19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sublime collection of soothing mood music, January 24, 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: Hi Fidelity Lounge Vol. 2 (Audio CD)
I am a big big fan of lounge/downbeat/trip-hop bands and compilations but this example really sets a new standard. Maybe it's the lush reverb, the intricate production or the choice of tracks but this compilation is better than all that go before it. I have K&D, Tosca, Thievery, Skinny, Dusted, Air, all the Pork recordings, you name it but this one hits the spot - it's perfect. Hi-fi Lounge volume 1 was good in itself but whoever put this little lot together really knows what they're doing. If you buy only downtempo album, buy this one, you won't be dissappointed. You'd be hard-pressed to beat this.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice and classic, November 25, 2002
This review is from: Hi Fidelity Lounge Vol. 2 (Audio CD)
The current market for modern house, dub, downtempo, slash whatever music can be frightening for those people just getting into the field. People hear the music in clubs and like it. But when they go to buy, it's a different story. So many labels, producers, compliations are out there along with a good amount of genuine [stuff]. No wonder that this broad genre of music is still facing a challenge in catching on in the states.
Labels like Chicago's Guidance (along with New York's Naked, HedKandi from the UK, and Compost from Germany) cut through all of that and give casual buyers quality tracks, nothing less. Out of the three versions of Hi Fidelity Lounge, I find volume 2 the strongest by far - not at all boring if you listen for the subtleties in production and composition across artists. The iCube track, "Adore," is masterful and practically worth the price of admission alone, and there's not a single track that I wouldn't mind grooving out to in the club (or the bedroom, or the kitchen). The label has done a good job of putting them together in an order that "feels" like a well-selected set.
If you go out to lounge or downbeat nights on the town and find yourself with the urge to look over the DJ's shoulder every other track, check out this series as well as Hi Fideliy Dub sessions. You'll probably find a lot of what's being played out on this label and the others mentioned. If you're an experienced DJ, a CD like this is a great way to preview what you're going to buy on vinyl next time you visit the record store. If you're lucky enough, you may even find it on vinyl.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This CD is very "Funky For You"., March 1, 2003
This review is from: Hi Fidelity Lounge Vol. 2 (Audio CD)
This CD, for lack of a better word, is "THE BOMB"!
Every song on here is awesome but my favorite songs are:
"You, My Baby, and I", "Incident at Gate 7", "Funky For You", "Adore", "Remember Me", and "Cool (Barbare)".
"You, My Baby, and I" seems abrasive at first but it quickly turns into wonderful lounge. The music is very ambient and it hugs your brain. The vocals on this song are beautiful.
"Incident at Gate 7" is one of my favorite Theivery Corporation songs. This song sounds like you're lying on a tropical island, just bronzing in the sunlight and drinking your Martini.
If "Funky For You" doesn't make you want to dance, it will make you want to relax and take a load off. Sit in a comfortable chair or lay in bed and just let the day slide off of you. Great vocals. Very urban but also very ambient and awesome.
"Adore" has to be one of the brightest gems on this CD. This song is just gorgeous. This song kisses your brain. Listen to this song. I don't even have to explain more because I know you'll love it.
"Remember Me" is a beautiful song. The vocals are so beautiful. You will end up playing this song on a loop for days.
and lastly, "Cool (Barbare)" is very Reggae and very gorgeous too. This song will make you dance and wish you knew French. You will definitely love this song. Its very fun and loungey.
I bought this CD and was very happy with it. I didn't know who anyone was except Theivery Corporation, so I was kind of scared this CD was going to be [bad]. I don't regret buying this CD at all.
If you buy this CD, you will not be disappointed.
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