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Hôtel Costes, Vol. 1: Café Costes

Stéphane Pompougnac · 1999

78 min · 16 tracks · lounge music

An intoxicating blend of elegant lounge grooves and eclectic world music influences, perfect for leisurely evenings.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing and flow

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Hôtel Costes, Vol. 1: Café Costes' marks Stéphane Pompougnac's debut album, establishing him as a significant figure in the lounge music scene. At this point in his career, he was building on his experience as a DJ at the renowned Hôtel Costes in Paris, where he curated an atmosphere that combined chic sophistication with diverse musical styles.
Stylistic neighbors
Hooverphonic· Thievery Corporation· Capsule

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 My Funny Valentine (album version edit) 7:52
  • 2 Cubafro con amigos 5:32
  • 3 First Class 77 5:48
  • 4 Green Tree 0:40
  • 5 Pour faire le portrait d’un oiseau 6:14
  • 6 No Jive 4:24
  • 7 Rollin’ on Chrome (Wild Motherfucker dub) 4:46
  • 8 No Communication, No Love (Devastating) (original mix) 5:41
  • 9 Château rouge 2:48
  • 10 La neblina del verano 4:01
  • 11 Luna de Rio (The Guitar & Vibe version) 5:55
  • 12 Chorando sim 4:12
  • 13 I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango) 4:24
  • 14 Migration 6:07
  • 15 Machine pour les oreilles 5:40
  • 16 Love the DJ 4:30

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