Hôtel Costes, Vol. 3: Étage 3
Stéphane Pompougnac · 2000
76 min · 15 tracks · lounge music
A seamless blend of downtempo grooves and sophisticated lounge aesthetics, ideal for an upscale ambiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ambrosia — Opening with ethereal vocals over a smooth groove, this track perfectly encapsulates the chic vibe of the compilation.
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Hi-Fi Trumpet (Boyz From Brazil mix) — The vibrant brass sections and upbeat tempo make this remix stand out, creating an infectious energy that elevates the listening experience.
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Late Lounge Lover — This track combines sultry rhythms with lush instrumentation, representing Pompougnac's signature style of blending romance with sophistication.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album maintains a cohesive lounge aesthetic but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent downtempo groove throughout, with tracks blending seamlessly into one another without significant breaks.
- Several tracks incorporate live instrumentation alongside electronic elements, creating a layered and textured sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sophisticated lounge ambiance
- wave-like pacing dynamics
- long, immersive listening sessions
- chill-out groove focus
- contemplative evening relaxation
Where this album fits
- 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, following the success of his previous compilations. This album marked his third entry in the Hôtel Costes series and solidified his reputation for curating a unique sound that combined house beats with elements of jazz and world music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thievery Corporation· Air· Zero 7
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ambrosia 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) 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 4:33
- 15 Every Time (A Man Called Adam Balearic remix) 4:07
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