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Shortcut Code: [m130807]
Data Quality Rating: Correct
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4.75 / 5 (130 votes)

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Doctor Rockit - Cafe De Flore

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Doctor Rockit - Café De Flore

Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Deep House, Future Jazz, Downtempo
Year:
2000

Tracklist

Café De Flore (Original Mix)
Paradisiac
Café De Flore (Charles Websters Latin Lovers Mix)
Little Sparkler

Versions

Title, FormatLabelCat#CountryYear
Café De Flore (12") Lifelike LL11 UK 2000
Café De Flore (CD, Maxi) Nova Records 3063242 UK 2000
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Review by restless Feb 22, 2006 (edited over 3 years ago)

referencing Café De Flore, 12", LL11

This midtempo deep electronic accordeon flanerie was actually made of sounds sampled in Paris, and especially at the famous Cafe de Flore, a classic writers and litterary people rendez-vous since early 20th century on boulevard St-Germain. At first this wonderful tune was made for an Yves St-Laurent fashion show, but YSL turned it down apparently because it was not 'modern' enough. But after rave reactions around him, Herbert decided to release it, gained instant classic status, and for once, made YSL look like a jerk for his lack of understanding and vision.
Rated 5/5
Review by FuzzyCogitator Jun 14, 2005 (edited over 4 years ago)

referencing Café De Flore, 12", LL11

By now the title track has made it onto countless compilation cds and for good reason. A relaxing affair made to remind you of a cafe in Paris. Funny now, to think the samples for this piece were actually recorded in... a cafe in Paris! Towards the end of the track you can actually hear Matthew and Dani ordering their meal in french. On the record sleeve I think it actually says what they ordered. Nice one Mr. Herbert!
Rated 5/5
Review by selector1000 Jan 14, 2005 (edited over 4 years ago)

referencing Café De Flore, 12", LL11

Matthew Herbert as Doctor Rockit. If you have this, you don't need another record.Pure Bliss.
Simply beautiful.Always reminds of a warm mediterranean sea breeze.The Charles Webster Version is a deephouse masterpiece-while the original version is kind of a romantic big band love affair with a french cafe full of smoke and atmosphere.Perfect Sunday Afternoon Soundtrack.