Reviews (page 5 of 15)
Моя музыка пошла. Как оказалось, All I need добавила в любимые на last.fm ещё в 2012 году. Прекрасное начало зимнего солнечного утра
Is This Peak? Yes Yes but in sexyyy boyyy
This is my second time listening to "Moon Safari". My first exposure to Air was when I watched the music video for "Sexy Boy" some years back. The first track of "Moon Safari" has to be one of the best openers I've ever heard. I also enjoyed the singles, including "Sexy Boy". That's how you should start a week. 4 stars for "Moon Safari".
Repetitive mellow pop from the 90s. Meh
Pretty boring sounded like background music
Good album. I liked almost every song.
Sehr chillig, thumbs up!
This popped up on my YouTube recommended a bit before it showed up on here. And they were right, shits good
What a fun ride. Great layers to these songs and the intro tracks was perfection for my rain filled drive into the city
I almost rate 4, but the song "Kelly Watch the Starts" made me put 3 cause wtf
Album très moyen, je n'ai quasiment rien retenu de toute la tracklist et les sonorités un peu ennuyantes et assez répétitives. Vraiment album assez calamiteux.
Beautiful. Like a pre-Daft Punk dance music that is more mellow.
Ambient music isn’t really my thing but it was good
Airy synths. Immaculate vibes. Just a nice time.
Lots of instrumentals, good for zoning out at work. Favorite song was Sexy Boy, basic but oh well.
good
Starts very well but peters out
I listened to this album for the first time. I'd previously avoided it because, for some unknown reason, I thought it was elevator music. I know, I know — incredible ignorance. This is more suitable for a stroll through a dimly lit park at night, enjoying a sunset by the sea, a slow dance with your girlfriend, the backdrop to an old French film, or, ultimately, a theoretical moon safari. And I wouldn't mind a leisurely ride to the seventieth floor in a panoramic elevator to this album. French electronic music: minimalist and rich, psychedelic and soothing, vintage and futuristic all at once. If I could describe this album in one word, I'd say "elegant." An elegant album, not for everyday listening or for every mood.
Some bangers on this, so many.
I definitely think I've listened to Moon Safari while working in the past. I like it a lot. It's very nice to listen to, and has some great beats.
Great
bliss.
Sexy boy
Very pleasant music. This is good, although I can’t figure out when I’d ever want to put it on. What mood does it evoke? It’s better than elevator music, but it’s not exciting, or melancholic, or angry, or soothing. It’s just nice music. Nothing remarkable about this at all, but nothing offensive either. Solidly average.
Fine for background music. Has a vibe. Boring one on one. Much prefer their soundtrack to virgin suicides, which has strong stronger songs and not just music.
very calm and beautiful
good , 7/10 , one of the songs sounds like massive attack
Nice atmosphere
Definitely not for me. Not a huge fan of electric/techno and paired with the lack of lyricism was not my cup of tea. I did think some of the melodies were complex and I can see why someone would appreciate this music, but I would never seek to put it on.
An OK record if you don't need to pay too much attention to it. Many of the tracks consist of little more than repetitive grooves with keyboard noodling, goofy sound effects and/or featherweight vocals on top. Fine for relaxing in your space age bachelor/bachelorette pad but a li'l boring for close listening.
