<Lounge> I’ve been a Thievery Corporation fan for many years. Their smooth dub-infused lounge grooves with just a hint of Latin influence together with their slick New York image, all decked out in classy suits captured the imagination of many a fan. They were often compared to Kruder & Dorfmeister, mostly because they arrived on the scene not long after them, and back then lounge grooves in a chill room were an essential part of any decent event. The Thievery duo also went off the boil for a while, each release starting to sound like a regurgitation of the previous but thankfully Culture of Fear sees a return to form with a solid 13 tracker that includes a healthy smattering of dub, rap, lounge and a hybrid mix of all of the aforementioned. As the title suggests they’re still hell bent on conspiracy theories and their lyrics are consumed by political rhetoric. It’s not superfluous talk though; Eric Hilton and Rob Garza are well read individuals, so led by strong lyricism they deliver an album that has all the familiar Thievery trademarks but also sees the duo return to their best offering in some time.
Review: Dave Mac
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