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Babylon Rewound
Electronic · 2004 · 8 tracks

Babylon Rewound

November 2, 2004 · Eighteenth Street Lounge Music

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'Babylon Rewound' is the perfect companion for those seeking a deeper, more expansive journey into Thievery Corporation's signature sound.

This album takes the familiar, socially conscious, and deeply atmospheric tracks from 'The Richest Man in Babylon' and stretches them out, drenching them in even more dub echo and rhythmic subtlety. It's less about radical reinvention and more about luxurious expansion, inviting you to sink further into their world of sophisticated chillout, global rhythms, and late-night contemplation. Own this if you appreciate the art of the remix as a meditative extension, rather than a mere rehash, and crave music that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply relaxing.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
01
The State of the Union (rewound by Thievery Corporation)
3:51
02
Until the Morning (rewound by Thievery Corporation)
3:39
03
The Outernationalist (rewound by Thievery Corporation)
3:24
04
Exilio (rewound by Thievery Corporation)
5:44
05
Until the Morning (rewound by Kid Loco)
4:19
06
Resolution (rewound by Thievery Corporation)
4:02
07
Truth and Rights
3:32
08
Un simple histoire (rewound by Voidd)
5:11
Moments Worth Listening For
The way a familiar vocal line from the original album is stretched and echoed into a new, ethereal mantra on a remixed track.
A particularly deep, resonant bassline drop that anchors a track, providing a physical, almost meditative pulse.
The unexpected introduction of a new instrumental flourish, like a subtle horn section or a shimmering synth pad, that recontextualizes a known melody.
The extended instrumental breakdowns that build slowly with layers of percussion and reverb, creating a truly immersive soundscape.
Reviews

How does Babylon Rewound sound next to the rest of Thievery Corporation's catalogue?

VOCPRONRGINSLYR
Crooning+3.7σ

The vocals lean far further into crooning than the rest of the catalogue.

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