*1998. French duo - electronic/space pop. *I've heard bits of "Sexy Boy" which is apparently their big international 'hit.' *Interesting listen - it's electronic, but not too much. Wiki described it as 'space pop', which is exactly right - pop music but a little trippy, like you're floating through space. *I kinda like this in small doses. RATING - 6/10
Started off promising but got so boring by the end. I added the first one to the playlist I made for the next time I trip though
no idea but sure
excellent zoning out album. would also be an amazing like late night drive vibe 🌙
Kelly, look at the stars
You make it easy to listen to this album. 🎧🎶
Chill, maar ook wel wat saai
Amazing Best tracks: La femme d'argent, All I Need, Kelly Watch the Stars
Moon Safari by Air (7/10) La Femme d'argent (9/10) : Sonorité grave intéressante avec une basse extrêmement douce aux oreilles qui me fait penser à du Moby. Sexy Boy (5/10) : Un peu moins fan du style pour celui-là, il ne m'attire pas mais pourtant je peux voir la vision. All I Need (8/10) : Relaxant avec une très belle voix (Beth Hirsch) réutilisée pour faire les back d'ailleurs ! Kelly Watch The Stars (10/10) : On ne s'en lasse pas avec toute la musicalité rempli dans le fond et la forme avec divers instruments utilisés qui rend l'écoute formidable. Talisman (7/10) : Plus on avance et plus on fait face à un orchestre. :O (On dirait chui dans James Bond) Remember (3/10) : J'y vois une ressemblance avec Weezer à certains moment dont je ne suis pas l'auditeur choisi. You Make It Easy (6/Beth Hirsh) : Il y a vraiment un monde où ils auraient pu sortir le son sans elle mais heureusement qu'elle "Make It Easy". ',:) Ce matin-là (8/10) : En gros tu prends l'alarme de "Verisure" et puis t'y ajoutes une guitare & trompette avec une petite touche d'électro. New Star In The Sky (8/10) : Je suis dans un bon mood quand je l'écoute, très plaisant d'entendre encore une fois la guitare à une place dans le son. Le voyage de Pénélope (6/10) : Je voyage pas même je dance beaucoup
Staple
The song remember I felt like I’ve heard that song before or maybe it’s my mind playing tricks on me Soft synths kinda scare me because they remind me of me as a child im not sure how or why
This album took a few listens to get at first, but it really is a beautiful electronic album. Some songs are a bit too long or empty, but it goes for a more sound album instead of a song album. Cool things.
Teenaged (me) angst and wonder
Super groovy and synth! I’ve never listened to anything like this before it was so slay!
This was pleasant and fine I guess. Just not really my favorite style.
Knew some Songs! It’s Fine to Listen to, But Not really my vibe
“All I need’s a little sign To get behind this sun and cast this weight of mine All I need’s a place to find And there I’ll celebrate” I enjoyed this more than I anticipated but it really isn’t my thing. I’m not the biggest fan of Electronica but this is extremely chilled out and I just found it very pleasing to exist in a few of the songs. “All I Need” was a highlight and felt the most like a conventional song. I completely understand why this is lauded the way it is and parts of it were very compelling but much of it just sort of passed me by.
This was a nice album, easy-listening but didn't blow me away. There were some tracks that I'll definitely revisit but probably not the album as a whole. Favourites: La femme d'argent Talisman Ce matin-là
Chill brother chill. Vibey funky beats. Electronic but easy with it. Could see it in an oceans 11 movie. Saved 3 songs from the album
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First album, great one to start. Solid 4.5 score
this is beautiful, cool, sophisticated late night music. It brings out something calm and shining, a little detached, like you’re watching yourself in a dream. I adore this. It dreams and hurts and floats. Very self-consciously cool.
4/5 fav album so far i think! definitely my vibe. knew sexy boy before listening and the others didn’t disappoint. one of the songs i didn’t like which is why it lost a star.
Not what I was expecting … 🤷🏼♀️
Incredibly chill, would be great for music to just vibe to or music for in the background of work or homework. Very nice.
5/5 I wish I could snort this album, holy shit. It feels like I'm taking a voyage through a very soothing dream.
It was good, Not my cup of tea
fantastic and different sound from most 90's that was big. instrumentals are great and thoughtful, sexy boy obviously the reason this album is huge and i don't mind at all. not totally for me, but good for something new.
sexy boy
Sanitized of all soul or emotion.
