Best Cool

Kind of Blue, released in 1959 but defining the 1960s sound, is arguably the most popular and influential jazz album of all time. Pioneering modal jazz, it moves away from traditional chord progressio...

Jean-Luc Godards 'Breathless' (À bout de souffle) shattered the rules of filmmaking upon its release. Following a small-time criminal and his American girlfriend in Paris, the film utilizes jump cuts,...

Yoko Kanno's Cowboy Bebop soundtrack is a genre-bending masterpiece, seamlessly blending jazz, funk, blues, and orchestral elements to create a unique and unforgettable sonic landscape. Tracks like 'T...

The Strokes are credited with single-handedly reviving the garage rock scene in the early 2000s. Their tight, guitar-driven sound and effortless, downtown-cool aesthetic have made them one of the most...

Sakamoto is the coolest student in school. He is perfect at everything, from dodging bullies to cleaning the classroom, and he does it all with an air of effortless style. The humor comes from how eve...

Chet Baker's 'Chet Baker Sings' is a quintessential cool jazz vocal album. Baker's understated vocals and melancholic interpretations of classic standards create a deeply intimate and introspective at...

Drive is a moody, minimalist neo-noir that uses car chases sparingly but effectively. The opening getaway sequence is a masterclass in tension, focusing on silence, precision, and the psychological st...

Sakamoto desu ga?, by Nenji Okazaki, is a hilarious and absurd comedy manga. The story follows Sakamoto, a high school student who is effortlessly cool and always manages to handle any situation with...