I first heard the first Buddha-Bar album as I wandered the streets of Bali's most delightful city, Ubud. Captured by the exotic sounds and rhythms, I inquired about the source at the music store. There were already 4 double albums, but after having the guys there play cuts from all of them, I had to agree, the first Buddha-Bar album is the very best. This is World Beat at its best, one disc for dinner, and the second for the party afterwards. You may not have sweet memories of Bali to accompany your enjoyment of the music, but I assure you, you will develop sweet memories of your own.