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Radio Retaliation ESL Records |
Thievery Corporation produces a smooth, sexy album with Radio Retaliation. As usual, they expertly fuse together a myriad of influences, both stylistic and cultural, to produce a swanky martini bar soundtrack. And while the album may be pleasant to put on the in the background, you’ll find that Rob Garza and Eric Hilton haven’t ignored the political climate either if you pay attention. “Vampires” opens with the lyrics “They’ll gain the war/but lose their soul,” and title track “Radio Retaliation” itself challenges the airwaves. The rest of the album unfolds eclectically, trading styles and languages around for a truly globally inspired mix of tight tracks inspiring both impromptu dance parties as well as independent thought.
—Juliet Bennet Rylah
