Great Chill - Surprisingly well done by....
bordersj2 | Boston | 07/02/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Ministry of Sound! They have taken over the more "chillout" aspect of the Brazilectro series. But I will try to give some background in this review because when you look at this set, you see "Brazilution edicao 5" but also there is "Brazilectro Session 5". MOS not only took the "chillout" Brazilectro series from label Audiopharm (artists include Lava, Moodorama, Marshmallows), MOS also managed to include the two dj's behind the first four of the Brazilectro franchises. But the link between MOS and Audiopharm is going to be strong, as is evident by the terrific new packaging, etc.WHat makes the Brazilectro/ution series stand out above the others (with the exception of Break & Bossa and Glucklich) is it's focus on exclusive tracks. You'll hear new music by artists on their label before any other comp can release them. Further, the exclusive cuts/their artists are usually quality. Check out the bounce in the instrumentation to Janice's "Avenida Nostalgia". Or the smoothness of Justin's "Can't turn back time"! Also on this one is an exclusive song by Hacienda and a few others as well.The flow of the CD is great, but this is actually where I do have a small problem. MOS mixes EVERYTHING, and it's why I was worried about them taking over this. These cuts are mixed and will go right into the next song. That works for this cd, but I would have preferred it to be like the other Brazilectros. As for the track selection - besides the exclusive acts, you have some very cool remixes and artists. From a light-hearted Fantastic Plastic Machine cut (featuring Roberto Menescaol/Carlos Lyra) to Arkestra 1 and to the smooth Ananda Project, there are some great songs. And the Sepia remake of the Jobim song is a great wind down - although it is cut a bit short.I recommend this set! It's got great tracks, has two cd's (disc one stand-out) and is good for the evenings. If you're a fan of the "Winter Chill" series, you'll probably dig this. And if you liked Brazilectro vol 3, you won't wanna miss this."