Relax: Edition Nine

Released in 2015, Relax: Edition Nine continues Blank & Jones' long-running mission to define the modern Balearic sound. Moving away from their early 2000s progressive trance roots, this installment leans heavily into downtempo, ambient, and sophisticated lounge pop. The album is structured as a double-disc experience, often separating more vocal-centric tracks from deeper, atmospheric explorations. Notable for its high production values, the record features collaborations and remixes that reinterpret classic chillout tropes through a contemporary lens. The inclusion of tracks like 'Sweet Lullaby' and 'Sunny' demonstrates their ability to take familiar melodies and submerge them in their signature 'Relax' aesthetic: heavy reverb, side-chained pads, and crisp, minimal percussion. Critically, the series is viewed as the gold standard for the 'lounge' genre, eschewing the kitsch of the 90s for a more refined, cinematic approach to electronic music.