Reviews (page 13 of 15)
A lot of instrumental music, was quite fun.
2/5. Perfect elevator music. Light and airy. Nothing really sticks out or is special about this album.
Gloomy and ethereal, but still pleasant. 3.5
Chill-out. Agradable. Venga, un 4.
such a bitch for air
Read as background music when working or chilling with friends
great
This album exceeded my expectations. I loved the atmosphere created by all the songs. The sound design for the synths felt a little behind the curve; Depeche Mode sounded more advanced 20 years prior. But so many of these songs were really pretty and just fun to listen to!
Not sure how I slept on this when it was released, given how much downtempo I enjoyed at the time it was released. Definitely rings of the Bristol trip-hop sound; bringing notes of Zero 7, Everything but the Girl (particularly "All I Need"), Massive Attack). Enjoyable listen, for sure.
écoutable au bureau (4/5 ?) mais j'ai du mal à faire la différence avec ceux que yt me met ensuite
This one is hard, because I've listened to it so much in my life, and especially in a very important and extreme period, and there's just no extricating from that. I'm not even going to try. The first song La Femme D Argent, well, if every song were as strong as this one, this would be an easy five. Just a fantastic, chill, composition with one of the best basslines out there. Unfortunately some of the other songs feature soul-lite singer, who, while not bad, nudge this one out of the realms of perfection. Still, one of the most important albums of my life.
Interesting sounds, but also good background music. Would probably be a 5 if I liked this genre more.
very chill, I dig it
Didn't even register that the album was over.
Classic chill album...but one that you 100% have to be in the right mood for. All vibes. 3.5/5
3 is too low but 4 is too high
This is not a good album with some great tracks, it's a great album with some good tracks. And two kinda janky ones. All I need is beautiful in a way I'd find it difficult to express fully. Sexy Boy and Kelly Watch The Stars are perhaps the two weakest tracks on the album, and both of them were released as singles. Which probably goes a long way to justifying this as a great album.
I've actually listened to this one a lot over the last year or so because it is ambient and that helps me work on things without the distraction of lyrics. I know nothing about the band and nothing about any of this, but I love the textures and the grooves. Since it is on regularly in my house...I'm going 5 stars.
A very inventive electronica classic with numerous genre influences. Not perfect, but pretty damn good. Low 5 star
"La femme d'argent" and "Talisman" were pretty good, and the rest made good background music. 3.5.
One of my favorite albums at the time. It's mellow French synthpop with dreamy landscapes.
This nearly put me to sleep.
One of the greatest albums of all time
This album has a bit of an interesting lo-fi vibe to it. It's a bit quirky, and I like that. Somehow it also sounds older than it is, which you don't see too often. 'Sexy Boy' is such a cool track, and the ones with Beth Hirsch are also especially good. I also like 'Ce martin-lá - From "L'uomo in più"'. Not all songs are great, but it keeps a quite high bar still, so this will have to be a weak 4.
A breath of fresh air (hehe)! I had completely forgotten about this album. A childhoods friend's dad had this on CD and tried, unsuccessfully, to tell us how good it was when we were kids. I've returned to the album every once in a while but it must have been 10+ years since i listened to it last. I feel every time i listen to it and the older I get the better this is. It has a laid back jazzy groove, like if someone took Massive Attack or Daft Punk and told them to chill. I actually prefer the instrumental tracks over the ones with vocals with "La femme d'argent and "Talisman" being personal favourites. It looses the last star as I think I need to be in a special mood to enjoy it and a few of the tracks are not that interesting.
3.75
-never heard of this band -it seems they might be french? -this does sound pretty cool -first song was mostly instrumental and pretty sounds which was nice -sexy boy is a nice sort of chill song -i like the sounds and beth hirshs voice a lot -i do love these quirky sounds -solid 3 star album for me
Have I heard about Air? Probably couple times, but never about a band with this name. And that's a mistake, because "Moon Safari" is a really peaceful and very atmospheric electronic music, apparently opening the doors for downtime bands all around the world. The album is filled with many great moments and beats, it was a lot of fun from start to finish. It's not the greatest record of all time, but it hits all the right tones.
Ohhh, what a great album! This is why I'm doing this project. The music reminds me of Daft Punkt, albeit a bit more on the mellow side. This album contains great tracks in abundance it just loses a little bit of steam in the second half. Never mind, this is easily 4/5.
Really interesting album, cool lounge music, it feels like sitting in a garden, lying in the sun and just chilling. No particular highlight but Beth Hirsch add a lot to the tracks she is on.
1.5
I enjoyed this a decent amount it got my mum nostalgic so I’ll give it 4 stars for her sake
Very meh in a lot of ways. I really like the first track La femme d'argent but otherwise not super notable. Too engaging to be ambient music, too mellow to be electronica, not catchy enough for pop.
It was okay. Was kind of distracted when I was listening to it so I don't have much to say.
