Thievery Corporation

The Mirror Conspiracy

First released2000

The Mirror Conspiracy, Thievery Corporation's second studio album released in 2000, was recorded primarily at their own studio in Washington, D.C., allowing the duo of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton extensive creative control over the production process. The album was produced by Thievery Corporation themselves, with mastering and additional production work handled by engineer John Alagia at The Mastering Lab in Los Angeles. The recording process emphasized analog instrumentation blended with electronic production techniques, reflecting the group's signature downtempo and acid jazz aesthetic developed during the late 1990s. The album marked a departure from their debut with more polished, radio-friendly production while maintaining their sophisticated lounge and world music influences, featuring collaborations with vocalists including Pam Bricker and Roger Merchants. Released on ESL Music, The Mirror Conspiracy became a commercial success and helped establish Thievery Corporation as prominent figures in the electronic and downtempo music scene during the early 2000s.