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"Thief" was one of Tangerine Dream's frequent forays into the world of soundtrack music. In this case, the main feature was a film starring James Caan called "Thief", alternately known in the UK as "Violent Streets". Willie Nelson also appeared in the movie.

As Tangerine Dream's studio albums lend themselves to being used as film music rather well, the album stands in their discography on pretty much equal terms with its peers. This is borne out by the fact that the film actually uses a fair bit of music from the "Force majeure" album in addition to what is included here. Indeed the track "Igneous" is simply a shortened remix of "Thru' Metamorphic Rocks" from that album.

Conversely, some of the music included here is not taken directly from the film. The two "Beach" tracks for example are simply variations on the same theme from the movie. A number of the tracks such as "Beach theme/Scene" and "Dr. Destructo" unusually feature pleasant guitar played by Edgar Froese. The music though is thoroughly recognisable as the work of Tangerine Dream, especially in view of the pounding repetitive electronic beats.

The feature track is "Diamond diary" at over 10 minutes, although it does not really justify its elongation through being distinctly better than its peers. The track does feature some traditional Tangs synthesiser sounds, which will be pleasing to those who can never get their fill of such works.

Being brutal, there is nothing here which will ever demand recognition as one of Tangerine Dream's finest works, nor is there anything which might be held up as a stunning example of the genre. The album is however enjoyable with plenty of upbeat music to retain the attention.

Footnote: I am amused by the band members each being credited with playing an assortment of instruments including keyboards, synthesisers etc., plus "Electronic equipment". One can only speculate on the nature of such "equipment", presumably not vacuum cleaners, electric drills , washing machines...

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