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A deliciously seductive downtempo compilation

Erica Anderson | Minneapolis, MN | 08/26/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm not really all that familiar with the Hed Kandi series except for their previous chillout album and now "Hed Kandi: Winter Chill 06.03". I am more of a Buddha Bar fan when it comes to this type of music. I decided to get the new chillout cd in the label's Winter Chill series because I liked what I heard on a previous Winter Chill cd. I'm glad I got it. I found "Winter Chill 06.03" pure ecstasy. I persoanlly enjoy the angelic female vocals that I hear on a lot of chillout music. What I really appreciate about Hed Kandi's chillout series is that the song selections are far from predictable like on a lot of chillout compilations you see in record stores. It is hard for me to pick a favorite of the two discs because the music on both cds are exquisite and a completely joy to listen to. On disc 1, I particularly enjoyed the sensuous sounds of Slovo's "Killing Me" and Hubtone/Zoe Johnston's "Red Balloon". Zoe has a beautiful voice that is ideal for this type of music. Glad to hear her beautiful voice again. On disc 2, I loved the folksy/trip hop sound of Kate Rogers' "This Collective" and the haunting melodies and husky female vocals on Husky Rescue's "New Light of Tomorrow". All of the songs on both cds are excellent. They are the perfect soundtrack to a romantic dinner or the ideal music to chill too after a long day at the office."

Chilly

Jake Z | Canada | 01/01/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I really enjoy this latest entry in the Winter Chill series from Hed Kandi. Very nice chill album, very lowkey. It is heavy on the female vocals, but I find them to be very ethereal and calming, and for me it's a nice experience when I pop in the CD. Hed Kandi is good because they choose different artists and songs that aren't on other compilations, and they've chosen some excellent ones for this disc.



Highlights on disc one include Slovo's "Killing Me" which is probably my favorite. Mooi "Sway", Kaskade "Let You Go", Goldfrapp's "Forever" and Hubtone feat Zoe Johnston's "Red Balloon" are all highlights on the first disc. Disc two highlights include Headway's "Remind Me To Miss You", Lamb's "Hearts and Flowers", Therese's "Why", Kate Rogers' "This Collective" and Husky Rescue's "New Light of Tomorrow".



All the songs are wonderful and the perfect soundtrack for a nice quiet evening at home."