Top Five Chillout Albums

Chant - Cistercian Monks Of Stift Heiligenkreuz

Perhaps one of the most surprising ‘hits’ this year has been the success of ‘Chant’. However in just one listen it’s easy to hear why this album has crossed over to appeal to a broader audience. There are 29 tracks of calming, tranquil and peaceful vocals produced in a minimal style that clearly has already captured the hearts of many people. A worthwhile purchase.

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Ministry of Sound – Chilled 1991 – 2008 Box Set

A 3 cd box set featuring some of the greatest chillout songs of all time including the much requested Candlelight Mix of DJ Sammy’s – Heaven, this box set is very well put together and is a must have if you’re looking for a history of chillout that’s on the cooler side of the dancefloor.


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Madeleine Peyroux - Half The Perfect World

One listen to this album and you’ll be hooked for sure. Imagine late night Paris café's and smoky jazz bars and you'll be pretty close to the intimate feel of this CD. This is a very special album and certainly worth checking out. If this album doesn't chill you out, nothing will.

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Goldfrapp - Seventh Tree

This is the fourth album by Goldfrapp and clearly their best to date. It’s beautifully produced – with wonderful rich melodies combined with warm harmonies all around this should be one album that stays with you right across this summer. A must.

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Amy Winehouse – Frank

A long time ago in another place and time (2003 to be precise) a new London based singer emerged as being one of the most promising performers we had seen in ages. This was the album that made many people stand up and take notice of Amy Winehouse and it’s not hard to see why. It’s honest and bare at times but it’s also soulful, jazzy, sexy and downbeat and one of the must have albums in your collection. The rest, as they say, is history.

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