Sensuous Chill is the sixteenth studio album by Greek contemporary instrumental musician Yanni, formally released on January 29, 2016.

[2] In January 2016, Yanni explained to NPR that the album, which took five years to create, had tracks whose selection and ordering were designed to be "consistent" rather than "demanding" for the listener.

[3] In contrast to a market that is largely singles driven, Sensuous Chill was intended to be listened to in full and on repeat.

Erlewine noted the album's variety, including "placid surfaces," a slight Middle Eastern flair, R&B beats, and "spectral soul vocals straight out of Pink Floyd."

"[11] Though Yanni continues to include music styles and rhythms from around the world, unlike the "epic sweep" or "placid feel" of some of Yanni's earlier work, Sensuous Chill's tracks were described as "pop-oriented" and "rhythmically assertive," with moods that are "sumptuous" and "sultry.