This album leans too much on being, what I think it wants to be, a chill sci-fi-soundtrack-like album. Unfortunately, it leans highly on that description to the point where it just sounds boring and has nothing noteworthy whatsoever. Whether it would be that weird vocoder stuff, the constant bleep-bloops (don't know about ya’ll but that’s what I heard, and Beth Hirsch’s honestly grating voice, I can't pinpoint what I exactly hate about this album. Although, I did like the orchestra part in "Tailsman", but other than potentially going for what it wants, I guess that’s all the positives.
if I'm in the mood for it this album makes me absolutely transcend, so good for so many different occasions
not my type
have loved many years
This shit gobbles penis
It's still sexy and fun and great party background music. I don't think I'd put it on to LISTEN to per se, but it's wonderfully done for what it is.
A bit of a grower, but still feels right. A huge relief to hear an actually decent electronic album after several swings and misses.
Very chill, pretty smooth, sometimes aimless, sometimes weird. A nice listen that didn't inspire a lot in me. Best song: You Make It Easy
so. incredibly. repetitive.
absolute classic of the era
Started real strong but then got too woobly for me
Quirky lyrics, mostly off-key, and every song was likely plagiarized. It sounds a little too familiar, as if I wrote and recorded it myself back when I was a self-assured six-year-old.
At first I thought this was nothing more than upscale elevator music, something they would play at the Ritz Carlton. Maybe the music they play when you’re on hold with American Express while they search up fraudulent charge claims on your platinum card. But then it evolved into something special. Maybe it just fit my mood for the day perfectly, but I felt a wave of calmness wash over me while listening. The type of calm where you’re floating in the clouds on a plane, looking down at all the tiny people and buildings below you. One where you realize how insignificant you are, but feel bigger than everything in that same instance. You close your eyes and feel content with your life, thankful for everything you’ve been through and all that you’ve accomplished.
B- La Femme d’argent - 3 Sexy Boy - 3 All I Need - 3 Kelly Watch the Stars - 3 Talisman - 3 Remember - 4 You Make It Easy - 3 Ce Matin-La - 4 New Star In the Sky - 4 Le voyage de Pénélope - 3 Very cool album cover. Nice, soothing music. Not flashy, not familiar, just an all-around 3.
Excellent!
It was alright got bored of it after a while
a precursor for Justice. I liked it, but will probably never revisit. Added a song to a pool vibes playlist. 3/5
Some good vibes. Some weird vibes as well to be fair.
Enorm relaxed album waar ik enkele hitjes al van kende. Ik geef ietwat makkelijk 5 sterren hiervoor.
Atmospheric, beautiful, unforgettable
the french? doing electronica in the nineties? groundbreaking.
Really cool sounds, it sounds like early Daft Punk or something but better
Nice enough. A bit dated
Something magical about Air. Deserves all the stars for Sexy Boy which is near to a perfect track. Everything sounds fresh and I was glad to give this a new listen 20.
This album was incredibly good; I cannot believe I have not heard about this before (somehow). Easily a five star album, gave it at least two spins yesterday. Need to dive really deep into this. Just love the vibe. The first song on the album is amazing!
Not my kind of music really. Too clinical
There’s a sexy and cool “air” about this album. It’s easy listening done in the coolest way possible. I was never bored with this and unlike a lot of easy listening I was fully engaged. Within its genre this is clearly something special.
Sta chido
Ibland ja, ibland nej.
I've heard this before but it's been a minute and I'm not going back to it but I like Air well enough so 4 stars it is
It was certainly interesting. If I hadn’t known it was 90s I would have assumed it was from a couple decades earlier.
Well Sexy Boy is a tune. The rest of the album holds up as well. A unique sound; almost trance-like electronica with catchy lyrical hooks - it's presence on the list makes sense. I'm likely to return to this at some point. Highlight has got to be Sexy Boy lol.
i liked it overall, good electronica sounds, sexy boy was a great song that i knew beforehand and totally forgot about
not a fan. having said that, daft punk did it better.
This was good. Nostalgic. I likey.
Im sorta digging this. Didn’t finish it but I’ll get back to it. Good stuff.
Chill. 6-7/10
Good listen
Did these guys walk so that Daft Punk could run?
It's alright.
Not as good as I remember it from when I was younger.
there are two things the french are good at: 1. rioting 2. electronic music fav songs: new star in the sky, you make it easy, kelly watch the stars
Ich hege den Verdacht, dass Air das softe Nebenprojekt von Daft Punk sind. Das sind doch die gleichen! Platte kenne ich, relativ gut gealtert, gnädige drei Sterne, u.a. wegen Kelly Watch The Stars".
Tracks heard before: 'Sexy Boy' (probably because I have watched 'Ten Things I Hate About You'). This is amazing electronic music two tracks in! Atmospheric soundscapes. I can see why they were picked to make the soundtrack for the film 'The Virgin Suicides' -- it strikes me as the kind of music that would complement the film perfectly. Beth Hirsch reminds me of Beth Gibbins from Portishead. This album reminds me of Daft Punk if they weren't Daft Punk. I suppose both are French. 'Moon Safari' is fantastic. I can understand why one of the top reviews thought it was 'elevator music' but I can't say I agree in any way. It's relaxing and just what I needed today. Ooo, and they're French. 9.5/10.
