The Chillout Annual 2002

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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 5026535503422 Label: Ministry of Sound Manufacturer: Ministry of Sound Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: Ministry of Sound Release Date: 2001-11-12 Studio: Ministry of Sound
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Editorial Reviews: Although titled The Chillout Annual 2002, 2001 was the year of the chill-out compilation, getting off to a fine start with The Chillout Sessions, which spawned a plethora of imitations, some good, some bad. It seems the years of larging it had finally taken their toll on clubbers, who went in search of something a bit more calming and, well, chilled. The Ministry of Sound round off 2001 with The Chillout Annual 2002, a downbeat companion to their traditional clubber's bible, The Annual 2002. All the big names in the genre are present--Groove Armada, Zero 7, Lemon Jelly, Blue States, Kinobe, Nightmares on Wax and Bent, as well as down-tempo numbers from those normally associated with more up-tempo fare, such as Chemical Brothers, Faithless and Underworld. There are even the seemingly essential couple of token indie tracks from Badly Drawn Boy and Radiohead, which to be honest aren't really that welcome, but don't detract from proceedings that much. --Helen Marquis
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: wow! Comment: wow! theres not a lot more than that to say with this album...I have now got over 10 chill out albums,a few of which being from the ministry of sound factory. And i can,with hand on heart say, this is the best chill out cd i have ever heard! Put it on and drift in to another world, let all your worrys and stress leave your body.If you have about £10 sitting around buy this album, you will not regret it! Customer Rating: Summary: Best Chilled album to come out from MOS in ages! Comment: This album is a perfect reflection of the huge chillout spree that occurred in 2000 and 2001. Everything and everyone is here, from bands like The Chemical Brothers and David Holmes, to the newest chillout bands like Royksopp and Zero 7. The smaller artists are also here, and it is their music that I enjoy listening to the most. Artists like Kennedy, Deadbeats and Jon Hopkins are brilliant examples of what great chillout music should sound like. The different musical styles manage to keep the compilation together as a whole, while still keeping on the lines of a chilled compilation rather than MOS's more dancey style. I wholeheartedly recommend this compilation to anyone who wants to relax. It's better than the '03 Winter Collection and really stands out for me as the best chillout compilation I ever bought. I hope you feel the same too. Customer Rating: Summary: Probably the best Ministry compilation ever Comment: Having listened to the Ministry albums for years, Annuals, Trance Energy, various chillout collections, I can honestly say that without doubt, this is by far the finest compilation Ministry has ever put together. There is a fine eclectic range of tracks superbly strung together with some actual thought put into the arrangment instead of putting the best tracks at the start of the album and filling it up with junk. I have listened to this over and over again, in the car, at home, in the bedroom.... To select Radiohead to complete a dance collection is pure genius, haevily reminiscent of club-days long gone by when the djs would end the night with Moby's infamous 'Go.' If you purchase one compact disc this year, make sure it is this one and you will certainly not be disappointed. Customer Rating: Summary: Absolutely amazing! Comment: This CD is one of the best chill out ones ive ever bought. its got a great variety on it including a fantastic remix of julie knight -finally. But the best track on this CD must be iio - rapture. i could listen to it all day and is such a good, relaxed mix of the popular dance hit. More Reviews