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Caf? del Mar, Vol. 5 by Various Artists (CD - 05/07/2005)
 

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"Caf? del Mar, Vol. 5" (05/07/2005) Electronic Various Artists, MCA Records (USA)The fifth volume in the Caf? del Mar series continues Ibiza legend Jos? Padilla's wide-ranging look at what can possibly make up a dance album: a track from Indian film soundtracker AR Rahman, a light dubby trip through Prozac Muzak from Levitation, the obligatory Kruder & Dorfmeister remix (an excellent remake of Lamb's "Transfatty Acid"), plus a host of Ibizan house touchstones (Larry Heard, Ballistic Brothers, Electribe 101, Salt Tank). Though the tempos occasionally dip below ones necessary to keep moving, Caf? del Mar, Volumen Cinco adds a breath of fresh air to a classic American beach party as well as open-air Ibizan clubnights. ~ John Bush

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A Windham Hill Christmas by Various Artists (CD - 09/01/2003)
 

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A Windham Hill Christmas by Various Artists (CD - 09/01/2003)
"A Windham Hill Christmas" (09/01/2003) Electronic Various Artists, Windham Hill RecordsIncludes liner notes by Dawn Atkinson. While they may not be everyone's cup of herbal tea, the pioneering New Age label Windham Hill could never be accused of being anything less than tasteful. Accordingly, A WINDHAM HILL CHRISTMAS is far from the crass, mass-market commerciality of so many hastily assembled pop-crossover holiday collections. For this outing, Windham Hill gathered together some of their finest artists to create an all-instrumental album featuring re-interpretations of traditional Christmas Carols. So if you think you've heard say, "Deck the Halls" before, just wait until you catch what the sophisticated pianistic skills of Liz Story add to it. The same goes for piano guru George Winston's take on "Christmas is Coming," and on and on. And hey, Thirtysomething lovers, W.G. "Snuffy" Walden, the acoustic guitar whiz who provided that show's theme music turns up here too, delivering his version of the tried and true "The First Noel."

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Nip/Tuck by Original TV Soundtrack/Various Artists (CD - 01/01/2006)
 

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Nip/Tuck by Original TV Soundtrack/Various Artists (CD - 01/01/2006)
"Nip/Tuck" (01/01/2006) Electronic Original Soundtrack, Nettwerk AmericaPersonnel: Chris Coco, Gavin Rossdale, Sacha Puttnam, Karen Ann Poole (vocals). DJ: Gabriel & Dresden. Audio Mixers: Dave "the Wave" Dresden; Josh Gabriel.

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Putumayo Presents: World Lounge by Various Artists (CD - 04/09/2002)
 

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Putumayo Presents: World Lounge by Various Artists (CD - 04/09/2002)
"Putumayo Presents: World Lounge" (04/09/2002) Electronic Various Artists, PutumayoCompilation producers: Jacob Edgar, Elly Winiger, Lisa Lee, John McQueeney. Includes a booklet with liner notes by Jacob Edgar. Liner Note Author: Jacob Edgar. Illustrator: Nicola Heindl. World Lounge isn't really an apt name for this disc; the easy listening implications of lounge music don't do it justice. Only a couple of tracks -- by Arling & Cameron and Montefiori Cocktail -- come close to lounge, and they're actually more '60s-influenced. Most of the cuts here are surprisingly meaty, whether it's the Indian inflections that drive both "Dimdanana" or Nicola Conte's "Missione a Bombay" or the electronic tango of the much-lauded Franco-Argentinian collaboration Gotan Project. Perhaps the only real disappointment on the record is the track by Dissidenten, which was pioneering global fusion music in the late '80s but here seems uninventive and tired with "Instinctive Traveler." Italy's Mau Mau offers "Venus Nabalera," a wonderfully atmospheric piece, and even though Blue Asia's "Abyssinean Dub" doesn't have that much dub content, it's still a pleasurable listening exercise. Add to that some superb sequencing -- the tracks segue beautifully into one another -- and you have one of the best compilations that Putumayo has put out in a long time. ~ Chris Nickson

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Putumayo Presents: Euro Lounge by Various Artists (CD - 03/25/2003)
 

