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.
Why this album works
This album played a pivotal role in popularizing the lounge music genre in the late 1990s and early 2000s, influencing countless compilations and artists in the chillout scene. Its success helped to elevate the profile of Hôtel Costes as a cultural hotspot, leading to subsequent volumes and a broader recognition of curated music experiences in upscale venues.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- 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) Standout 7:52
- 2 Cubafro con amigos Standout 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) Standout 4:24
- 14 Migration 6:07
- 15 Machine pour les oreilles 5:40
- 16 Love the DJ 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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