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I like that each track is really unique, and that despite this, everything really fits together nicely. and #9-"Enzo" by Kraak and Smaak. I actually really enjoy listening to this album. The only two less-than-stellar songs for me are #7-"The Game" by Dublex Inc. Seeing as how I can't give the whole album a rating of 4.5 stars (which is what I think it really deserves), I'll be generous and give it 5. It's interesting to see how each new volume in the series will be either really loved by some and really hated by others. Personally, I could never really get into Hotel Costes 8.But this one is a different story.
As I type I am listening to track 7 Dublex Inc 'The Game' and it is so mindlessly boring I can't believe nothing better could be found for a compilation that is only assembled once a year. Not even the great album cover can rescue this. I have to agree with the reviewers who believe Stephane Pompougnac has completely dropped the ball on this one. To my ear, much of this album sounds like B side pop singles. Vol 11 is the last I'll be buying. The quality of the Hotel Costes series has progressively declined, but there were always some songs on the last few albums to keep me hanging on. Unfortunately, I find it hard to say anything good about this lot.
In our reviews, we are encouraged to be as specific as possible, so as to be as helpful as possible to the readers of our reviews. At worst, they are vulgar and obscene (try keeping a straight face while listening to "Sax 4 Sex" from Cafe del Mar). However, is it possible to be specific about the tracks in these compilations when each and every one of them is so utterly forgettable, even after multiple listenings. Is it just me, or does it seem that the latest efforts from both Hotel Costes and Cafe del Mar are devoid of anything fresh, exciting, or novel. At best, they are watered down rehashes of old material: a sort of homogenized amalgam of now-cliched House motifs.
While this is groovy and a little silly. I really, really enjoyed this one. : ) Still a great listen with a martini in your hand. There's a lot going on, but that's what gives it such a great background, swanky hotel bar vibe. I think perhaps some of the other reviewers might prefer a "lighter" and more ostentatious sound.
AND THE CLASSIC.VERY FUNY. and. I LIKE12.- AVISADOof course 13.- BOA SORTE, 05.- skip to the bip.
AND IM A BIG FAN OF SP WORK. IS A GREAT ALBUM. ( IM NOT VERY GOOD IN ENGLISH ).I HAVE ALL THE HC.
HOTEL COSTES STILL BEING THE BEST OF THE BEST. 06 i want a litte dogy.DONT MISSED THIS ONE.ITS A VERY GOOD ONE. I THING HE ALWAYS IS WORKING IN BRING SOMETHING DIFERENT BUT ALWAYS KEEPING A VERY FANCY AND GOOD TASTE.
HC 11.
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