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Putumayo Presents: Euro Lounge by Various Artists (CD - 03/25/2003)
"Putumayo Presents: Euro Lounge" (03/25/2003) Electronic Various Artists, PutumayoPersonnel: Nil Karaibrahimgil (vocals). Liner Note Author: Jacob Edgar. Illustrator: Nicola Heindl. Photographers: Fabio Lovino; Niels Schumm. Because there is so much lazy, careless, appallingly sloppy A&R in the recording industry, A&R people who do their job well should always be applauded. And when it comes to A&R, Putumayo has been thoughtful and intelligent more often than not. Putumayo's A&R people usually do a lot of hard thinking when they assemble a compilation, which is why world music enthusiasts hold the company in such high regard. A good example of Putumayo's thoughtfulness is Euro Lounge, which takes a look at the more melodic world/electronica experimentation that has been coming from Europe. Some world/electronica fusion can be forceful, abrasive, dissonant, and hyper, but Euro Lounge doesn't get into any of Europe's rave-friendly techno/world sounds. This compilation focuses primarily on Europe's more melodic, relaxed world/club fare -- in other words, chill-out grooves for club hounds who are into world music. And in the 21st century, that could be anything from downtempo mixed with Brazilian music to trip-hop/Middle Eastern hybrids. Most of the artists on Euro Lounge come from various European countries, including Italy (Daniele Silvestri, Bandabardo, Gabin, S-Tone Inc.), Belgium (Gare du Nord), and Spain (Mastretta). But their influences aren't strictly European. Gabin, for example, brings a Brazilian influence to "Sweet Sadness," while S-Tone Inc. is very Indian-influenced on "Limbe." And some of the artists on Euro Lounge don't actually live in Europe. Ilhan Ersahin, for example, is a part-Turkish, part-Swedish jazz saxophonist who was born in Stockholm but now lives in New York. The John Coltrane-influenced Ersahin has recorded some memorable post-bop albums, but "Girl" isn't jazz -- it's an enjoyably moody blend of downtempo and Turkish pop. Full of surprises, Euro Lounge is yet another appealing example of the sort of hard thinking that usually goes into Putumayo's compilations. ~ Alex Henderson

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Verve Remixed by Various Artists (CD - 04/30/2002)
 

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Verve Remixed by Various Artists (CD - 04/30/2002)
"Verve Remixed" (04/30/2002) Electronic Various Artists, Verve (USA)Compilation producers: Dahlia Ambach, Jason Olaine. Recorded between 1944 & 1991. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Personnel: Adam Jones (guitar); Larry Gold (cello); Otto Engelhard (trombone); Marc Cary (Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer); Mark de Clive-Lowe (keyboards, programming); Kaidi Tatham, MJ Cole (keyboards); Justin Chancellor (bass guitar); Perry Melius (drums, drum programming); Pentagon (programming); Tricky (drum programming). Audio Mixers: Georg Tomandl; Jeff Chestek; King Britt; Alex Attias; Pentagon; Steve Christian. Audio Remasterer: Horst Schnebel. Audio Remixers: Joe Claussell; De-Phazz; dZihan & Kamien; Michael Kreiner; UFO!; King Britt; MJ Cole; Mark de Clive-Lowe; Masters at Work; Pit Baumgartner; Rae & Christian; Richard Dorfmeister; Thievery Corporation; Tricky; United Future Organization. Liner Note Author: Jason Olaine. Recording information: ESL Studios, Washington D.C (2001); Grand Central Studios, Manchester, England (2001); Hot Box Studio, Metairie, LA (2001); Pulse Studios, Staten Island, NY (2001); Severe Sounds, NY (2001); Sunshine Studios (2001); The Studio, Philadelphia, PA (2001). Photographer: Mo Daoud. This compilation featuring remixes of tunes from the vaults of one of the premier '50s and '60s jazz labels varies in tone from the thumping house of the Dorfmeister Con Madrid reworking of Willie Bobo's "Spanish Grease" to the ethereal tones of Thievery Corporation's re-imagining of Astrud Gilberto's "Who Needs Forever?." Tricky performs his usual impenetrable sleight-of-hand on the Billie Holiday classic "Strange Fruit," giving the terrifying imagery of a Southern lynching an appropriately dark, disturbing feel, while in contrast Sarah Vaughan's "Summertime" is given a reggae bassline that percolates under the song's languid string arrangement. The brace of Nina Simone cuts ("Feelin' Good" and "See-Line Woman") are given the appropriate updated R&B treatment, while the other Billie Holiday track, "Don't Explain," treats the singer's voice as an adjunct to a musical experiment. Although some of the originals find themselves submerged beneath multi-layered waves of electronica, there's enough here of interest to make this an exploration well worth investigating.

