Lounge bars are the lifeblood of any well-informed, upper-middle class urban bohemian. This statement may sound hipster-like and even a tad snobbish but, after a couple of nights, you don't get much fun in a dump, right? Anyway, what indeed amazes me is how a good chill-out track always tastes like a cinnamon-scented martini, and the tracks assembled in this compilation called "Cafe Europa" are no exception.
While the opening act, Bossa Nostra's "Roxanne Nao Ligar", has the strength of a good anti-depressant (and if you know any Portuguese, that's even better), Mazachigno's "Night in Capri" is the audio equivalent to a strong antacid. The bottom line here is even if you eat until you're broke and your stomach is worn-out, there's always a beautiful tune to soothe your pains, like a mermaid carrying you across the sea.
All these tracks are taken from cool European destinations such as Lisbon and Barcelona, Paris, Rome or Venice, and, as the press release puts it, they were brought together in celebration of Water Music's 100th chill-out/lounge release. If anything, this serves as an ephemeral polaroid over the romantic, fresh nights you can spend in the old continent's southwestern corner.
To put it simple, let's just say that Cabano's "Bossa Suave" and Bungalove's "Aphrodisiaco" share the same cultural wavelength, but wouldn't be out of place in any Latin American downtempo venue. In fact, there's a sense of familiarity throughout the album that almost feels like you've come across an oasis in the FM dryness. "Cafe Europa" possesses a touch of narrative logic that most radio shows lack.
Some of these tracks are plain, chilled-out cuts (Edson X's "Sem Voce" or even the title track as done by Quadro Nuevo), but others demand a nice, clean tuxedo to be fully understood, be it Os Morcegos' "Fabula Negra" or Eddie Silverton's "Apertif". This compilation is especially recommended for those who don't normally add a sprinkle of bossa nova and tango to their downtempo diet.
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