Hotel Costes V.11 - Dark Publications

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Product Description
2008 installment in this trend-setting compilation series. Ten years ago , French DJ Stephane Pompougnac decided to bring together the tracks he played as the resident DJ at the famed Hotel Costes. A decade later, he brings the 11th installment in this excellent series. While continuing the tradition of the Hotel Costes series, Pompougnac gives us a floral selection for this 11th volume. This acoustic and international mix takes us on a journey from Italy to Brazil without overlooking US and UK sounds. Moreover this new edition will be placed under the sign of discovery, with five exclusive new tracks from Variety Lab, Shazz, Stephane Pompougnac, Villa Black and a Costes' edit 'Enzo' by Kraak and Smaak. 17 tracks. Wagram.

Album Description
2008 installment in this trend-setting compilation series. Ten years ago , French DJ Stephane Pompougnac decided to bring together the tracks he played as the resident DJ at the famed Hotel Costes. A decade later, he brings the 11th installment in this excellent series. While continuing the tradition of the Hotel Costes series, Pompougnac gives us a floral selection for this 11th volume. This acoustic and international mix takes us on a journey from Italy to Brazil without overlooking US and UK sounds. Moreover this new edition will be placed under the sign of discovery, with five exclusive new tracks from Variety Lab, Shazz, Stephane Pompougnac, Villa Black and a Costes' edit 'Enzo' by Kraak and Smaak. 17 tracks. Wagram.

Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...

2 out of 5 stars

Extremely Disappointed September 24, 2008
10 out of 11 found this review helpful

This is one of the worst Costes Albums in the entire 11 disc collection. I have all of them, and I pretty much love them all, although some stand out more than others. I had VERY high hopes for this collection, but I gotta tell 'ya...this collection falls completely flat on 1st and 2nd listen. OK, the cover female art is cool as always...but that is the best part of this CD! It feels to me like Stephane had too many cooks in the musical kitchen, as the tunes are (generally) neither great chill nor as groovy as many previous (superlative) efforts. The mood just isn't there. Maybe Stephane has been out partying on the DJ circuit too much, but this has to stand out as (by far) the worst effort of the entire Hotel Costes project. I have the greatest respect for the creativity of past Costes CD's, and Stephane & crew were always able to surprise and enlighten me with many little gems that would make me want to close my eyes and just say..."wow, where did he find that." This disc has none of that, and will probably stand out as possibly the end of the Costes run, or perhaps (hopefully) just a big dud among some spectuacular efforts. The Lena Horne tune, "I want a little doggie" pretty much sums up this lame CD...woof woof.

By the way, if you want to find an KILLER new Chill CD collection - try the new Claude Challe "Select 2008 - Music For Our Friends." Now that is mindblowing chill in the Hotel Costes tradition. The baton has been passed.

2 out of 5 stars

I must admit, most of these people are right October 2, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

I listened to a borrowed copy. The CD starts off promising, however it falls off right after the 6th track with songs you probably won't remember right after they are through. This is not a cheap CD. Since it's an import, you won;t find it for less than $15- at a discount on Amazon, and $30- at a music store. For that money I expected better. I have the first 10 volumes, but I won't be buying this one.

2 out of 5 stars

Nothing to write home about...Not impressed! September 24, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

Not impressed, another huge let down from Stephane but a slight improvement over volume 10. The sophistication of the music I loved in this series is now an amalgamation of mediocre talent and artists. Variety Lab is back with a mediocre track compared to their previous contribution, London in the Rain. Moreover, it seems Stephane did not even try mixing from one song to another; each selection simply fades out and into the next song or has such a short transition it's easy to miss the beginning of the next track.

Furthermore, the music seems to be all over the place but with same styles that have no business being jammed together on this album. However, the rhythmus seem to follow a pattern from song to song, again, BORING! I was deeply puzzled by the version of Broken Wings (not a song that should be messed with), and did not know what to make of rest of selection artists with monotone attempts to vocalize. Bring back DePhazz, Minus 8, Gabin, Cam, Big Muff, and Gotan Project. These artists are great and worth listening to. I suggest anyone who is a fan of this series to buy a copy of their work, it is worth the money.

5 out of 5 stars

I'm in love... September 26, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful

I love love love this CD. I have loved all the other volumes in the series but I totally love this one the most. First off I got to meet Stephane Pompougnac at Pink Elephant during fashion week in NYC plus I got to hear him spin and he is even better in person! Track 17 from Shazz "Mirage" is my favorite. Get the CD...you won't be disappointed.

4 out of 5 stars

NO VACANCY September 27, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful

STEPHANE POMPOUGNAC DELIVERS A FULL HOUSE ON HOTEL COSTE 11

NOT A BAD TRACK OUT OF THE SEVENTEEN SELECTIONS- UNHEARD OF
THESE DAYS ! - POSSIBLY THE BEST COMPILATION RELEASE THIS YEAR
FOR THOSE EAGER TO HEAR NEW AND PROMISING WORLD BEAT ARTISTS.

ELEVEN DOESN'T THRILL US WITH AWESOME SEGUES NOR DOES IT REPEAT
PAST PERFORMANCES - IT HAPPILY OFFERS A NEW MORE LAID BACK AND
SOPHISTICATED GROOVE - IN ONE WORD - REFRESHING.

GREAT TRACKS - VARIETY LABS JAMIROQUAI INSPIRED SODA POP
CONFUSION - PACHA MASSIVES STEREO MC' INSPIRED DON'T LET GO -
CLUB DES BELUGAS BRAZILIAN VIBED SKIP TO THE BEAT AND THE MILANO
ENZO FROM SMAAK AND KRAAK.

STRONG TRACKS - MARSMOBIL'S MAGNETIZING - NAOMI'S MORCHEEBA
INFUZED HOW MANY LOVES - LENAS HORNE'S CAMPY LITTLE DOGGIE -
VILLA BLACKS RENDITION OF BRYAN ADAMS BROCKEN WINGS - AVISADO
FROM ITALYS DJ FARRAPO & YANEZ AND NOT FORGETTING VANESSA DA
MATAS DUO WITH BEN HARPER ON BOA SORTE.

WEAKEST TRACK - SUITABLY TITLED DEAD END STREET FROM MORTEN VARANO.

FOR THOSE WANTING VALUE FOR MONEY HOTEL COSTE 11 IS DEFINITELY WORTH
CHECKING IN - YOU'LL BE SURPRISED BY THE QUALITY AND SERVICES PROVIDED.

BUY IT OR FLY IT - THIS ONES A SOLID FOUR STAR BUY - ENJOY.

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