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System Trance Anthems, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 02/21/2006)
 

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System Trance Anthems, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 02/21/2006)
"System Trance Anthems, Vol. 2" (02/21/2006) Electronic Various Artists, System RecordingsDJ: John Hazen. Audio Mixer: John Hazen. Audio Remixers: Denis G?kdag; Ian Wilkie.

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Ultra Chilled, Vol. 1 by Various Artists (CD - 11/27/2001)
 

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Ultra Chilled, Vol. 1 by Various Artists (CD - 11/27/2001)
"Ultra Chilled, Vol. 1" (11/27/2001) Electronic Various Artists, Ultra RecordsThis is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by DJ David Waxman. Includes liner notes by Matt Diehl. Personnel: Rosanna, Zoe Johnston (vocals). Audio Mixers: David Waxman; Moby. Audio Remixer: Jam & Spoon. Liner Note Author: Matt Diehl. Recording information: Indeep Studios, NY. Editor: David Waxman. Despite the rather unfortunate title, Ultra Chilled, Vol. 1 assembles some of the most established names in down-tempo electronica and trip-hop, mixing them with some relative unknowns. The flow from Dido to Gorillaz to St. Germain to Morcheeba is deceptively smooth, as is what will be most listeners' introductions to acts like Zero 7 and Goldfrapp, with each song seamlessly blending into one another. The sequencing on the two-disc set is a little predictable, with many of the better-known artists grouped near the front of each disc, but little glimmers of familiarity (like Alex Gopher's "The Child" on disc two or the impeccable inclusion of Badly Drawn Boy's "The Shining" on the first disc) near the ends frame the collection nicely. What could be considered dusty artifacts in the world of electronic music (Massive Attack's 1991 song "Hymn of the Big Wheel" and Moby's 1992 "Go") sound fresh in this setting, mixed expertly by David Waxman. If just listening to an album could make you instantly cooler, this could very well be it. ~ Zac Johnson

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Lounge Story, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 04/27/2004)
 

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Lounge Story, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 04/27/2004)
"Lounge Story, Vol. 2" (04/27/2004) Electronic Various Artists, Dreyfus Records (France)Compilation producers: Jazzamar, Da'Vince. This is part of Dreyfuss Records "Lounge Story" series. Dreyfus' Lounge Story, Vol. 2 collects more stylishly mellow electronica and acid jazz influenced by the lounge music of the '50s and '60s. Moondog's timeless "Lament I, Bird's Lament" gets the album off to an eclectic start; the trend continues with Klement Julienne's slinky "Mannix" and "I Want to Be With You," a lush, loungy ballad from '60s songstress Carol Ventura. The collection incorporates music from a wide array of countries, styles, and eras, but the album's refined, slightly esoteric feel is what holds it together. Other highlights include John Beltran's "Heaven and Earth," Nu Tropic's "Pascalito's Theme," Tr?by Trio's "High Jazz (Nicola Conte Remix)," and Hajime Yoshizawa's "I Am With You." More stylish and diverse than many other laid-back electronica collections, Lounge Story, Vol. 2 is recommended to anyone who wants breezy, sophisticated music that sounds both modern and timeless. ~ Heather Phares

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Bare Essentials, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 01/28/2003)
 

