Hôtel Costes, Vol. 3: Étage 3
Stéphane Pompougnac · 2000
76 min · 15 tracks · lounge music
A sophisticated blend of chill-out grooves and jazzy melodies that transport listeners to a stylish lounge atmosphere.
Why this album works
'Hôtel Costes, Vol. 3' received critical acclaim and became a staple in lounges worldwide, contributing to the popularization of downtempo and chill-out music at the turn of the millennium. The album's influence can be seen in its chart performance and how it shaped the sound of subsequent compilation albums in the genre.
- Career context
- By the time 'Hôtel Costes, Vol. 3' was released in 2000, Stéphane Pompougnac had already established himself as a key figure in the lounge music scene with two preceding volumes of the series. This album solidified his reputation for curating a sound that perfectly encapsulates the upscale vibe of Parisian nightlife and laid the groundwork for his future work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hooverphonic· Thievery Corporation· Capsule
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ambrosia Standout 3:26
- 2 Where Do I Begin (Away Team mix) 4:07
- 3 Les Chrysanthèmes 4:04
- 4 Hi-Fi Trumpet (Boyz From Brazil mix) 4:17
- 5 Yachts (A Man Called Adam mix) Standout 5:39
- 6 Late Lounge Lover 4:48
- 7 Latazz 7:30
- 8 Apollo (Adam Goldstone edit) 5:51
- 9 Cruisin’ 4:55
- 10 Timeless (Orange Factory remix) 6:28
- 11 PNC aux portes 5:47
- 12 Cleopatra in New York 3:54
- 13 Electrorloge 6:28
- 14 Last Tango in Paris Standout 4:33
- 15 Every Time (A Man Called Adam Balearic remix) 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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