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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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