A chiller, more french version of daft punk
Very chill... And creative... Although not 100% my vibe...
I don’t think I’ve come across Air before. Apple Music says they are dance music which has me intrigued. Some if the song titles are in French so I’m assuming they’re from France. Let’s listen and find out how the music sounds! Songs I already knew: none Favourites: Sexy Boy, Ce Matin-là This was an album where I didn’t want it to finish. It was such a nice sound, somewhere between dance and smooth soul music. The whole album is around 45 minutes, which is a very typical length, but the time seemed to fly by. I’m really glad to have found this album, and will definitely be giving it more time over the coming days.
This album was pretty mellow. I liked `All I Need` and `Remember` the best. I don't understand why this album is considered one of the best of all time; I'm probably missing the historical context. Overall I felt like it was okay, but not something that I would listen to more than a couple of times.
Jazzier elevator music. Maybe influential since it most likely laid the groundwork for French house? (E.g. Daft Punk). Vocoder on "Remember" sounds Daft Punk-esque. What's really keeping it from being like them is that the tempo is a lot slower, and the sounds are a bit more drown out, and that there aren't as many vocal tracks.
oui oui je fume des cigarettes et j'aime les petits garçons hon hOn hON
I only listened to this when tidying However I don't think that's overly disrespectful to the music, there're some cool ideas but nothing ardently special
Excellent album
Started off nice but got boring
Rating: 7/10 Best songs: You make it easy
These guys keep showing up on various playlist compilations for years. Never sat and listened to the album through. Glad I did.
I knew I would love this album as soon as I saw the Mike Mills artwork on the cover. From that I was expecting something like Bosanova Beastie Boys or a Funkier Air, not the dreamlike french pop/soundscapes. Probably my least favourite song is Sexy Boy which in retrospect is tacky and doesn't gel with the rest of the songs on the album
Muzyka dosyć przyjemna, wręcz relaksująca. Sam album nie jest niczym niezwykłym ani odkrywczym, nie mniej warto go posłuchać.
LMAOOO i just bought this on cd jaaaaaam
Trippy instrumental/electronic. Liked some tracks but not overwhelmed.
Starts strong 2nd and 3rd tracks recognisable and excellent. Rest of album best for chilled out. I will probably listen to it again
It's just a great excellent for chill listening
Yeah, this is nice; not mind-blowing, but I enjoyed it.
Effortlessly cool without feeling shallow. A nice blend of acoustics and electronics. Definitely an album I can see myself throwing back on
a really lovely album, and a surprise — all the french electronic music i’ve heard before has been very club/industrial, so this was a great change of pace. everything here feels very intentional, and this is an album i’ll come back to for sure
Liked this way more than i had been expecting. Sexy Boy is a JAM.
It’s a really solid electronic album. It’s got great vibes and still recommended, but not a personal favourite of mine.
Two electronic albums in a row which is a bit out of my comfort zone. I tend to be overly critical I think so going to try not to do that today. Not sure what exactly it is that I like about this album, but I do like it a lot. It’s a downtempo electronic album with a pretty slow pace, which is a little more my speed generally. This type of music can get repetitive sounding sometimes, but this album was able to keep things interesting throughout. My only real negative is a few of the songs had lyrics in a strange autotuned male voice that was a little annoying to me. Otherwise really enjoyed it though, would listen again. Favorite song: La femme d’argent Other: Sexy Boy, All I Need, Talisman, Ce matin-là, Le voyage de Pènèlope
What's with French electronic duos making everything else in the genre look like child's play? This was great, I loved how mellow it was, and some of the production felt years ahead of other electronic acts. Really chill, but never boring, and the mix of vocal and instrumental tracks kept the album fresh throughout.
Spacey, meandery, electronica (I guess)?
Daft punk wannabe
1998 in a bottle, played at every single dinner party I attended that year, but gets a bit boring.
Awesome album, trippy, chilled, uplifting!
Ok
I once saw Air play live. They were the 2nd most tedious band I’ve ever seen It was my great misfortune that night that the most tedious band I’ve ever seen was their support act So, 20 years on from that trauma, how does this hold up? Well, the best thing I can say is that it’s easy to listen to. The worst thing I can say is that it’s easy to not listen to. Kelly watch the stars is wonderful. Sexy Boy, La Femme D’argent, & All I Need are pretty great too The rest is forgettable
Almost a 5
Très français. Très chill. When chillout went mainstream. An album for those who found Daft Punk too gauche.
Semplicemente perfetto, un trip totale
Wow! This is a gorgeous album. Been meaning to listen to it, glad the issue finally got forced. The first half is 5/5 easily, especially Sexy Boy and Kelly Watch The Stars.
Cinematic infectious booty shaking kitsch.
Awesome! 5 / 5 stars.
An eminently listenable album.
