2000 · USBest editionCD
Eighteenth Street Lounge Music — ESL 033
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The US ESL Enhanced CD is generally considered the definitive original issue and the reference version most collectors seek.
- Mastered by
- Howie Weinberg
The Mirror Conspiracy, Thievery Corporation's second studio album, was recorded between 2000 and 2001 and released in 2002. The album was produced by the duo themselves along with engineer/producer Rob Cairns, with recording taking place at multiple locations including their own ESL Music studio in Washington, D.C. The production process involved extensive use of analog equipment and vintage synthesizers alongside digital recording techniques, reflecting the group's commitment to blending analog warmth with modern production methods. The album marked a shift toward more accessible, groove-oriented electronic music while maintaining the downtempo aesthetic they were known for. The sessions were characterized by meticulous attention to detail in layering acoustic and electronic elements, drawing inspiration from 1970s funk, soul, and Brazilian music.
Tracklist · 15 tracks
- 1Treasures2:25
- 2Le Monde3:11
- 3Indra5:23
- 4Lebanese Blonde4:49
- 5Focus on Sight3:47
- 6Air Batucada4:46
- 7Só com você2:47
- 8Samba tranquille3:06
- 9Shadows of Ourselves3:38
- 10The Hong Kong Triad3:02
- 11Illumination4:38
- 12The Mirror Conspiracy3:45
- 13Tomorrow3:43
- 14Bario Alto3:58
- 15A Guide for I & I3:55
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