Customer Reviews

Vol. 7-Cafe Del Mar

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After Jose Padilla left the succesful Cafe Del Mar organisation many thought that would be the end. For many years Jose Padilla was the resident DJ at the Cafe Del Mar Cafe in Ibaza and was known as the king of chill out music. Cafe Del Mar Volume 7, the first compiled by Bruno features some of the most beautiful ambient music this reviewer has heard in a long while. Some of the regulars are still there like A New Funky Generation for example. Moby has writen the beautiful 6 minute classic Whispering Wind while UKO give us the amazing Sunbeams. Lux, Afterlife, Bedrock and Slow provide some of the most incredible chill out music heard in eons. The highlight track for this CDM lover would be from Bent with an amazing track called Swollen. The inclusion of Bush was a risk that has paid off. Their remix of Letting The Cables Sleep is both moving and haunting while Oysten Sevag and Lakki Patey play some beautiful flamenco and classical guitar. There's not one dud on this album and like my self if your a fan of ambient chill out music with a world influence and intellegnce you'll simply adore this latest offering.

Ok, so I heard most of the music on this album on one of the channels on an airplane coming back from London. I ripped out the sheet of paper that indicated I was listening to Ambiant Jazz (hope I spelled that right). I went out the next day to Amazon and bought this album. It is so incredibly good! I keep listening to UKO's Sunbeams over and over. Lux, Afterlife and Moby just add to this album. Take it from me, don't hesitate, just buy it. This album is great for a rainy day, sunny day or whenever. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Cafe del Mar enters the 21st centrury with its seventh release in the series. I welcomed the change from Jose Padilla to Bruno in taking up the charge of compiling this album. Volume 7 has a different sound and feel compared to the last couple of Cafe del Mar releases. Thanks to Bruno's taste in ambient electronica being much different from Padilla's.

No hard duds made their way onto this album. However, the opener, "Northern Lights" by Lux is the only great track, and there are too many average ones.

3.5/5 stars for Volume 7.

If you are looking for a CD that will totally melt away all the tension and pressure in your life this is the one. Volume 7 of Cafe del Mar features silky smooth melodies with mellow rocking rhythms that make for a perfect chill session. The mixes are great. This is quality electronic music on par with Oakenfold and Moby, but much more mellow. I bought this right before a trip to Italy and ended up not listening to anything else in my CD collection for the whole week I was there. It continues to be one of the CD's that gets the most play time when I'm studying in my dorm or in the office working. I've also given it as a gift to a number of friends and family. Highly recommended.

The Cafe Del Mar series will finally be available domestically, starting with Volume 5. On Feb. 13th, Volume 7 will be released, followed by 5 & 6 in conjunction with the new release of Volume 8 this summer, most likley in June.

I have not listened a thing like that since the previous release of the series. But i would say, it didn`t make the sense, when i first listened the volume 5. Still it`s full of love and melancholy and it suits me fine. Also i have to say that Bruno has done a great job. A must have...

I'm really new to the lounge, acid jazz, deep house kinda style, but I've been introduced by a friend, and have fallen for it fast. And to help that all along, is the new Cafe Del Mar V.7.

It's full of deep, lush sounds that you can totally delve into. Starting wih a slow souly intro by Lux, it continues with Jazz essences by Afterlife, and funky deep beats and strong melodies from Deep & Wide and Bush. It hits a peak with the up beat, latin carrabean sounding Influence of A New Funky Generation feat. Joy Rose. My favourite track by Underwolves (68 moves) is a highlight. With a sexy, souly groove you can't help but to feel ultimately compelled to turn it to it's full compacity and feel it in all ways possible.

A must for all loungers and groovers collections. Remember, music is the glue of the world, it keeps us all together. peace guys.

Once again an excellent music product from a grest place of this world. If you listen to the music and take a look at the all time sunset webcam beside Cafe del Mar - it is great. Victor

I first listened to Cafe del Mar vol.7 on a catamaran cruise in the Mediterranean and I knew right away I had to have it. It's calm, positive, relaxing and my own personal favorite is the Letting The Cables Sleep remix which I find absolutely brilliant. This cd is great music to listen to when reading, writing or just enjoying a cocktail with friends.

Cafe del Mar enters the 21st centrury with its seventh release in the series. I welcomed the change from Jose Padilla to Bruno in taking up the charge of compiling this album. Volume 7 has a different sound and feel compared to the last couple of Cafe del Mar releases. Thanks to Bruno's taste in ambient electronica being much different from Padilla's.

No hard duds made their way onto this album. However, the opener, "Northern Lights" by Lux is the only great track, and there are too many average ones.

3.5/5 stars for Volume 7.