2.3 Bit dead innit, I get the vision but it's not my cup of tea. Fave songs: Sexy boy
Way to chill for me. When I saw it was the same group that did The Virgin Suicides, I knew it would be a snoozer hahaha. Listen again: no Purchase for my collection: no Favourite Song: You Make It Easy
Fun half electronic music, had heard one of these before
Swim trunks - yes Shades - yes Suncream - yes Beach towel - yes Flip flops - yes Beer money - yes Ear buds - yes Chill out vibes - yes Air Moon Safari I'm all good!! Point me in the direction of a sun lounger!! I'm off to soak sun and chill out to this album... priceless !!!
Quite chilled
One of the top ambient / chillout albums from a group that have released some absolutely brilliant tracks over the years. This album is perfect for so many scenarios, but mostly sitting in the sun with a drink in hand!
Dreamy
Groovy-ish
This is a fantastic album, been listening to this since I was a teenager. There are no bad songs on it, and the first half has several perfect ones. The bassline on "La Femme D'Argent" is heavenly.
A perfect soundtrack for a drive up to New Hampshire.
This album isn't bad, I just find it a bit boring. I feel like I've heard so many albums like this one, very much coffeehouse music. I liked the few standout tracks but the rest served as background. Standout Tracks: Sexy Boy, Ce Matin-Là, Le voyage de Pénélope
i don't like it
love the local on the 8s
Background music that turned out to be a surprisingly good listen for me. A little out there at times but that's never a true negative for me. Probably a 3.5 here but I'm feeling generous today and will round up. Some album is going to take the hit for that as I regress to the mean on my ratings. Oh well, so it goes.
Superb album, one of the greatest electronic chill records ever made
When I started my One Album A Day project and saw that this was my first album I was ecstatic. I was already very familiar with Air, and Moon Safari is one of my all time favourite albums. "La femme d'argent" has one of the catchiest bass riffs that often pops into my head from time to time. The whole album is so dreamy and chill, and just a joy to listen too while relaxing.
There’s a general air of detachment to a lot of Air’s work that often alienates me. That’s not the case here on their first album. It succeeds (in my mind) precisely because it’s warm and inviting, not cold and sterile like their later work.
Pretty solid electronic album. While nothing really stood out, there wasn't a bad track on here. 4/5.
Chill synthetic vibes. Cool to see French folk music through electronica. Beth Hirsch is a really good vocalist.
Can't Watch the Stars was stellar
It was an easy listen...kind of background music for a party with lots of conversation... varied enough to keep it interesting... Kind of spacey. Maybe good for a space launch party...which we have often on the Space Coast of Florida
Cool vibes. Semi psychedelic chill sound
Makkelijke keuze natuurlijk.
Chilled out scenic fun
Heard this a lot at the time and for me it doesn't really hold up. About a 2.5...
Stellar!
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
som diferente, legalzinho e pa
Really nice
This is one of those funny little anomalies that occur from time to time - it's an album I absolutely love and adore but I have never once owned a physical copy of it on any medium. Which sometimes leads to longer spells than usual between listens. The downside to this is only that it's kind of ridiculous I've never owned a copy. The upside to this is I feel like I get to rediscover the album once or twice a year - and every time it brings me so much joy. This album has aged well - I'm certain I enjoy it more now than I did when it came out. Lush vibes that feel sophisticated and pleasurable the whole way through. "Sexy Boy" is my jam, and would absolutely be my entrance music if I were a wrestler.
Interesting music and production for the time but nothing really grabbed a hold of me
Incredibly, incredibly BORING.
Retro-futuristic. Reminds me of what people in the 50s thought music the music of interstellar travel would be. I like it, it's relaxing but commands enough attention to not become background music. Favorite tracks: "La femme d'argent", "Remember", "New Star In The Sky"
Æðisleg plata, bæði á eigin forsendum og nostalgískum. Svo góð lög, ljúf og töff í senn. Ég man alltaf eftir Þossa, þá á X-inu, kynna Kelly watch the stars með tilvísun í stjörnurnar á HM í Frakklandi 98. Frábært HM, og frábær plata.
Een van mijn favoriete albums, zo warm, zo luisterbaar, zo onmiskenbaar Air. Origineel qua productie, melodiën, en arrangementen. Baanbrekend album!
Classic album
Poppy, chilled, much better than I expected
Space lounge music
Todo un viaje por una epoca menos complicada.
Kind of peaceful, nice music to work to.
3/5. Bopping beats and the instrumentals were the highlights. Might go up to a 4 later but sticking with 3 because the lyrical songs threw me off. I honestly just wanted more synth.
Me pone nerviosa la música sin letra, es totalmente estresante no escuchar ninguna palabra. Para colmo, los artistas son franceses, lo que también me genera bastante conflicto. En resumen, todo mal, pero, igualmente, le pongo dos estrellas porque me da cosa ponerle menos.
Pop raro sin letra pero ni tan mal 6/10
esta guapo aunque Adriana llore porque es solo música
Hat ein paar schöne ruhige Lieder drin, aber mehr ok als gut
Just ok. Im not sure I'd listen to again.
