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The Richest Man in Babylon
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

  • Summary: The Washington D.C.-based production duo of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton are back with their third proper LP, following 2000's 'The Mirror Conspiracy.' Like its predessor, 'Babylon' is a multicultural mix of down-tempo instrumentals and vocal tracks, with Pam Bricker, Lou Lou, Notch, EmilianaThe Washington D.C.-based production duo of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton are back with their third proper LP, following 2000's 'The Mirror Conspiracy.' Like its predessor, 'Babylon' is a multicultural mix of down-tempo instrumentals and vocal tracks, with Pam Bricker, Lou Lou, Notch, Emiliana Torrini, Sleepy Wonder and Shinehead providing the voices.… Expand

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Until the Morning
I keep on fear, keep on loathing Nothing brings it on I keep on falling Decide what it is I can not find It's subsides what you make it Never feel... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. CDNow
    90
    The essential internationalism that characterizes this global showcase of a disc is mind-blowing in both scope and quality.
  2. PopMatters
    80
    One of their more intriguing works to date, capably blending vocal theatrics, spritual exploration and subtle songcraft in one sitting.
  3. Urb
    80
    These Thieves have finally come into their own, developing a sound that's growing increasingly distinct. [Oct 2002, p.100]
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  4. Dusted Magazine
    60
    The Richest Man In Babylon is strictly background fare. If you run a coffeeshop, you’re cooking with gas.
  5. The A.V. Club
    60
    Playing exactly like past Thievery Corporation albums that sounded preordained from the start, The Richest Man In Babylon adopts various degrees of swagger and repose, but the cumulative effect is striking mostly for its vacancy.
  6. AllMusic
    60
    Sure, it could've been worse, but it also could've been slightly different.
  7. Pitchfork
    38
    A career-low for Thievery Corporation.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. manaspruthi
    Jul 3, 2017
    10
    Really enjoyed listening to it. I recommend this to other people as well.Really enjoyed listening to it. I recommend this to other people as well.
    http://www.wikidiaries.com/2017/07/the-richest-man-in-babylon-book-review-summary.html    … Expand
  2. VICKYK
    Aug 13, 2005
    10
    It's my favourite song...their live performance in Greece{26/07/2005} was fantastic!!Their chill out music really takes you in another world...
  4. PaulD
    Apr 12, 2010
    10
    One of my favorite all-time albums.
  5. JD
    Sep 20, 2002
    9
    I'd give it a ten if the first album was not my favorite. Big ups for pushing a political angle on some tracks in the dirtiest city in I'd give it a ten if the first album was not my favorite. Big ups for pushing a political angle on some tracks in the dirtiest city in the land, Washington DC. Nah sayers check your selves.… Expand
  6. nunhg
    Apr 23, 2003
    9
    Great music. Live show is even better (New Orleans 04/22/03). Hope they keep up the great work and collaborations.
  7. RussellS
    Oct 7, 2002
    8
    Sitar, tablas, and that Mediterranean type of percussion that makes snakes shimmy, and smoke curl around vines. Hynotic, exotic, sensual, and Sitar, tablas, and that Mediterranean type of percussion that makes snakes shimmy, and smoke curl around vines. Hynotic, exotic, sensual, and organic - a literal Zamfir on Quaaludes. … Expand
  8. eddys
    Oct 6, 2002
    7
    Thievery Corporation deliver an aural travel-brochure, not so much of authentic worldmusic, but of their own individual, idealised, sometimes Thievery Corporation deliver an aural travel-brochure, not so much of authentic worldmusic, but of their own individual, idealised, sometimes cliched, vision of globalism. Creating an ethnic music for that global tribe dwelling in loungebars, boutiques and salons around the world. … Expand

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