Favs: You make it easy
Full of interesting sonics and textures, a very enjoyable record
Veckrat se morm spomnit poalusat air
Smooth beats, intricate, easy to lose yourself in. Nothing really stands out, though. It's all feels like one long continuous track, and it's hard to tell where one stops and the next one starts. My Rating: 3/5
Jazzy techno vibes - kind of music my dad would like. Think coral would like it too
Never heard of this band before. La Femme D'Argent is a nice chill tune. Like a forerunner to all the chill lo-fi beats that you hear these days. Also enjoyed Kelly Watch the Stars, Remember, Ce Matin-la, and Le Voyage de Penelope. Overall this is a fantastic album! Great new discovery for me :)
Conhecia algums músicas desse álbum e gosto muito do trabalho da dupla na trilha sonora de "As Virgens Suicídas". É um álbum interessante pois, ao mesmo tempo em que tem o elemento eletrônico sempre presente, também existem muitos momentos dominados por instrumentos acústicos. No geral, gostei bastante e ouvirei outras vezes. Destaques: "La femme d'argent" (ótima linha de baixo), "Sexy Boy" (talvez minha preferida), "Talisman", "Remember", "You Make It Easy" (talvez a preferida seja essa rs), "Ce matin-là" (instrumental muito bonitinho). Lembro que vi o clipe de "Kelly Watch Stars" uns anos atrás e gostei muito. Tinha memória de ter gostado mais da música.
Stone cold classic Love it or loathe it, it was everywhere because it took the genre to a whole new level
All I need is such a banger
Îi fainut
So fun, diverse, electronic but also instrumental. Really impressive production and creativity shown here. I thought the album ended and went to a different artist several times while listening.
Trippy, but got me focused.
Vibe / Gefühl Sehr chillo millo. Ruhig, warm, schwebend. Hörsituation Gibt mir den Vibe: Stereoanlage an, Augen zu, im Sessel versinken und langsam einschlafen. Wiedererkennung Ein Song war mir bekannt, der Rest nur vage vertraut. Bleibt hängen? Eher nicht - vieles verflüchtigt sich schnell wieder. Kurzfazit Weniger "Songs", mehr Atmosphäre. Will nicht unterhalten, sondern einhüllen. Perfekt für: 🌙 abends, Kopfhörer, Sofa 🚗 Nachtfahrten 🛋️ bewusstes Nichtstun Nicht perfekt für: 🎉 Aufmerksamkeit 🎧 aktives Mithören 📢 „Wow, was für ein Refrain!“ Miniwertung: 🌀 Vibe: 8/10 🧠 Hängengeblieben: 4/10 ❤️ Würde ich wieder hören? Ja, aber situationsabhängig
This came out at a time in my life when I was music-obsessed, but it never made much of an impression. This is the first time I've intentionally sat down and listened to it from start to finish...and I'm still not all that moved. I love "Ce Matin-la." The rest of this I can take or leave. It sounds precocious to me, and yet it just sort of happily vamps on its influences (Bacharach, Pet Sounds, exotica) without really doing anything bold. It's background music, but it wants the listener to hear some grand toy symphony.
This feels like they heard the song Comfortably Numb and decided to make a whole album feel that way. It's ethereal in a way that doesn't mean much to me at the end of the day. If I remember this exists after this listen I may throw it on in the background of a chill hang with friends. But I can envision myself ever reaching for it.
Pleasant background music. Not hugely for me beyond that.
A bit too airy, lacking substance and heft, for my personal tastes. I get why people may like this album but it was not for me.
8/10 Favorite: All I Need
Favourite song: talisman
Perfect Sunday morning album. Listened before
One of the first vinyls that i bought ❤️
experimental, muy tranquilo
nice chill funk vibe
It's good it's just not my thing
shit so good I listened to it twice
What a light and comforting frame of mind this brings me every time. It's like going out for a walk on the beach at sunset in early Summer with docile waves washing up, fragrant sea mist wafting in, and then a warm, dry breeze blows in from inland. The instrumentation and phrasing are all so simple, and the tone so easygoing, it complements Beth Hirsh's phenomenal lilting singing. Of course this gets a 5 from me for sentimental value, because of course it has been one of my dearest favorites for decades.