Really neat enjoyable French electronica. It didn’t surprise me that they did work with phoenix
Sounds both very old and new at the same time. If I had to guess I’d say it was a very progressive old album, was surprised it was as recent as 1998. Reminds me of daft punk
Catchy and satisfying "chill" electronica, similar vibe to Saint Etienne. Not groundbreaking but still influential.
Middle of the road electronic mood music. Not as weird as Stereolab and not even approaching the bombast of Daft Punk, this record is more like a serious Moog Cookbook. Enjoyable enough sounds but nothing you'll go back to again and again.
Great album
Great album, have only heard one song previously in a movie but definitely worth the listen
Nice. The Film score comparisons ring true. It’s complex and evocative music that creates a mood, I guess. I could have died before hearing it though, and my life wouldn’t have amounted to less.
this album was pretty good. chill electronic vibes. I like the album cover and the song with Hirsch were cool. I'll probably revisit and listen while studying.
perfect background music for a calming day
Loved it. La femme d'argent feels warm & fuzzy & nintendo-y, Sexy Boy is very Ween-esque
En general es un album que me gusta y en particular hay varios temas de 5 estrellas: "Sexy Boy", "Kelly watch the stars", "Remember" o "New star in the sky". Imprescindible escuchar esta vuelta a la electrónica con toque francés.
It's difficult to give this an unbiased review because I used to listen to this album repeatedly in college. I still think it's great
Reading the album title I was pleasantly surpised and expecting lyrics about big game hunting on the moon. I was imagining large prey running through moon dust and jumping across large craters trying to escape an Apollo rocket containing the two artists holding a net for catching butterflies. After finishing the album I’m a bit disappointed. The lyrical content is not what I expected. The album only contains a few songs about astronomy. Though I like the lyrics of Sexy Boy and wouldn’t be surpised if these are written with my humble person in mind. The music on the record is mellow, but entertaining electronica. All in all it’s one small pleasure for this man, but a great addition to the 1001 list.
Cool
If I was in a sensory deprivation tank floating in space something tells me this is the soundtrack that would probably start to play in my mind
Weird but cool
Pretty nice beats.I’m not really a chill out kinda guy but I can see why people like this.
Not bad, too much of a slow burner for my liking, could’ve been a bit shorter. Cool sounds though
Listened to on 3/21/23 3/5 Favorite song: all I need Every song on this album I either enjoyed or wanted to make the random noises stop but all in all it was pretty smooth and easy listening
Weird atmospheric music
3 stars
Retrofictionism justifies the moon reference. I doubt there's a bad time to put this music on, drift out for a time, voices coming to prompt a smile but ultimately leaving other sound preeminent.
hmm, lots of great music out there. this ain't it.
associated with timati chalamet only(sorry not sorry) or with james bond ahahahhahahahhahh
I just can't fully get behind it. A very chill daft punk in my opinion, and not just that they're a French duo- the sound is a simply relaxed version of them. Strong start with la femme and sexy boy, each of which are iconic, but it tails off to a point where I'm guessing and hoping for more. Can see why many people would enjoy it though. Solid 3 overall.
This album is completely ahead of its time. Absolutely solid production, and ear worm tracks great for testing out a new pair of headphones. The opener, La femme d'argent, brings you right in with a ripping bass line and catchy hook. Throughout the album, you get complete Daft Punk vibes. Must've been that 90s French music scene air everyone was breathing. Some tracks like Remember feel a little too B-side, but overall, I'd throw on this record after a long day at work to just mellow out to when I'm not quite up for Daft Punk or Justice energy.
Languid lunar lounge tracks, soundtracking your electronic expedition across the stars.
Not my kind of music. It was not bad.
Wasn't bothered by it but also wasn't completely blown away either even tho some bits sound interesting 3.5/5
Moon Safari is one of my favourite albums of all times, I can literally enjoy this album at all times.
Classic. Nice album to return to every once in a while
Ovaj album je odličan za ljetno razdoblje.
This is chill-hop before anyone conceived of iPods. This is 20+ years ahead of its time. This is a really cool find in 2023 from the dark ages of 1998. 4.5/5!
Reminds me of Wet. Somewhat timeless sound, maybe this was the start? Relaxed, a bit funky, accent of singer is a bit off putting at times.
New to me. First impressions: Liking it a lot. After listening: I enjoyed this album a fair bit - especially the use of moog synths. I would not have guessed this album came out in 1998 - it has bit of an old soul to it but at the same time sounds like it could have came out today and not sounded out of time. Some of the back half of the album is maybe a bit too chill and relaxed for my taste. Not bad, but not music that gets me excited. Will want the record. Not an immediate buy, but one I'll definitely watch for. Standout tracks: La femme d'argent, Talisman, Le voyage de Penelope. Would probably give this a 3/5.
Chill and funky. Would absolutely add to my rotation of things to listen to while I’m working.
