Filmothèque

Released in 2007, Filmothèque represents Roland Voss (Lemongrass) at the height of his powers within the lounge and nu jazz movements. While earlier works leaned more heavily into trip-hop's darker edges, this album is a celebration of light and global travel. Spanning 17 tracks, it functions as a cinematic suite, blending bossa nova, jazz, and electronic chillout into a seamless 70-minute experience. The recording is characterized by its 'hi-fi' clarity, utilizing wide stereo imaging and pristine sample selection to create a sense of luxury. It features frequent collaborations with vocalists who provide breathy, multilingual contributions, further cementing the album's internationalist theme. Critically, it is often cited alongside works by Thievery Corporation and Nicola Conte as a benchmark for sophisticated electronic lounge music that avoids the clichés of the genre through superior melodic craftsmanship and rhythmic variety.