The third in Ultra Records' pioneering, yet dependably commercial downtempo series, Ultra Chilled 3 features more of the silky, jazz-flecked techno that's seen an explosion of popularity in recent years. The first of the two-disc set is packed with safe and sane choices from Beth Orton, Bebel Gilberto, and Koop, along with a Norah Jones-sung cover of Roxy Music's "More Than This." There are a few gems, starting with Alpha's melancholy remix of Coldplay's "Yellow," and ending with Sondre Lerche's quirky and carefree "Dead Passengers." In keeping with the general trend of the series, the second disc explores riskier ground, with Nightmares On Wax's stony trip-hop leading into Flunk's acoustic-tinged cover of New Order's "Blue Monday." Later, Chin Chillaz drop some rumbling dub behind "Trinity," while Freddy & Herman threaten to wake everybody up with an actual dance beat on "Aquarius." Depending on how tired you are of the downtempo scene, Chilled 3 is either a handy collection of post-yoga relaxation mood music, or an opportunity to burn a few great tracks before selling it back. --Matthew Cooke
Product Description
3rd installment of the hugely successful series that has pioneered the 'chill out' concept in America. Artists include Coldplay, Norah Jones, Beth Orton, Doves, Bebel Gilberto, Gotan Project and more. Slipcase. Ultra Records. 2002.
Ultra Chilled, Vol. 3,Various Artists,Ultra Records,Alternative Pop/Rock,Big Beat,Britpop,Club/Dance,Dance Music,Downbeat,Electronic Collections,Electronica,Pop,Trip-Hop,V/a Compilations
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