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Sub Zero: The Essential Chill Out Collection

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After getting into the electronica/chill out/trip-hop/downtempo genre with CD's from bands like Zero 7 and Herbert,I started to purchase many "Chill-Out" CD's. Now, with over 20 CD's in under a year and from many different sources, I have to say that Sub Zero really caught my ear. Amadeus Tapioca is simply amazing with his beats that keep dancing along, while songs like Electric Skychurch from Heaven are really catchy tunes. This CD is actually 2 CD's in one. One CD has songs you can dance to, while another CD is more for just listening and chilling. If you like Electronica at all, get this CD. You will not be disappointed. Now if only the DJ's in the Sacramento clubs would get wise to this music : )

Oh, what can I say but excellent deep sexy music from deep and sexy musicians. Some of these artists I have not heard of but I will be looking for more from them. This is an excellent compilation of chill music. I would go as far as to say it is a must have. This cd covers what you need for dancing, chilling, making love or watching the stars lying on a blanket at night.
Kewl!

"Sub Zero" contains two CDs of some of the best in ambient/chill-out/electronica. These tracks, many un-released and hard-to-find, come from an amazing array of internationl artists including Goldfrapp, Gotan Project, Trnce Vision Steppers and Amadeus Tapioka.

The first CD is titled "Fahrenheit" and contains more upbeat tunes, such as "Utopia" by Goldfrapp, "Glide" by Afterlife, "Last Tango in Paris" by Gotan Project and "Foto Viva" by Mo' Horizons. CD two is titled "Centigrade" and contains the more mellow, chill out grooves. Some of the best on this CD are "Opium" by Moodswings, "Carpe Noctem" by Pulsar Bleu, and "Heaven" by Electric Skychruch.

This is a great collection for anyone who's already into ambient/chill out music or for those wanting to get a taste of it.

When I first saw "Sub Zero", I was like: "Not another compilation CD from Water Music Records! Dang, How many do they have out?" Anyway, I had the cash in my pocket and being the avid music fan that I am, I bought the CD, rationalizing on the way to the register why I needed it. "It says "The Essential Chill Out Collection," so of course I need it!" Then I read where it said "Sub Zero" was full of pereviously unreleased tracks and rare imports. More reason for me to buy the CD, not to mention the myriad of artists on the compilation that I had never heard of before. I love variety and this CD would be perfect in my collection. My one problem with the CD is the ubiquitous "Utopia" which seems to be on every comp CD I buy. Enough already! At least they did remix the song, which was a delight, but I'm still tired of hearing it. Also, Gotan Project is another group I am tired of seeing on comp CDs...but at least they didn't put "Epoca" on this one. If I see that song one more time...
With that said, I would love to hear more from outstanding artists like P.F.L., E.D. Swangz, Amadeus Tapioka, Mo' Horizons and France & Dom...They have really killer tracks on "Sub Zero" that are sure to get you movin' and pressing the repeat button on your CD player over and over! All in all, truly an "Essential Chill Out CD" to own!

"Subzero: The Essential Chill-Out" collection is an eclectic set of music from around the world. The back of the cd cover mentions how many of these musical tracks are from places such as: Germany, France, England, Denmark, Norway, Austria, and the United States. Disc One contains thirteen musical tracks and Disc Two contains twelve. My favorite song in this selection is currently "Utopia" by Goldfrapp. "Subzero:The Essential Chillout Collection" is best for anyone that enjoys many songs from the chill-out musical genre, and/or curious to hear some music that is both from the U.S., Australia, and various countries in Europe.

Thank you other reviewers...I purchased this based upon your comments and I am very grateful. This is a superb chill collection. I had purchased some other Water Music CDs in the past...but different genre. It's nice to see a Label that actually cares about what they put out, and does it with INTEGRITY. It should be about the music...not just making money. Thank you, Water Music.

I can't really say that I've been a chillout music-goer for a long time though I've always enjoyed the music not knowing what genre it is. I've already purchased two titles (2): Sub-Zero Collection & Chillout Lounge Vol. 1 and have fallen for them both. Trust in WATER MUSIC RECORDS and know that you won't be disappointed.

I am definately not a digital music expert but I know what I like. I heard the Afterlife track from these albums and bought them expecting the rest of the tracks to be similar. I was a bit dissapointed. I prefer a mix with at least some bit of memorable melody or sound but most of the tracks on here are monotonous excursions into the mundane. It may be a good background CD while you are doing something else that requires your full attention but it is not good for just listening. I found three of the 25 tracks to be enjoyable.
Perhaps I prefer "trance" tracks to "chill out" tracks. The distinction is sublte but important. If you like trance, beware. If you like Digweed and Odenfold you might really like these albums. Just not my thing but it might be yours.