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Pure Chill Out

croncho | Mexico City, Mexico Mexico | 07/17/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Chris Coco is with out any doubts of the best down tempo dj's around, other fans should recognize names like Phil Mason, Mix Master Morris, Bonobo, Jose Padilla, Rob da Bank (the man behind Sunday best), Mr. Scruff, Fila Brazilia, Nacho Sotomayor (La Roca) and many more. This record is probably one of the best efforts to create music that defines the usual "clichés" that nowadays seem to be everywhere you can read the label (chill out) (down tempo). I had the pleasure of seeing him at the past SONAR festival in Barcelona, the man has skills and an amazing eclectic musical selection that kept me on a higher level of musical conscience the whole session. He wisely chooses material from ambient, house and trip hop to create a unique blend of sounds and atmospheres. His musical sense is truly reflected in his latest album, from the marvellous and highly recommended "All of my Beautiful friends" to the more Trip-hop esque sounds of tracks like "Only Love" and "Revolution". Also check out "Back to nature" with Lenny from Ibizarre. This Cd has an energy of its own, an intense aura of magic rarely seen today, be advised that any major fan of chill out should have Next Wave in his or her collection.
I cannot say how wonderful I felt when Chris Coco himself after his performance had the noble gesture of giving me the copy that he used during his session. This cd is a chill out dream come true."