Café Del Mar, Vol. 5

I bought this based on owning vol.8 and being very happy with the tunes. This album, vol.5 is not for me. When I buy an album for background, I expect very little vocals which is not the case here. I like music in the background when I write or process videos and this particular album doesn't cut it for that purpose. It's nice enough but I wouldn't buy another cafe del mar album without 1st hearing the tracks. What ever happened to TOWER Records?Bought the album from amazon marketplace and it arrived with a broken cd case, but that could have happened during shipment. I have many empty cases so it wasn't a bother.Also tried "amazon prime" for the 1st time and I'm not impressed based on the time it took this shipment of 2 boxes to arrive. @ $79 per year I think I'll skip it. Figure this, if I place 10 orders a year, that's $7.90 per order...for 5-day shipping? I don't think so folks!

Well,I'm not an expert in "chill music",I'm just starting to explore it,but this cd has the quality of reminding me of a vacation I had when I was a teenager,were everything was sofisticated,wordly,charming,we would spend all day at the beach,chill out at sunset,and then spend all night in hot spots and cool nightclubs.When I listen to this cd and close my eyes,I can see my self on a beautiful beach,having a great time,and I think that sometimes,that's more than enough to make a cd worth it's price,when you can be transported to a great place and relax a little,without leaving your place beside your stereo!!.I recommend speacially the songs "Talking with myself '98" and "Transfatty acid".

I'm not sure if I can articulate how amazing this cd is. It really grooves and flows. The beats are more lively than some of the other volumes, but this is exactly what I have been looking for! The other Cafe del Mar's have taken a few listens before I really liked it, but I got into this one immediately. I try to work while listening to this and all of sudden I just get caught up in the grooves and forget about work. I am also a big fan of volume 7, but volume 5 doesn't have the prominent vocals of v.7 (not that either is bad or good- they are just different).

This volume stands out a bit from the ones I already have as a deviation from the electronica/ambient/cool tone of the others. Although volume 5 is solid and enjoyable it is NOT a typical Cafe Del Mar CD. The music is more lively and danceable with plenty of rhumba-delic beats. This is not a bad thing, but is not what I expected either.Do NOT buy this volume if you want more of what is on 6 & 7: cool, calm, electronica/ambient music.DO buy this volume if you'd like some light, well-crafted breezy music best for brunch backgrounds or dancing in the living room on a Sunday afternoon with your honey.

Everything Padilla touches turns to gold, but perhaps this one is EXTRA special; I don't know. Every TUNE on hear can easily take me back to a chill day over-looking the Mediterranean without a care in the world. Cafe del Mar always makes one travel, and this one digs deep and sweet.

I am new to cafe del mar, but having enjoyed it as background music at a dinner party I have bought it for our outdoor living space as we tend to live outdoors in summer , being favoured with a great climate. I particularly love it for sunset and lazy evenings, relaxing and dining. Will be back for many more !I never expected to have anything on my ipod which is classified under dance and electronic .....but there you are!!!

I think that this one and Cafe del Mar 6 are the best Cafe del Mar albums.Over 60 minutes of music, the sound of this recording is fantastic!Also the selections are great!Highly recommended!

These cds are just like Costes and Buddha Bar cds - perfect for every occasion; office and party.

I absolutely love this CD and overall service.love the CD and overall service

Not bad if you’re sitting in Mambos at Ibiza but that’s it. Not for me. Waste of money.

Perfect many thanks arrived as described and on time

I was at a dance event last year, and heard this cd again, and forgotten about it as I had in the collection for years.Lovely reminder of its mood and stylish orchestration.

I liked the CD. It was a gift for somebody.