of us, Pam Bricker (the vocalist on Lebanese Blonde, among others) died in February. While this did not preclude her Unfortunately for all of us, Pam Bricker (the vocalist on Lebanese Blonde, among others) died in February. While this did not preclude her from being on this disc, she will not be on future releases. On to the review of the disc. Good, but not as strong, thematically, as Mirror Conspiracy. It's an excellent release. I love the opening tracks and the closing tracks. There is some fodder in the middle, but the last 5 songs are amazing.… Expand
  8. Mikey-San
    Feb 23, 2005
    8
    The only reason I can't give this record a higher score is the weak opening track (and I say weak in comparison to the opening of The The only reason I can't give this record a higher score is the weak opening track (and I say weak in comparison to the opening of The Richest Man in Babylon's "Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes") and the could-have-been-left-out "Wires and Watchtowers" later in the record. Also influencing the eight-not-nine vote was the lack of Ms Pam Bricker, whom I was truly anticipating, yet was disappointed to see absent from this outing. Perhaps in 2008, guys? Don't listen to Entertainment Weekly unless you're looking for Oakenfold. "Amerimacka" is Notch at his normal goodness, and "Satyam Shivam Sundaram" just might be the most beautiful Thievery track yet. Perry Farrell's vocals manage to work despite his best efforts, and David Byrne is near-perfect. Must for Thievery Fans, and non-fans should at least listen through once in a quiet room.… Expand

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