Customer Reviews

Vol. 10- Cafe Del Mar

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One of the reviewers here said that these compilations have lost steam since Jose Padilla left...that is right and wrong. While I do think vols. 1-6 are all must haves, let's not forget 7&8, both of which are excellent. Vol. 9 is widely considered by most Cafe Del Mar fans to be the weakest in the series (just avoid it all together) and vol. 10 seems to be heading more in the direction of the last volume. One of the reasons why I (and most people) listen to this type of music is to transport us into another world...to make us feel transcendent or alive in a way other music just doesn't. Besides the last few songs, most of this lackluster and boring comp. is repetitive and just not very interesting. Bottom line: If you didn't like vol. 9, you will not like this one either. If you're new to the Cafe Del Mar cd's and this is your first purchase, go back and buy vol. 5 (the best IMO) and then move on the the far superior Hotel Costes or Buddha Bar series.

I wasn't expecting Vol. 10 to be this mellow and new age sounding but some of the songs are absolutely amazing. Track 11 by Nacho Sotomayor and Track 10 by Vargo "The moment" are beautiful...difficult to define their genre but great! I would recommend this if you are into the spiritual/new age/very mellow sound. Otherwise of the Cafe del Mar's, I think vol. 5 and 7. are AMAZING!!

I have always been a fan of Cafe del Mar albums and a big fan of Jose Padilla's touch in Cafe del Mar's earlier volumes. After Jose Padilla left Cafe del Mar, it took a while for me to get used to DJ Bruno's style. While Padilla seemed to structure his album like a 24-hours cycle (mellow at first and gradually builds up, and then slows down again, like a perfect day), DJ Bruno seems to like his albums to be like slow afternoon hours. His compilations glide from one song to the other, occasionally upbeat but generally mellow and relaxed.

It's difficult for me to pick a favourite track as they effortlessly glide from one to the other. Track #5 is a bit out of place with its grittier tune, but the rest are just nice and groovy. The earlier CdM albums after DJ Bruno took over aren't particularly memorable, in my opinion but Volumen Diez can turn the tide, if he keeps on choosing good luscious groovy songs. Listening to Cd - V.10 in my living room makes me picture lazy beach days, with a glass of chilled margarita and watch the sun sets over Ibiza.

The Cafe del Mar series quickly seem to loose their warm summer vibe feeling... As one of the best compilation series around, They magically used to reflect the sun, sea, warmth, and sexy smooth ibiza feelings. Helping you to relive your summer holiday in Greece, Spain or Italy when you were enjoying your HUGE cocktail. But halfway volume 9, continuing in volumes 10 and 11, the series lost this feeling. They become WAY TOO SPACY... sounding too much like ultra-clean techno studio mixes without any mediteranean passion. The earlier cafe del mar editions used to give you that great vibe. I suggest you stick to the previous volumes 1-8 (maybe 9) and spend your money on other compilation instead. Believe me, you won't regret.

I've been a die hard fan of the Cafe Del Mar releases, but in my opinion, since Jose Padilla quit compiling the compilations (Vol 6), the series have suffered. Cafe Del Mar Vol 5 is my favorite, but since the release of Vol 8, the music has been to new age sounding, and been lacking the soulful down-tempo grooves, which is what originally attracted me to the series. I listened to this CD at a local shop, but didn't end up buying it. I think the Man Ray series would be a better purchase.

I think that Cafe del Mar is changing the basic elements which were the beginning of this series.
I like it, but maybe if you are a really fanatic of Cafe del Mar...be sure you gonna hate this one...so much modern...another stile mixing the sound...
But i like....

Another Gem from Bruno in Ibiza. A timeless treat, you must have this in your collection.

I'm pretty dissapointed.it seems that volume 10 had lost contact with the special emotionally charged sound,that was caracteristic to this compilation until two years ago.I felt on volume 9,that something is wrong,though I really liked it.it was different than the previous,it had its own personality,just that I wouldn't called it cafe del mar.Volume 10 is far away from the "cafe del mar" feeling that was typed in my soul through the first eight albums.it's a good product,can't deny it,but I just simply wouldn't call it cafe del mar...something else maybe.I really misses that little extra,that bonus,which was offered on almost every volume,an "outsider",wich made it special.I'm talking about names like Thomas Newman with Any other name,or Stan Getz,even a cover of Gula Gula from Jan Garbarek(yes,volume 8 is my favourite)...where is Talvin Singh?
it's not bad,but certainly not my Cafe del mar.

This is a step up from Cafe Del Mar 9! I really like track 5 and "Garden children" by Rhian Sheehan is really nice too.
Good work.

I have been to Cafe del Mar and would recommend other to go to. This cd really take you to cafe del mar and for those who have been there you know what i am talking about. Each song has a special feeling to it. The song by future loop "My movie is like life", is great because it just make you want to go to a lounge and order a drink and just relax out for couple hours and the song by Rue Du Soleil "In My Heart", make you sit by the beach and watch the sun as it fades away in the ocean.I think who ever is a fan of lounge music or electronica should defenitely have this cd in their collection with other cafe del mar cds. So just play this cd and just lounge on a sofa.