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Not your typical house mix

Erica Anderson | Minneapolis, MN | 08/24/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I recently became a big fan of various recordings that was released on George V Records, namely the Buddha Bar series. A couple of weeks ago, I came across the fourth compilation in the Barfly series (as well as "Barlotti") in the used cd bins. I knew "Barfly IV" wasn't going to be another "Buddha Bar" but I didn't know how different it was going to be. I bought it on a whim. After listening to it, I was originally not to keen on it since I am not really a fan of house music anymore. Part of the cd I felt the music started to become a bit on the repetitive side. I decided to give this cd another listen and found myself grooving along to the music. The music on "Barfly IV" is definitely not your typical house music mix. The song selection certainly isn't predictable as opposed to most mix cds released on any American record label (i.e Ultra Records). Although I am not really big on soul and funk music, the songs chosen for this compilation wasn't too bad. I really enjoyed the first three songs on the cd. They really kicked off the mood of the cd which is to get the listener to dance. Listening to "Barfly IV" makes me feel like I am at the actual Parisian nightclub. It just has a really cool, chic vibe to the cd. Although "Barfly IV" can't compete with my beloved "Buddha Bar" series, I must admit that I'm glad that I gave the cd another chance. I wish dance mix cds were more like "Barfly" and less like "Ultra Dance"."

Good exercise music!!

M. E. Moore | El Cerrito, California United States | 05/08/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this cd on a whim, as I mostly dig Buddha Bar in all its compilations..however, the music is very exciting, danceable and I like the different songs. I have since purchased all of the Barfly cds and have not been disappointed, save the first one. that one didn't groove me like the others, but its okay, depending on my mood. I like it, I like it and look forward to other recordings. Actually anything by George V Records has my vote and I have never been disappointed."

Ill mix

Alex | Burbs of Philadelphia | 09/09/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was down in South Beach MIA in a real cool record ship I forget the name, but this cd was playing in the store and I had to cop it just from hearing a few songs. I'm honestly not a huge fan of house music, if thats what you'd describe this mix as, but the tracks on here are real cool, all are pretty uptempo but they all have a very laidback vibe about them- always reminds me of Miami, but definitely check this cd out."