Hôtel Costes, Vol. 9: Neuf
Stéphane Pompougnac · 2006
71 min · 16 tracks · lounge music
A sophisticated blend of downtempo grooves and eclectic samples that evoke a cosmopolitan lounge atmosphere.
Why this album works
This volume is significant for its role in popularizing lounge music within mainstream culture during the mid-2000s, often featured in upscale venues and fashion shows. It also contributed to the Hôtel Costes brand's identity as a lifestyle label, influencing subsequent compilations in the genre.
- Best for
- sophisticated lounge atmosphere dynamic flow with peaks long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- When 'Hôtel Costes, Vol. 9: Neuf' was released in 2006, Stéphane Pompougnac was already a prominent figure in the lounge music scene, following up his successful previous volumes in the Hôtel Costes series. This album continued to solidify his reputation as a curator of stylish ambient soundscapes, showcasing his ability to mix established tracks with fresh remixes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hooverphonic· Thievery Corporation· Capsule
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Ballad of Sacco and Vanzetti 4:51
- 2 No One in This World Standout 4:15
- 3 All I Want 3:09
- 4 One 4:48
- 5 Emotional Rescue (2 Many Beats remix) Standout 3:09
- 6 Diferente 4:39
- 7 Con mi sombra 4:55
- 8 Kiss Me Twice 4:44
- 9 You Ain’t Really Down (Jazzanova’s Hey Baby remix) Standout 6:46
- 10 Little White Roses 6:08
- 11 Free for All (Soundstream remix) 4:59
- 12 Bluebird 3:42
- 13 Et toutes ces choses… 4:45
- 14 Paris… demain matin… 3:35
- 15 Womb 3:44
- 16 Belle 3:30
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