Versions
Thievery Corporation · 2006
76 min · 18 tracks · trip hop · dub music · downtempo
A seamless blend of downtempo grooves and world music influences creating a lush, atmospheric soundscape.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on May 16, 2006, 'Versions' came after Thievery Corporation's critically acclaimed albums 'The Richest Man in Babylon' (2002) and 'The Cosmic Game' (2005). At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the downtempo genre, integrating diverse cultural sounds into their music. This album served as a reinterpretation of previous works, showcasing their evolution as artists.
- If you like
- trip hop, dub music, downtempo
Versions is an album by Thievery Corporation, released in 2006. A seamless blend of downtempo grooves and world music influences creating a lush, atmospheric soundscape. 'Versions' is significant for its critical reception, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart and highlighting Thievery Corporation's unique ability to blend genres. It features remixes of their earlier tracks, further establishing their influence within the electronic music scene and demonstrating their artistic versatility. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Versions sound like?
A seamless blend of downtempo grooves and world music influences creating a lush, atmospheric soundscape. Rooted in trip hop and dub music.
What makes Versions by Thievery Corporation notable?
'Versions' is significant for its critical reception, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart and highlighting Thievery Corporation's unique ability to blend genres. It features remixes of their earlier tracks, further establishing their influence within the electronic music scene and demonstrating their artistic versatility. Released on May 16, 2006, 'Versions' came after Thievery Corporation's critically acclaimed albums 'The Richest Man in Babylon' (2002) and 'The Cosmic Game' (2005). At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the downtempo genre, integrating diverse cultural sounds into their music. This album served as a reinterpretation of previous works, showcasing their evolution as artists.
Who is Versions for?
Versions works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Versions?
Versions has 18 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tarana 4:40
- 2 Habaños Days 4:22
- 3 This Is Not a Love Song Standout 4:33
- 4 Beloved 4:23
- 5 Who Needs Forever 4:12
- 6 Désert 3:13
- 7 Lemon Tree Standout 3:38
- 8 Originality 4:08
- 9 In Love 4:40
- 10 The Girl's Insane 4:27
- 11 Strange Days 4:23
- 12 Revolution Solution (TC remix) Standout 3:50
- 13 Shiva (TC remix) 4:49
- 14 Khalghi Stomp 3:54
- 15 Angels 4:39
- 16 Nothing to Lose 2:56
- 17 Cada Beijo 4:19
- 18 Dirty Little Secret 4:53
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