Coco (2 CD Set) [Import]

Parov Stelar (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 16, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: 101 DISTRIBUTION
• ASIN: B002TSMIII
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,297 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #76 in Music > Dance & DJ > Techno

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Coco (feat. Lilja Bloom) 2:58

2. Hurt 3:00

3. For Rose 3:09

4. True Romance (feat. Lilja Bloom) 3:17

5. Distance (feat. Lylith) 2:41

6. Wake Up Sister 2:54

7. Let's Roll (feat. Blaktroniks) 3:14

8. Sunny Bunny Blues (feat. Veda 36) 3:04

9. Dandy (feat. Yola B.) 3:00

10. Your Man 3:14

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. The Mojo Radio Gang (Radio Version) 2:39

2. Ragtime Cat (feat. Lilja Bloom) 2:59

3. Silent Snow (Original Version) 5:10

4. Libella Swing 4:03

5. Catgroove 3:56

6. Matilda 3:21

7. The Flame 5:31

8. Fleur de Lille 5:15

9. Hotel Axos 5:33

10. Monster (Original Version) 5:12

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

With his unmistakable sound-mix of Jazz- and Swing samples and electronic music, Parov Stelar has secured his own unique position in the world of music. His upcoming fourth album Coco is eagerly awaited. The double CD starts off where his successful LP s Rough Cuts , Seven And Storm and Shine ended. On the other hand he is consequently developing his established jazzy sound, by adding new stylistic elements to his tunes. Also his dancefloor-productions, that up to now have only been published as singles, find a debut to a greater extent on his album. They meet with Stelar s melancholic-melodious trademark-sound, which is well known from his earlier albums, but now is also spiced up with Hip-Hop beats and synth-pads. Parov Stelar manages to build bridges between his own worlds of sound with these extensive LP as well he as he does with listening- and dance-music in general. An electrifying album to fall for.

The two CDs are originally thought of as one with tracks that can be danced to and one with tracks just for listening. Nevertheless the line between those two approaches becomes blurred in Parov Stelar s newest compositions. The album makes your feet tap more and more with every track. The musician himself sees the whole thing as a book for musical readers which is classically defined in introduction, middle part and end. Because of downloading hit numbers on downloading platforms the listening in to albums and thereby reflecting on less prominent tracks, is lost. Parov Stelar sets Coco as a statement against this habit. Apart from two cooperation-tracks with the saxophone-player from his live-band, Max The Sax, Stelar has cooperated with six singers from different genres. This again gives Coco a characteristic, one and only feeling.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complex. Catchy. Addictive..., January 13, 2010

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J. Spiegler (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coco (2 CD Set) (Audio CD)

From behind the curtains, Parov Stelar reveals a new masterpiece with Coco. His trademark style seamlessly blends the catchy sounds of 1930s jazz and swing instrumentals with bouncing hip-hop and dance beats. A careful interspersion of funky samples keeps things fresh, while edgy lyrics set the mood just right.

Truly his most complex and colorful work yet, Coco is an addictive audio-feast. Evoking images of 1940s film noir and detective mysteries ("Hurt"), Disc 1 enters familiar territory from previous LPs Rough Cuts and Seven & Storm. The moody instrumentals tell stories almost as emotionally as the sultry and smokey vocals of featured artist, Lilja Bloom (returning from the album, "Shine").

Not featured in his previous LPs, this time around Parov is able to switch gears and shift into two hip-hop tracks. Here the 1930s slide into the passenger seat as melodic background samples, while featured artist, Blaktroniks, takes you on a funky joy ride with "Let's Roll". A few mellow tracks help balance out Disc 1 with a chillout, downtempo pace. "Letoile" takes a minimalist approach with its gentle piano/synthesizer and soft beat, while Max the Sax provides fleeting saxophone riffs that quietly take center stage.

Pumping new life into old jazz, Disc 2 boosts the beats and brightens the horns. Unlike his previous LPs, this is a disc that "can be danced to" as the sticker on the cover amusingly advertises. Upbeat songs, like "The Mojo Radio Gang" and "Catgrooves", keep your hips swinging and your foot tapping. Stelar is much bolder with some the electronic samples this time around too. This heavier sound gives several tracks a powerful, gritty tone that pushes the Charleston into the dance club. (Try "Ragtime Cat" and "Fleur De Lille").

If you know who Parov Stelar is, this is a must-have album. And if you're a newcomer to Parov's unique fusion of sounds, you can't go wrong with Coco.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Parov Stelar Coco, June 16, 2010

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johnnychrome (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coco (2 CD Set) (Audio CD)

Marc "Hildy" review say's it all, i cannot enhance his reveiw anymore than to say it's all true - if this was a single album i would have been more that blown away - put it on the player and let it roll - there is something for everyone, from the sweetest swingin grooves to the more upbeat electronic tracks... i love it, get it now :)~

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, December 9, 2009

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Marc "Hildy" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Coco (2 CD Set) (Audio CD)

Parov Stelar is currently one of the best DJs in the business. This album is excellent.