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Bare Essentials, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 01/28/2003)
"Bare Essentials, Vol. 2" (01/28/2003) Electronic Various Artists, Astralwerks (Record Label)Personnel: Lisa Shaw (vocals, background vocals); Zoe Ellis, Francis Chambers, Fenomenon (vocals); John Downer, Mark Anthony Jones (guitar); Dave Boonshoft (electric guitar); Gabriel Rene (wah-wah guitar); J. Rodriguez, Richard Worth (flute); Dave Warrin (Wurlitzer organ); J. Denes, Miguel Migs (keyboards, programming). Audio Mixer: Andreas Saag. Audio Remixers: J. Denes; Gabriel Rene; James Baron; Chris Scott; Jimpster; Andy Caldwell. Recording information: Moulten Studios; Plej Mansion, Gonkyburg; Sparkling Studios, Gonkyburg. Editor: J. Mark Andrus. Unknown Contributor Roles: F. Bjarnson; Ryan Raddon. Arrangers: J. Denes; Gabriel Rene; Quant. Remixes, some of them unreleased, are the order of the day for the second volume in Naked Music's Bare Essentials series. It's not a bad idea, either; fans get the sound they're after, while neophytes get a taste of what the label's about with a hit or two to boot. Two of the biggest-name remixers contribute the most, Jimpster with a remix of Blue Six's "All I Need" that balances a percussive drive with laid-back bass keys, Crazy P (aka Crazy Penis) with a pitched-up reworking of Aquanote's superb single "Nowhere" into a housey breakbeat production. Elsewhere, Naked Music executives Miguel Migs and Andy Caldwell meet in a soundclash, with Caldwell delivering an expressive, mid-tempo breakbeat mix of Migs' "The Night." New signings Central Living and Weekender get the only three originals here, and though they don't sound like they're in for the long haul, they do prove good fits with the label aesthetic. Non-fans may have trouble distinguishing this set from any of the other smooth, sleek, occasionally one-dimensional Naked Music compilations; it lives with the curse of the boutique label, releases which sound no better or worse than the last. ~ John Bush

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Prayer: A Windham Hill Collection by Various Artists (CD - 09/09/2003)
 

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Prayer: A Windham Hill Collection by Various Artists (CD - 09/09/2003)
"Prayer: A Windham Hill Collection" (09/09/2003) Electronic Various Artists, Windham Hill RecordsPersonnel: Brian Dunning (whistling, flute, accordion); Tim Ellis (acoustic guitar); Steve Erquiaga (nylon-string guitar); Deborah Henson-Conant (celtic harp); Tracy Silverman (violin, viola, keyboards); John Fitzpatrick (violin); Martha Reikow (cello); Thea Suits-Silverman (flute); Paul McCandless (bass clarinet, English horn, keyboards); Kimberly Bryden (oboe, English horn); Keith Green (French horn); Tim Story (piano, synthesizer); Jim Brickman, Philip Aaberg, Art Lande (piano); Jeff Johnson (keyboards); Phil Baker (electric bass); Michael Manring (fretless bass); Gregg Williams (percussion). Audio Mixers: Dawn Atkinson; Arturo Zitelli; Joey Kent ; Howard Johnston; Jeff Johnson; Tracy Silverman. Recording information: Big Kitty Studios, Alameda, CA; Brickhouse Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Different Fur Studios, San Francisco, CA; Far Sight Studio, Frankfurt, German; Gutlab Digital Recording, Oakland, CAskywalker Sound, M; Jacordi Studio, Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland; M-Works, Arlington, MA; Seventh Chance Studio, Maumee, OH; Studio La Nuova Ciminiera, Catania, Italy; The Ark, Camano Island, WA; The Arlington, Portland, OR; The Kung Bakery Annex, Portland, OR; Zeta Recording, Holland, OH. Arrangers: Jeff Johnson; Jim Brickman; Paul McCandless; Philip Aaberg; Steve Erquiaga; Thea Suits-Silverman; Tracy Silverman; Tim Story; Brian Dunning. Like others in the series of "Windham Hill Collections" (see THANKSGIVING, RELAXATION, or AMERICA), PRAYER brings together artists associated with the label or with the New Age genre in general to perform musical selections based on a theme. Like the others discs in this series, the performances on PRAYER are of a high quality, and provide an appropriate soundtrack to quiet meditation or a restful drive through the countryside. The source material here is religious, and includes Bach's "Ave Maria" (performed by guitarist Steve Erquiaga), Mozart's "Ave Verum Corpus"(performed by pianist Philip Aaberg), and Faure's "Sanctus from Requiem" (performed by Tim Story on piano and synthesizer). There are also traditional hymns ("Holy, Holy, Holy;" the Irish traditional "Be Thou My Vision"), and originals from flautist Thea Suits and violinist Tracy Silverman. Traditionally reverent, yet laced with contemporary flourishes, PRAYER is a fresh take on spiritual music that is appropriate for sacred and secular contexts.