Little hit or miss, as was Peter Gabriel. Favorite tracks were 1, 3, 4.
I thought a few of the tracks were pretty cool, but I also thought several of the tracks weren't my cuppa tea
Good sample-worthy music, can draw parallel with Daft punk's softer stuff
Confusing vibes but pretty chill
Enjoyable, elements of band I enjoy
Very vibey I enjoyed this album
50 - 50 on this album. Its starts off with groovy mellow mood, as the album continues it seems to turn into something completely different, You make it easy just does not fit on the album. It then continues to go somewhere else on its own. It left me behind
Cool album. Very atmospheric. Not my taste in music though
10/10 it has such a fun, retro sound for its time even tho it came out in the 90s, it feels like something you’d hear from the 70s, at least to my amateur ears the actual album is so incredibly well made I just love everything about this
Great album for studying, concentration and as background music, well crafted with gorgeous melodies and sound. 8,5/10
Ehh had some cool tracks but found it overall a bit slow. Appreciated the eerily electronic vibes.
genuine 5 stars for me. this is one of the best "airplane" albums of all time, which is a compliment.
Enjoyable mellow tunes, couldn’t say it wowed me though. Just some solid music to work to and chill out. Atmospheric. Never really took hold for me though, but I’d come back to it. Another 3.5.
Not bad overall. I'm such a sucker for a good Rhodes track, so the first song had me hooked right away. They weren't all winners though. I hate the sound of vocoder with only a few exceptions, and track 6 is not one of those exceptions. However, it did win me back with all the theramin and haunting vocals in the back half of the song.
Eh. Didn't do anything for me. Sorta boring. 2/5
Oh hey, these guys did the Virgin Suicides soundtrack. I love that movie and soundtrack! This is pretty nice too. Not totally my thing, but I like when the strings chime in. C
3.5/5 I was quite pleasantly surprised by this album. I had no idea that I knew one of the songs and really enjoyed the mellowness of it. I actually fell asleep to it. Like I said before, sometimes I just want an album that I had a song that I can send to my beautiful wife, and this delivered. Overall, just really nice.
3.5/5 Really enjoyed some of this but after a while it seemed to trail off in quality, became a bit monotonous and too background musicy for me. May relisten as a chill album but doubt it will become a fave. Gave me "day chilling at the beach vibes" so maybe will revisit in that instance.
Really really really really groovy. Like 4 stars groovy.
Virgin Suicides eyy
Kinda mellow but not the worst thing I've heard
Beautiful, wonderfully paced, timeless classic. More of a special significance to me as it was playing in the background for most of my teens. Re-listening after all these years it is still as awesome - just one cute noticeable difference - I can note the low quality of certain samples in the mix - but that actually doesn't even detract from the greatness of this record.
Favoritas: -La femme d’femme -Kelly watch the stars -Talisman
Sympa comme une musique d'attente de bar lounge. Sans doute remarquable et novateur à l'époque mais je n'ecouterai jamais ça de bon cœur, dans que ce soit pour autant complètement mauvais
This was interesting!
Très smooth, très nice, se laisse écouter tout seul. Une bonne ambiance electro soft.
That was great, I remember listening to Air probably like 10 years ago, and this reminded me how much I like it. It was giving me Royksopp vibes.
A few excellent songs including one about me so I’ll give it a 3.2/5
I listed to this album a bunch in college. Still really enjoy it! Mix of down-tempo Detective Barbie-esque tracks and a few absolute bangers. The songs with the female vocalist are pretty forgettable though.
I liked it, but it was too hectic, I think the songs were not in the same tune as what I was doing at the moment. I will listen to it again, another time.
Jesus, another French techno band. Pretty sure back to back French groups is some kind of cruel joke my son is playing on me. And much like the French, I surrendered very early into this one. Think I took it easy on the previous album, probably because it was only 1/2 French. These guys should have waved the white flag right about the time they started the first song. Only listened once and will not listen again. Very slow, very boring. F the French and F this album. I see Van Halen coming up so at least I'll hear some great music soon. 0 Can't give zero, so 1 it is..........
Very slick and engaging. This is likely to be the start of an electronic deep dive similar to the metal one that Anthrax sent me down a while back. This is exactly the type of album I could see myself playing while driving or walking around on a sunny day. It's the definition of a vibe. Never too repetitive so it never got annoying. Sleek and novel. 5
3 Another album from our chain-smoking, crepe-eating friends overseas. Really expected this to be heavy electronica club music that I was going to dislike, but it turned out to be more of an instrumental easy listening album with electronic influence. There was actually nothing I disliked, with each song having a distinct sound to it helped set it apart from the others. That being said, I do feel like the quality slowly declines as it goes on, like Air decided to frontload the album with their best work. The first half is amazing at building intricate soundscapes that would be a great backdrop for getting work done, playing video games, or even getting high and vibing. The back half, while still good, doesn’t feel quite as compelling or elaborate, almost like something pulled from a royalty-free music site. It’s also a bit more downtempo, to the point where you can almost feel it slowing down (probably trippy on psychedelics). All in all, a pleasant surprise, and one of the better instrumental-leaning albums I’ve heard. I definitely feel like Daft Punk took some inspiration from these guys.
