(Where Do I Begin) Love Story [AwayTeam Mix] - Stéphane Pompougnac, Lai, Francis
Les Club Les Chrysanthèmes - Stéphane Pompougnac, Beliaev, Sergei
Hi-Fi Trumpet [Boyz from Brazil Mix] - Stéphane Pompougnac, Mueller, Christophe
Yachts [A Man Called Adam Mix] - Stéphane Pompougnac, Jones, Steve [07]
Late Lounge Lover - Stéphane Pompougnac, Finger, Marcus
Latazz - Stéphane Pompougnac, Danks, Gary
Apollo [Adam Goldstone Edit] - Stéphane Pompougnac, Tobin, Amon
Cruisin' - Stéphane Pompougnac, Canseven, Levent
Timeless [Orange Factory Remix] - Stéphane Pompougnac, Gazzara, Francesco
PNC aux Portes - Stéphane Pompougnac, Pompougnac, Stéphan
Cleopatra in New York - Stéphane Pompougnac, Nickodeumus
Electrorloge - Stéphane Pompougnac, Berthet, F.
Last Tango in Paris - Stéphane Pompougnac, Barbieri, Gato
Every Time [A Man Called Adam Balearic Remix] - Stéphane Pompougnac, Jones, Stephen [Pro
Since Pschent started the Costes series any old half-trendy restaurant has started releasing its 'downtempo' compilation. The covers all show someone on a sofa, the tracklistings all look the same, and the music is just pl... more »ain boring. With Costes however we try to make sure that they are always fresh, interesting, the packaging is great (check out the inside of Etage 3). Not just another lounge compilation, we hope you'll agree.« less
Since Pschent started the Costes series any old half-trendy restaurant has started releasing its 'downtempo' compilation. The covers all show someone on a sofa, the tracklistings all look the same, and the music is just plain boring. With Costes however we try to make sure that they are always fresh, interesting, the packaging is great (check out the inside of Etage 3). Not just another lounge compilation, we hope you'll agree.
"If you're that man, under 25 years old, who loves to drink a vodka martini with a stylistic girl while listening some sweet beats and vocals as background music, that's the album of the year. a great compilation mixing those underground lounge, bossa, jazzy artists around the world, also contains some remixes and covers of songs like "love story" with shirley bassey and last tango in paris, both with a upbeat modern feeling, i felt so good while listening those songs :). and all the tracks are mixed by the stephane pompougnac. enjoy!"
Chic, Cool, Smooth, Sensual, Exotic, and a Diva Delight
Exguyparis | Lansdowne, PA USA | 07/06/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I adore this CD. It is a remarkable mix of mellow, funky, over the edge, in the groove, diverse ear treasures. The blend and transitions delight and surprise. Shirley Bassey's remix of Love Story-- so over the top and powerful. Funky Lowlives! Cleopatra in New York - makes you need to bellydance, no matter what your belly looks like. Every Time by Lustral-- sends you to mellow heaven. Put this music on and you'll imagine guys in tuxes, women in Capri pants, the crowd in the bar at the Paramount, and the "Forget Domani" gang.I've played this CD for friends of every ilk and of every age, and everyone loves it. The perfect background music for every occasion-- I've use it at a range of affairs, from intimate gatherings to corporate events-- and it flies every time. Thanks to Todd's "What CD's I'm listening to" list for turning me on to this spectacular music.And what a brilliant idea on the part of the Hotel Costes-- you can bet I'm spending time there on my visit to Paris in a few weeks!"
One of the Best of the Series
bordersj2 | Boston | 03/09/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Most has already been stated about this cd. The Hotel Costes series is based on Wagram, a label that specializes in downtempo/lounge/chill cd's. Other successful series in their cataloge include Saint Germain Des Pres Cafe (1-4), Paris Lounge (1-3), Hotel Costes (1-6 and Stephane's feature release)and even Nueva Bossa Nova and other cd's. I for one enjoyed this Costes a bit more than the others. From the kickin' Shirley Bassey cut to now classic lounge cuts like "Cruisin" by Can 7 or "Yachts" by Coco-Steel. You have a bit of a global experience with the tunes and some diverse musicians. A splash of Brazil, a touch of Tango... you name it! The Costes series prided itself on not being just any old lounge compilation with the same redundant tracks and atmosphere. It was hip, cutting edge, for the swanky and the people in the "know". Stephane Pompougnac always has at least one of his own tunes on the cd's and this isn't an exception. Good bachelor tune - every lady I know digs this when I put it on.I recommend this one. You'll always get a quality unique cut with Pompougnac. IMO, Etage 3 is one of the better cd's of the franchise. However it's not without a few missteps - this particular rendition of Lustral's "Everytime" hardly seemed to fit in, even for an ender. And the Boyz from Brazil Remix of Hi-Fi Trumpet isn't my favorite version of the song either. Also you'll want to be careful of serious overlap if you pick up French compilations - in otherwords, some cd's may have the same cuts on one another. And if you like this series... check out Boss-A-Troniq, Break & Bossa 4 and 5 and Paris Lounge 1."
C'est chic et bien fou-fou!
DXR | San Francisco Bay Area | 06/14/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Great ambient party music for any gathering of hipsters, nonchalants, chic geeks, supermodels, gigolos, mobsters and aspiring Parisian Beatniks...Only those with a yearning for danceable after hours house-of-style mixing will warm up to this CD...I'm one of 'em, and this CD makes me hot. Il fait chaud, baby!!Buy it if you "get it"..."
Get this one while it's still a bargain...
DXR | 03/30/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It seems like the other 2 CDs by this artist are now almost twice what this one costs. And I think this one's the best of the lot. It's got a real swanky lounge sound and all the newest hip music that's out there. I say pick it up before the price doubles. I especially like "Yachts," but I'm sure you'll find something to cherish about this."