THIEVERY CORPORATION hearken back to the suave musical era of the 1950s and '60s, when swizzle sticks and long cigarette holders were in vogue, and relaxing meant having a strong cocktail in very plush surroundings. While inherently down-tempo, Thievery Corporation toss in elements of nearly every musical genre, including Dub, Reggae, hip-hop, Cocktail/Lounge, jazz, and Funk, creating a highly relaxing world. They?re also the founders of the Eighteenth Street Lounge nightclub in D.C. (as well as the label of the same name), concentrating on generating a calm and peaceful world in which languid beats, exotic instrumentation, and international influences are omnipresent. This legacy continues with The Cosmic Game, displaying much of what we've come to expect from Rob Garza and Eric Hilton?s impeccable taste and light production touch. Lush, down-tempo beats laced with authentic Jamaican and Latin flair and guest spots abound. Wayne Coyne brings his Flaming Lips to ?Marching the Hate Machines (Into the Sun),? where soothing, electronic atmospherics almost obscure the urgent call for peace; Perry Farrell channels a surprisingly convincing Rastaman for ?Revolution Solution?; David Byrne just channels kookiness ? but never loses the groove ? on ?The Heart's a Lonely Hunter.? In less capable hands, all this talent might distract. On Game, it's just another subtle, seductive element in the mix. All said, The Cosmic Game, is easily Thievery Corporation?s finest moment to date.
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