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Hed Kandi have been intensely prolific since their inception a couple of years ago. As a consequence, some of their attractively packaged compilations have frankly failed to hit the spot. Their Winter Chill series though has progressed at a slightly slower pace and has subsequently managed to keep up a respectable standard. The musical criteria for these collections, as stated on the sleeve notes inside, is "heavy beats, soaring strings and an aching female vocal". The listener is thus presented with a range of song-based tracks that come with a down-tempo/trip-hop and an often dark or glacial feel; a refreshing contra
Hed Kandi have been intensely prolific since their inception a couple of years ago. As a consequence, some of their attractively packaged compilations have frankly failed to hit the spot. Their Winter Chill series though has progressed at a slightly slower pace and has subsequently managed to keep up a respectable standard. The musical criteria for these collections, as stated on the sleeve notes inside, is "heavy beats, soaring strings and an aching female vocal". The listener is thus presented with a range of song-based tracks that come with a down-tempo/trip-hop and an often dark or glacial feel; a refreshing contrast to other "feel-good" Ibiza-style chill-out compilations that can often feel cloying and sickly. The choice of tunes here is on point. The first CD is the lightest, and begins with the Dusted remix of Faithless's "Evergreen" and moves horizontally through relaxed grooves courtesy of acts such as the ever-charming Goldfrapp, Norwegian mood alchemists Royksopp, US poet Ursula Rucker, European kitsch merchants De Phazz and London live-electronic outfit Mescalito. CD 2 gets a little bit darker, starting out with tracks by Depeche Mode and Lamb and ending with some well-chosen oddities from Mr Hermano and Emiliana Tortini. It's ultimately a mixed bag, but maintains a neat balance of musical coolness and emotional warmth. If you want an album that'll put a warm glow in your icy living room this winter, look no further. --Paul Sullivan
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Manufacturer: Hed Kandi
Release date: 6 November 2001
Number of discs: 2
EAN: 0801647252223 UPC: 801647252223
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