Thievery Corporation is on the Eighteenth Street Lounge record label named after the DC club owned by Eric Hilton, but several of their singles and EP's appear on the 4AD and !K7 labels.
Formed in the summer of 1995 at D.C.’s Eighteenth Street Lounge. Rob Garza and Lounge co-owner Eric Hilton bonded over club life, dub, bossa nova and jazz records, then decided to see what would come of mixing all these in a recording studio. From this, the duo was born and their self started label Eighteenth Street Lounge Music began to emerge on an international level.
The duo caught the ears of underground DJ’s with their first two 12" offerings, Shaolin Satellite and 2001: a Spliff Odyssey. Their 1997 debut LP, Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi began to both define a new genre of electronic music and connect with an international community of like-minded souls. Though the terminology has varied (downtempo, chill out, left field and a myriad of other permutations), they have maintained their unique musical standards for the duration of their popularity.
In 2002, they released The Richest Man in Babylon on their ESL label. This fifteen track album is similar in sound and timbre to their earlier 2000 release, The Mirror Conspiracy, and features performances by vocalists Emiliana Torrini, Pam Bricker, and Loulou.
In 2005 they released The Cosmic Game, which has a darker, more psychedelic sound than The Richest Man in Babylon. The album also featured more high-profile guest singers on it, including Perry Farrell, David Byrne, and Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips.
In 2006, the group released Versions, a selection of remixes done by Thievery Corporation for other artists and toured the United States, playing at Lollapalooza.
The group released their fifth studio album, Radio Retaliation, on 23 September 2008.
The language of the group's lyrics are as diverse as English, Spanish, French, Persian, Portuguese, Romanian and Hindi. This reflects the group's global feel and collaborative structure.
They were the opening act on August 1, 2009 for Sir Paul McCartney at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
On July 27, 2010, Babylon Central, the cinematic directorial debut of founding member Eric Hilton, was released. Set (and shot) in Washington, D.C., the film follows tripwire events in the interconnected lives of its characters, each influencing power brokers' schemes to manipulate international currencies.
In June 2011, Thievery Corporation released their sixth album, Culture of Fear.
In January 2012, Thievery Corporation launched a remixes contest in conjunction with Dubspot.
Treasures
Thievery Corporation Lyrics
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One blood for all
One blood for the face of the earth
One time ? in life
These are the feelings you have ?
God is majesty
Open your ears and open your heart
And listen to these words from the universe ?
Giver of all
Treasures of righteousness and love
These lyrics from Thievery Corporation’s song Treasures carry a powerful message of unity, love, and spirituality. The first few lines emphasize the idea of oneness - that we are all connected and share a common bond as humans. The line “one blood for all” speaks to the underlying belief that all people are equal and deserve the same respect and dignity, regardless of race or background. The lyrics also acknowledge the importance of recognizing and valuing the natural world, referring to “the face of the earth” as a unifying force.
The theme of spirituality is also present throughout the song, with references to God and the universe. The lyrics suggest that listening to these divine forces can bring about enlightenment and understanding. The line “God is the respecter of no one, giver of all” reinforces the idea that everyone is equal in the eyes of a higher power, and that all people are worthy of love and respect.
Overall, these lyrics come together to convey a message of love and unity, and the importance of recognizing our shared humanity and connection to something greater than ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah we love one another
We, as humans, have a deep affection towards each other
One blood for all
We are all connected and share the same origins
One blood for the face of the earth
We are all united, regardless of our race, on this planet
One time ? in life
We only have one chance to live our lives to the fullest
These are the feelings you have ?
These are sentiments that resonate deep within us
God is majesty
God is powerful and awe-inspiring
Open your ears and open your heart
Be receptive to what's being said and feel emotions deeply
And listen to these words from the universe ?
Pay attention to the messages being conveyed by the cosmos
God is the respecter of no one
God does not show partiality or favoritism
Giver of all
God is the ultimate provider of everything we need
Treasures of righteousness and love
The most valuable things we can possess are morals and compassion
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ROB GARZA, ERIC HILTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MustBe SpecialK
i love it....good sound :) cant wait to play it in my headphones while igo to work on a sunny day
Andy P
Heres a location for the entire album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YqO6DsLmq0
Will Aufdencamp
Love this MuSic♡°♡¤☆▪︎
Jacob Richardson
This song always cheer me up when I'm depressed.
Fraser Gray
Bought this double LP when it first came out, and never looked back !
A timeless gem that's always righteously appropriate, stunning live shows,and always blissfull energy able to take us to other dimensions !
💙☮🌎🦋
TheScrutineer
I love all there random tunes.. so chilled.
maxdamiann
A quiet evening, a bottle of wine, some good friends and Thievery in the background.
Bliss...
Steve Muntalima
Beautiful soul music..
AGRIETANDO EL INFIERNO DE LO IGUAL
GREAT!! THANKS SO MUCH!!
Nic V
Whoop whoop well done 👑, you listened! Yay x got this album.in Bali more than 20 yrs ago