- not for me
A really nice sound
Quite funky - not my favourite though.
A masterpiece. Essential.
first listen sounds like the entire Oceans trilogy soundtracks
Love this album. My uncle gave me a burnt copy of this CD for my birthday when I was like 10/11 (2004/5). It complements the Mylo album. Nice break from 70s rock.
Nice switch up, can't give more than a two
Electrónica
8/10. i preferred the songs without vocals, but overall this was really good.
7/10. Yo, it's got that song they play for like 20 seconds in 10 Things I Hate About You
Don’t really care about downtempo electronic music. Sexy Boy was in 10 Things I Hate About You at least. 6/10
Never getting old 3.5
Hopeful posting
Decent
Nice background music, but I didn't really notice when it switched to another artist.
This album is what it feel like when you try to be really cool and mellow and then it doesn’t make much sense. The album is decent as it’s pretty avant garde with the various styles and it doesn’t feel like an album from 98. It doesn’t really go anywhere but that’s I feel most electronics albums are. This is decent but I didn’t enjoy it. It was just easy to listen to. 4.7/10
very instrumental, maybe less for me because i enjoy lyrics a lot but very good nonetheless
omg like time travelling to my teenage years.
BANCO. un poco nomas pero bien 7.5/10
2/3
Beautiful album, especially the first half is very strong. 5/5
Undoubtedly, my favorite aspect of the album is the atmosphere it invokes. For a record with scant lyrics in a standard sense, Moon Safari is quite romantic. Cuts like "Remember," "You Make It Easy," "All I Need," and "Le Voyage de Penelope" all have a strangely intimate sound to them. However, this resonance may be what defines this album and it rockets Moon Safari from great to amazing.
Интересно, что мы снова попали во вторую половину 90-х и снова на альбом с космическим влиянием. По крайней мере так казалось по названию пластинки и по звучанию первого трека. По мере прослушивания у меня возникали всё новые и новые ассоциации, на что это похоже и как это описать. Сошёлся на alpha-версии Daft Punk, ну или "Daft Punk для секса". Альбом совсем не про слова, поэтому только про музыку. Наверное, удивило, что подобный стиль всё ещё был популярен в 90-х годах. Много синтетического звука, вах-эффектов, иногда появляются духовые. Некоторые треки вообще к жанру ambient можно отнести. В общем это классная музычка на фон, некоторые песни могли бы подойти для формата "дискотека 80-х". В целом - интересная фантазия на тему космофутуризма. Поставлю 3.5/5 -> 3/5, поскольку постольку. Ничего сверхъестественного здесь нет, в какой-то момент начало надоедать (а это уже флажок), но звучит интересно.
Очень приятно было послушать на сей раз французскую электронику. Не транс иуроп экспресс, но тоже вкусно
Surprisingly enjoyable! I’ve only ever heard” Sexy Boy” before but there’s some other gems on here. Also it’s varied not everything in the same style. I’ve enjoyed electronica more in recent years so, deffo a good album for me! Saved tracks: Kelly Watch the Stars, Talisman, New Star in the Sky
I knew the two hit singles beforehand. The rest is just filling in my opinion.
Aw snap this was all over the radio in the nineties but age has not been kind to this arch, too cool for school, soundtrack without a film, future retro bleeps and whistles. A few bright moments but nobody is seriously enjoying this lighter then air offering.
la femme d'argent 3.5/5 sexy boy 5/5 all i need ft beth hirsch 4/5 kelly watch the stars 3/5 talisman 4.5/5 remember 2/5 you make it easy 3/5 ce martin-la 4/5 new star in the sky 3/5 le voyage de penelope 5/5 fav was sexy boy least fav remember i really enjoyed it
Top 3 Songs: 1 - Sexy Boy (2) 2 - All I Need (3) 3 - Le Voyage de Penelope (10)
Always loved this Gallic masterpiece.
Moon safari is a lovely piece of art. All its textures and colors are hypnotic and cautivating
Already loved this album.
I've always had an interest in this album, but apparently it's taken 25 years for me to finally listen cover to cover. I was well aware of this album when it came out and had an eye on it for a while. It never quite peaked high enough for me to buy the album though and eventually I forgot about it. Now through the magic of streaming, my budget doesn't prohibit me from listening to almost anything. I appreciate this belated meeting. I really love the first two tracks and the last two tracks. The middle loses my interest a little. I'm really not liking the Beth Hirsch tracks. This album had such a great sound and vibe overall though. It's really timeless in my opinion. 25 years old and it still sounds fresh. If you told me this album came out this year, I'd believe it.
An insight into French electronica and it's one of those records you'd play during those hot summer days or chill summer nights. I don't know much about electronica in general but this was a pleasant listen. FAVORITE SONGS: La femme d'argent, Sexy Boy, All I Need, Kelly Watch the Stars, Ce Matin Là, and Le Voyage De Pénélope The other songs not listed are ok or have to grow on me. Either way, it's a good album to vibe to.
