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Cafe del Mar Vol. 15 | 
 enlarge | Artist: Various Artists
Label: CAFE DEL MAR
Category: Music
List Price: $36.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 1656
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 8431042017282
ASIN: B0018BDAJ8
Release Date: July 8, 2008
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Sun is Shining - Reunited | | • | Wake Up - Melibea | | • | Relax - Ludvig & Stelar | | • | Avantguard - Jazzy Pecada | | • | Life is a Wonder - Nera | | • | Night Wave In Ibiza - Soula & Angela | | • | World - Eleni | | • | Smiling Faces - Clelia Felix | | • | One Step Away - Villablue | | • | Tren Lento a Juliaca - Orgatronics | | • | Stop - Lento | | • | Alright - Soulchillaz | | • | What Are We Living - Paco Fernandez | | • | I Will Be Waiting - Gary B |
Disc 2
| • | Summer Memories - Dab | | • | Breakaway - Alexander Vogele | | • | Eternally Yours - Gary B | | • | Under My Star - Gelka | | • | Tarifa: Colores En El Viento - Alexander Boschi | | • | Closer - Koru | | • | Perfect Days - Ensoul | | • | Mi Keny - Aitor Escobar | | • | On the Shore - Santa Cruz | | • | Charade - Duo Mecanico | | • | Strangers No More - Soul Electrico | | • | Jesus In the Sun - Yuliez Topaz | | • | Indian Moon - La Caina |
Disc 3
| • | Sunset People - Steen Thottrup | | • | Eternity - Stigma | | • | Sandbank - Tape Five | | • | Higher - Rue Du Soleil | | • | Gale In the Waterglass (My Love) - Kosta Rodriguez | | • | Sax 4 Sex - Alejandro De Pinedo | | • | I See - Kotik | | • | Junto Al Mar - Schwartz & Funk | | • | Fly Away - Almadrava | | • | Aire - Zahara Music | | • | Closer - The Birdstones | | • | Sueno De Una Gaviota - J.R. Haim | | • | Trocadero - Fernando Lozano | | • | Interface - Ataln Chill | | • | Skyline - Elmara |
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Album Description
2008 three CD set. Since the first releases of Cafe del Mar, where the Balearic spirit was reflected by music, millions of CDs have been sold worldwide and they continue to sell. The different compilations keep the memories of Cafe del Mar alive, for whom have visited it, becoming a kind of identity mark. In 2008 CDM Music celebrates 15 years of music, and for this occasion, this triple CD has been compiled (each CD encapsulates a five year period) containing a total of 42 songs. All the tracks are original and exclusive for this compilation, and you can find artists like Ludvig & Stelar, Dab, Rue Du Soleil, La Caina and many others. Ibiza Music.
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Cafe del Mar Volume 15 August 16, 2008
Three volumes and all very smooth new age jazz style. Always nice to get the newest from Cafe del Mar
 Cafe del Mar V15 Goes Way Too Smooth and Mainstream August 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I must admit my last Cafe Del Mar compilation was around number five, and I haven't purchased any since back then. I read the shining review of the previous reviewer, and went ahead and bought this CD hoping that a 3 CD album would have enough substance.
Another disclaimer - I have only listened to the whole album once, but my initial reaction, unfortunately, is that of disappointment.
Gone are the emotion and passion of tracks like "More Than Ever People", or the groovy downbeat of "Penelope", or weird and unusual sound of "Pojo Pojo" (these are all tracks from CDM #5), all to be replaced with rather generic harmonies, blank instrumentation (some sort of guitar on almost every song), soulfully boring vocals. We've heard all of this already, perhaps on a radio in a clothing shop? Don't really know. But I can't help but feel that the originality and diversity of the Cafe Del Mar #5 with 15 songs was replaced with a musical dullness of 43 songs.
Don't get me wrong, the songs are definitely very well produced and put together. But the sound is just way too similar across the songs, pads in guitars in particular seem to transcend song boundaries, and the whole thing feels very much regurgitated for the mainstream listener. Oh well, that's too bad.
 An awesome collection! July 24, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Well, Cafe del Mar Vol. 15 has finally arrived, and boy, I'm still breathless. Vol. Quince is becoming or showing a trend in CDM, as which its heritage is now smothered in a cinch of flamenco. The trendy Collection this time features a gigantic volume of exclusives that perhaps other compilations can only dream of. It compiles 3 CD's, for a total of 43 tracks of exclusive content, new, and inspirational.
First, lets delve into what this compilation offers into this new age of chilled music. Like Vol. 13th, it begins its journey into the world of guitar strings and a melancholy rhythm called "Sun is Shinning", by Reunited. When the track finally ends, you'll be transported into a world of sunshine, bliss, and dreams. I closed my eyes, and that one track alone rescued me from my own darkness. The track alone made me a believer of what was to come, and lo and behold, I was already in heaven. Beautiful rhythms are to followed throughout, all in English this time on all three disks, and although I wished there was a couple of tracks in Spanish, I think CDM finally has nailed what I think is their best work to date. They have compiled a history and a long series into a classic work of perfection. If you think you heard a better compilation in the past, guess again, because CDM, Vol. 15 has just raised the bar. The closest compilation that I think can at least compete is Hed Kandi, with their Serve Chilled series, but their last effort, "Kandi Lounge" just doesn't hold a candle mainly 'cause it was a more of a throwback to chill, with many tracks offering a current but retro feel to soulful and orchestral sounds. It's something different, but lacks that worldly feel CDM is normally known for.
Hence, CDM, VOl. 15 succeeds with a shuffle of exclusive electronic grooves that are easy listening and go beyond the stripped down acoustic bliss. To appreciate their beauty, these tracks really need to be listened on a high end sound system. Here, every nuance will be captured, every note, every breath of the artists perception. The world of CDM is filled from elements of lounge, soulful jazz, Balearic electronica, and chilled Latin to form a cohesive production of smooth, trendy tracks. These tracks are of the highest quality, and when you reached track 6th, of CD 1, CDM will make a believer out of you once again in case you lost faith in the series. Soula & Angela, 'Night Wave in Ibiza" features sweeps and angelic voices sprinkled throughout to sweep you off your feet, and port you to a place strong with catchy synth lines and vocal hooks to last a life time. Its percussive elements are well contrived for a visit to a music that is forgiving at its most seductive. Vol. 15th in my most humble opinion has no competition. Its strength and beauty lies in the fact that it combines the best of its own series, including a touch of Cafe del Mar, Classics. On par, it's a touch of of Hed Kandy, Cafe del Mar, and at times, it feels like Hotel Costes from its early days.
It must be mentioned, however, VOl. 15th also fixes the monotony that plagued Vol. 14th which had a few too many instrumentals that sounded alike, and was too heavy-handed in its latin flavor, under-sizing what could have been an excellent compilation. Vol. 14th was strong, but was a step down from the stellar Vol. 13th, which was highly refined, and for its time, offered a compilation that was hard to beat when it debuted. Again, Vol. 15th follows its tradition, and returns making a big impact on the world of Ibiza. Bar none, Vol. Quince surpasses Vol. 13th, by its sheer weight, originality, its warmth and quality of sound, and consistency. It is the best compilation of the year, featuring sophisticated vocals, strong lyrics, and well-produced electronica for the children of the ages. Worth every penny, and one of the few compilations that demands your listening. And like the last track on CD1, by Gary B, 'I will be waiting' for its next installment. Cheers!!! Vol. Quince is here to stay. Just awesome!!!
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