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A Windham Hill Christmas, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 10/07/2003)
 

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"A Windham Hill Christmas, Vol. 2" (10/07/2003) Electronic Various Artists, Windham Hill RecordsIncludes liner notes by John Diliberto. This is part of Windham Hill's "Christmas" series. Personnel: David Cullen (guitar, keyboards); George Winston, William Coulter, Alex de Grassi (guitar); Nina Gerber (acoustic guitar); Will Ackerman (baritone guitar); Steve Erquiaga (nylon-string guitar); Barbara Higbie (hammer dulcimer, celtic harp, violin, piano, synthesizer); Tracy Silverman (violin, electric violin, viola, keyboards); Martha Reikow (cello); Brian Dunning (flute, pennywhistle, accordion); Thea Suits-Silverman (flute); Paul McCandless (oboe, English horn, keyboards); Kimberly Bryden (oboe); Tim Story (piano, synthesizer); Jim Brickman, Liz Story (piano); Philip Aaberg (grand piano); Richard Sch?nerz (keyboards, percussion programming); Michael Manring (fretless bass). Audio Mixers: Dawn Atkinson; Corin Nelsen; Howard Johnston; Neil Harris. Liner Note Author: John Dillberto. Recording information: Big Kitty Studios, Alameda, CA; Brickhouse Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Different Fur Studios, San Francisco, CA; Farsight Studio, Frankfurt, Germany; Gutlab South, Nashville, TN; Imaginary Road STudios, Windham County, VT; Jacordi Studio, Clane, County Kildare, Ireland; Liberty Village Arts Center, Chester, MT; Maggie's House, Redwood Valley, CA; Seventh Chance Studio, Maumee, OH; The Ark, Camano Island, WA; TuttoMedia Studios, Venice, CA; Zeta Recording, Holland, OH. Editor: Philip Aaberg. Photographers: David Ross; Rob Atkins; Irene Young; Richard Schultz; Patrick Hinely; Ray Katchatorian; David Rose; Carl Story & the Rambling Mountaineers. Arrangers: David Cullen; George Winston; Will Ackerman; Richard Sch?nerz; Jim Brickman; Liz Story; Paul McCandless; Philip Aaberg; Steve Erquiaga; Alex de Grassi; Barbara Higbie; Tracy Silverman; Tim Story; Brian Dunning. Following in the footsteps of the previous collection, A Windham Hill Christmas, Vol. 2 gathers more relaxing, sophisticated holiday music as performed by Windham Hill's roster of artists. The collection finds the right balance between traditional and contemporary, both in terms of its sound and its choice of songs. Will Ackerman and David Cullen's "I Wonder as I Wander" sounds gently modern, while Paul McCandless' "In Dulci Jubilo" has a slightly more traditional bent. Tracy Silverman and Thea Suits' strings and flute interpretation of "Away in a Manger" mixes both approaches and is breathtaking in its lovely simplicity. Most of the performances here, including Barbara Higbie's "Patapan," suggest pristine snowscapes or, in the case of Jim Brickman's "The First Noel," the warmth of a hearth, but Steve Erquiaga's "Joy to the World" may be the first rendition of the carol that sounds downright sunny. Tracks by Richard Sch?nherz, Alex de Grassi, and Tim Story and George Winston's "Silver Bells" complete the album, which like A Windham Hill Christmas, makes a lovely, subtle soundtrack to the holidays. ~ Heather Phares

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Thanksgiving: A Windham Hill Collection by Various Artists (CD - 10/13/1998)
 

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Thanksgiving: A Windham Hill Collection by Various Artists (CD - 10/13/1998)
"Thanksgiving: A Windham Hill Collection" (10/13/1998) Electronic Various Artists, Windham Hill RecordsEngineers include: Brian Keane, Jeff-Frez Albrecht, Tony Mills. A Thanksgiving recording? That's what the folks at Windham Hill have proposed. Whether or not the theme truly makes sense is quickly made irrelevant by the beautiful performances. Of particular note is the stunning performance of "We Gather Together" by Paul McCandless, Philip Aaberg, and Michael Manring. The entire set is a consistently beautiful listen that can be, and should be, enjoyed year round. ~ Robert Taylor

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Caf? del Mar, Vol. 7 by Various Artists (CD - 05/07/2005)
 