I found this album early last summer it's been on repeat since.
Whoever said Air is a better version of Daft Punk has been of their meds. They’re not terrible, but in no way should they be compared to Daft Punk just because they have “electronica” vibes
I kind of enjoyed it. Nice background music. Don’t think I’d listen again. Felt like it could of been a soundtrack to a Zach Braff film in the early 2000’s
Worse than daft punk.
Jazzy, vibey music with an electronic pulse. But there’s live instrumentation as often as there are electronics — there’s even an orchestra on some tracks! Only a few songs sound like a product of the 90’s. I don’t think I would have guessed the time period of lot of these songs if I didn’t already know. Highlights: “La femme d’argent,” “Sexy Boy,” “Talisman”
Nice chill laid back album. "All I Need (feat. Beth Hirsch)" sounds very Portishead-y which is cool. Moments of Fatboy Slim, Daft Punk, and even more Portishead throughout the album made me a happy listener. I really enjoyed it. It's super laid back and one of the easier albums on this list to put on and flat out enjoy.
Excelente!!
Easy listening electric beats. Mellow for morning or late evening listening
Love the downtempo style, noted as setting the stage for this genre
Nice chill vibes, nothing too exciting but no criticisms either. Great to have on in the background
Thought it was boring when it came out and still feel the same.
quite nice listen while working
Belle ambiance
Quaint, not very good.
Van ser la 'banda a descobrir' quan van aparéixer. Els preferits dels crítics i 'connosseiurs'. És certament una proposta original, amb moments interessants i un so força pulit, però l'estrena discogràfica d'Air no mereix tant de rebombori, i ells mateixos la millorarien en els seus treballs posteriors
Gallic cool.
🤷♀️I mean it was a peaceful album. I understand why their band is called Air because it sounded very airy. It wasn’t anything interesting or fun to me but it was pretty sounds?
How many bands/acts are more appropriately named than "Air" is? The name fits them to a T - the music is airy and light and non-threatening (mostly) instrumental music that still has a tiny slice of mysterious progression to it. And it all does sound so French :D The biggest negative for me is that I don't like the vocal songs much; they almost detract from the vibe which one can easily lose themselves in. This is the kind of mood and sound I like from downbeat electronic music. There's a sameness to a lot of it to be sure but I feel like I can play Air in almost any setting or mood. Feeling like I may not put this on as much as most 4s but it still feels worthy. 7/10 4 stars.
Funky Occasional spooky Good background tunes for casual joy
Familiarity bias. Much use of this as falling asleep music in my youth. Still great. Remember still the worst track, the Beach Boys sample just doesn't work for me.
Immediately refreshing and interesting.
I love how ethereal it is. It doesn’t feel like music, but something more. It’s an experience. Feels like I’m floating in space and I’m safe at home at the same time.
This stuff doesn't usually float my boat. These guys always managed to find a way to keep me engaged in it. Thoroughly enjoyable.
I quite enjoyed this and from the first track I thought, are these the people behind The Virgin Suicides soundtrack? They are...not as good as that for me, but maybe because I heard that first and have listened to it multiple times due to it being on this list, but a close second. Going 3.5 stars out of 5 on this one.
I enjoyed this more than I expected. All of the arrangements are top notch, and the songs are in fact, calming to listen to. The highlights for me are the songs featuring Beth Hirsch, and the horn section in the song, “Ce matin-là”. Four stars
Timeless milestone. "Ce matin-là" is an easy listening masterpiece.
Enjoyable listen, especially La Femme d'Argent and Sexy Boy.
sexy boyyyy
Nahhh, don't like this. I don't even feel like explaining myself.
An eclectic dream of times gone by. liberal use of vocoder and jazzy inspired tunes that wouldn't be amiss in a 60's heist film, they ooze chill from every pore. would listen again Favourite tracks Kelly watch the stars and All I need.
Tja, weer van die vage Ericmuziek. Luistert wel lekker weg hoor, maar echt raken doet het ook niet. Meer om op de achtergrond op te zetten in een loungebar.
Hier moet een gebruiksaanwijzing bij. Alleen afspelen op een brakke zondagochtend (of eventueel the day after Nederland-Argentinië). En dan is het een prima plaatje. Recept om de dag verder op te starten: Laat de sterke bak en dit plaatje opvolgen door nog zo'n bak en de Propellorheads.
Loungemuziek, dat was helemaal hip rond het millennium. Wie weet als een tiener dit over 40 jaar luistert, dat hij hier net zo veel van begrijpt als ik nu van sommige psychedelische hipstermuziek van de boomers. Maar ik kan hier prima van genieten, lekker chill. Al is All I Need een beetje een oorwurm.
1 love it 2 y'know it 3 also know it and love it. This the shit
I don’t listen to EDM like ever 🤷🏼
Cool drums with chorus Synths Cool repetition