Customer Reviews

Cafe Del Mar Chillhouse 1

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I find myself overwhelmed by the hundreds upon hundreds of compilations that captialize on the words "Ibiza" and "Chill House", etc. Most of these compilations aren't worth your time or money. This 2CD set, however, is one HUGE exception to the rule. I have had this CD since it was released back in 1999 and it is the most consistently played mix in my collection. There is a good reason is hasn't gone out of print. It is amazingly lush, tropical, laid back, and absolutely gorgeous. There are no clunkers on the entire set. This is the perfect soundtrack to a chilled out party with friends, sitting by the pool, or even relaxing at home in front of the fireplace. Perfection! -- I also HIGHLY recommend "Bargrooves: Al Fresco" as a great companion to this 2CD set.

This is a great uplifting house CD - it will wash your cares away. Perfect for beach parties and putting you in a good mood on sunny summer evenings. If you are expecting a sound like Cafe del Mar Vol 1-7 then you will be surprised. This CD is totally different so if not a fan of house music then this won't be for you. But I am and I love it. Bring on the sun!!

Before my brother bought this cd, I was never really into house music. After listing to these 2 cds, I was hooked on chill/deep/soulful house. I don't understand why this cd was rated by others as a 3.5 ?! This cd doesn't need a rating. After you listen to it...you'll understand that it doesn't need a rating because it defies that. So pop this cd in...to chill(obviously) or conversate...and enjoy the sounds that bruno of cafe del mar brings in this chill house mix.

It's makes people wiggle but doesnt give you a headache. consistently upbeat yet relaxing tunes that make guests come up and ask "what is this you are playing?"

Worth it.

For all ibiza and Cafe del mar lovers, this chill out is the last one of the 5 cds a good music lovers must have. What can I say, it is pure chill house for the terrace and the sun. I can't live without this collection and number one is amazing like the rest.

very very repetitive beats, zero variation. The good part is the tracks are jazzy housemixes, with strong bass lines. Typical.

Standout tracks - An American in Paris.

don't listen, feel it.

On a technical level, yes it can be boring...

but its so emotional. vibe baby.

This is, in my opinion, an extremely dull, uninspired collection of house music. The notable feature of this collection is the drum machine that drives every selection and makes everything sound the same. There are no interesting rhythms, no instrumental coloration, no remarkable vocals, no catchy musical phrasing, nothing that would many any of these selections something you would really want to listen to. There isn't a single cut that stands out -- the entire two-disc CD has the same monotonous beat, and one number can't be distinguished from the next. This tepid collection seems to have been randomly compiled, and its greatest sin is that it doesn't even inspire a listener to want to get up and dance. If you want house music, there are dozens of better, more interesting, and more exciting collections than this. If you want chill or jazzy music with a house twist, try the Slip 'n' Slide "Jazz in the House" series, or Nu Cool's "Beach House," or any of the original Cafe del Mar CD's, which are not house, but wonderfully combine trip hop, jazzy, chill music with some danceable beats and rhythms.

Too bad there's not a rating for "less than 1" rating. I am a Cafe del Mar fan and had high expectations for the Chill House No. 1 cds. Wow, what a disappointment! While listening to the tracks on the 2-cd set, I kept thinking "Man, this sounds like reconstituted disco of the worse type! This music is awful and a waste of my hard-earned money. I am very disappointed with this compilation from Bruno.

Well i just want to said that i can listento this CD for a thousands times and i never get tired of to it.