Bellylicious (2003) (Thievery Corporation/Harem/)

Product Summary Label: Virgin Records UPC: 00724358190724 Release Date: 11/4/2003 Buy.com Sku: 60618122 Item#: MHU7XN Buy.com Sales Rank: 26050 Format:  CD Song Listing Disc 1 Song Title Sample 1. Seeking Advice From The Expert - Out Of Phase ~ Various Artists 2. Inta Omri - Elie Attieh ~ Various Artists 3. Sawah - 7 Days In Egypt (Sevag B. dance mix) ~ Various Artists 4. Kariat El Fingan - Saed Mrad ~ Various Artists 5. Peace - R.E.G. Project ~ Various Artists 6. Roots Beat - Beirut Biloma ~ Various Artists 7. Higher Ground - Oryx ~ Various Artists 8. Zaar Beats, The - Spiritual Brothers (dub version) ~ Various Artists 9. Reflex - Thunder Of The Swords ~ Various Artists 10. Chicky - Oojami ~ Various Artists 11. Turkish Delight - Harem ~ Various Artists 12. Punjab De Rang (Colours Of Punjab) - Dhol Foundation ~ Various Artists 13. Lagian - Shabaz (Joyful Bhangra Dance) ~ Various Artists 14. Ja Vidi - Christophe Goze ~ Various Artists 15. Indra - Thievery Corporation ~ Various Artists   Album Notes and Credits Notes & Personnel Info It seems that everything is getting thrown into the belly dance mix these days; it doesn't have to originate in the Middle East or North Africa. On this compilation, for example, several of the tracks have Indian flavors, such as Shabaz or Dhol Foundation. Put together in the U.A.E., this leans heavily to the electronica side of the spectrum, although it's not part of the Arab-esque movement per se. There are some excellent tracks that up the bpm to giddy speeds, such as Oojami's "Chicky." "The Zaar Beats [Dub Version]" is also a standout, but unfortunately many of the others pass by too easily (although the sequencing is excellent, really letting the tracks flow). Ultimately, there's not a whole lot to make this stand out from many similar samplers; it's pleasant enough, and fine for its intended use -- dancing. But as listening material, it's only average. ~ Chris Nickson   Technical Info Release Date : 11/04/2003 Original Release Date : 2003 Catalog ID : 81907 Label : Shakti Records Number of Discs : 1 Studio/Live : Studio Mono/Stereo : Stereo SPAR Code : n/a UPC : 00724358190724    Product Image