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Caf? del Mar, Vol. 7 by Various Artists (CD - 05/07/2005)
"Caf? del Mar, Vol. 7" (05/07/2005) Electronic Various Artists, MCA Records (USA)Personnel: Joy Rose, Cathy Battistessa (vocals); Ben Lord, Norberto Rodriguez, Lakki Patey (guitar); Nathan Bray (trumpet); Pete Yeadon, Jules Evans, Professor Stretch, Robin Taylor-Firth (keyboards, programming); Fros'T, Oystein Sev?g (keyboards). Audio Mixers: Damien Asker-Browne; EASE; Jules Evans; Professor Stretch; Moby. Recording information: Battery Studios; Benirras Studios; Touchwood Studios, Leeds, England; Virtual Sound Lab Studios. Photographer: Rick Guest. Unknown Contributor Role: EASE. Arrangers: Pete Yeadon; Fros'T; Ned Kelly; Professor Stretch; Joy Rose; Underwolves. The Cafe del Mar series of compilations is inspired by a cafe of the same name in Ibiza, centered around sunset watching, and also, like much of Ibiza, club music. The ambient music on these anthologies is designed to complement sunset watching, and the collections have thereby become renowned as repositories of "chill out" music; it's even been reported that Madonna counts these among her favorite records. Bush (represented by a N.O.W. remix of "Letting the Cables Sleep") and Moby (with "Whispering Wind") are the only names likely to be recognized by most listeners of this volume, which was assembled by Bruno, a DJ at Cafe Del Mar itself. It's jet-set music with class or, to be harsher, music for members of the leisure class who can afford to while away their hours at such expensive resorts, but want their sultry electronica-cum-Muzak with a tinge of hip artiness. It's only a tinge; it's relaxing but slick ambient music (some vocal, some instrumental), the arrangements' electronics and synths sometimes colored by Mediterranean or South American-sounding guitars and melodies. It's easy to picture this as the soundtrack to holiday romance films in which young, rich, and beautiful couples, such as the one pictured on the sleeve, begin affairs on a spectacularly lit beach at dusk. The rest of us just have to put this on in the kitchen while we heat our soup and sulk with envy. ~ Richie Unterberger

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Slow Music for Fast Times by Various Artists (CD - 03/27/2001)
 

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Slow Music for Fast Times by Various Artists (CD - 03/27/2001)
"Slow Music for Fast Times" (03/27/2001) Electronic Various Artists, Hearts Of SpaceSlow Music for Fast Times is exactly that. Taken from the NPR program "Hearts of Space," it calls itself a "long drink from an oasis." It certainly has a soothing, contemplative feel to it. The music is slow and nicely varied, ranging from choral pieces ("Choral Masterworks: Alleluia") to chanting ("La Buddha") to a guitar-based sound ("The Lamentation of Turlough O'Carolan"). David Darling's "Children" is one of the most outstanding pieces in the project. It is particularly affecting, with a haunting, bittersweet sound to it. John Boswell's "4 a.m" is another outstanding piece; it's evocative and moody, somehow capturing exactly what 4 a.m. sounds like. Bill Douglas' "Lake Isle of Innisfree" has an a cappella opening and a woodsy, open feel to it. Slow Music for Fast Times is background music; quiet and atmospheric, it's music to read, relax, or go to sleep to. ~ Melinda Hill

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Babylon Rewound [Digipak] [Limited] by Various Artists/Thievery Corporation (CD - 11/02/2004)
 

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Babylon Rewound [Digipak] [Limited] by Various Artists/Thievery Corporation (CD - 11/02/2004)
"Babylon Rewound [Digipak] [Limited]" (11/02/2004) Electronic Various Artists, ESLThis is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Electronic music ordinances decree Babylon Rewound a "remix collection," but the eight-track set has a lot in common with traditional Jamaican dub albums as it stretches out the tunes from the Richest Man in Babylon album to their laziest and druggiest potential. Problem is, these so-so tunes don't really deserve this treatment, but they're actually improved by all the wandering, since Thievery Corporation are groovier remixers than most. Groovier than Kid Loco -- judging from his smooth jazzing and unnecessary take on "Until the Morning" -- but not as cool as Voidd, who adds a light house touch to "Un Simple Histoire," the highlight by far. Getting lost in Thievery Corporation's dubby remixes is easy, since lazier and looser are qualities their buttoned-up Richest Man could have benefited from. The crooked path the new, reggae-drenched track "Truth and Rights" takes suggests even they're aware of the need to loosen the tie, but it fades right as it catches fire, pulling its punch. Still, there's more sensi and less sensibility than usual, which makes Babylon Rewound necessary for fans and worth checking for dabblers. ~ David Jeffries

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