Pretty decent. Big 90s vibes. Weird but makes sense.
This album has elements i lovr in 2010s electronic, wild that it's all here in the 90s
I started listening to electronic music in 2010 and they were right that it peaked in the 90s. I was wrong.
Takes me on such a journey, just really immerses me in the album.
The loungiest of lounge jazz. Like living in a shit perfume ad
Great vibes on this
The official backing track to my workday, and I mean that as no insult. Have always enjoyed this album, especially the first half.
Reminded me a bit of Stereolab but with a little more of an ELO thing. Felt forward thinking in an odd way, in that it felt decidedly retro with its space-age vibe. Made me think of Tame Impala about as much as it did Stereolab. Favorite Tracks: Le Femme d'Argent, Kelly Watch the Stars, Talisman, Ce Matin-La
Frenchier than a mime w a baguette on a bicycle
Quite likes this, it was like “cool” background music. But I did get a little bit bored towards the end…
It was good. Very different for my style but I liked it. Felt like horror games super market music in the best way possible.
Very relaxing production. A couple misses on the album stops it from being 4. Good album.
Nice background music
Perfect “come to mine for dinner” album
Mannnn i need to host a dinner party so i can play sexy synth ambient music 😩
As the name of the album suggests, it pulls in a groovy sound from the bass or a horn or keyboard that almost mimics a background music from old, exploration type of pixel games. It sounds so chic and if angels wore futuristic wings that shoots laser. This made me feel like I'm somewhere in outer space, chilling with the otherworldly beings. The type of songs in this album is really dependent on vibes and I think it is more fitting for random dancing like you're the wind itself and not for the type of song to be with other people. This is when your room is the dance floor and you let the lights dim around you. Then, dance carefree alone. Also, Talisman sounds like if Pink Panther was in a super secret mission to defeat an evil, underground boss. It's good though. Liked songs: All I Need Sexy Boy La femme d'argent Kelly Watch the Stars You Make It Easy (note: so freaking romantic) Le voyage de Pénélope Jan 21, 2026 - 8:17 PM
A man once sang 'Sexy Boy' directly to my friend at pub karaoke and I've never been able to see that song or Air in a serious light since. Giving the album a spin for the first time in likely 20 years though was interesting. Clearly a good album but not for me. Feels like a bag of ideas, all good but not really complimentary, vs a cohesive album. If you said this was a compilation I'd say that makes sense. Its not though so yeah not my cup of tea but nice listen.
Good study music
Loved this album love the songs will listen again
funky and french
Overall great album, the French Touch era Song I like: Sexy Boy, All I need,You make it easy, Ce matin là.
Album sympathique !
What is it with French people and making amazing electronic music?
All i need is a classic song. Sexy boy and kelly watch the stars are also good but there is not a lot else. Its passable fare in the main. Music to drift along to i guess
An all time classic
Iconic album. A sound all their own. Super consistent and just lets you get lost in the sauce so hard and so good. No notes.
First 3 tracks are great but it does get a bit samey
super cool, some songs better than others
S'il vous plaît, mon Dieu, non.
I've gotten an odd number of electronic albums lately, and I think this is the best of them. It's a vibe. Makes me want to watch 10 Things I Hate About You again.
Interesting album, I have no idea why it's on this list.
Even though I don't care for Air I still respect it as something well made, well put together and consistent. Bonafide retro lounge. Even though I don't like it personally.
First I’ve heard and quite a chill start, but sounding a little close to elevator music or a backing to some beachy scene. Hoping it gets going a bit… Ahhh it’s the ‘Sexy Boy’ band. Okay. Otherwise the album is largely pleasant and not much more than that. Some nice variety and layers but nothing that got me excited and feels more like background music, than foreground (3.5)
9/10. Amazing album, one weaker track (You Make It Easy) lets it down a bit.
The electronic sound is usually not my thing, but i was surprised with this one. Such a breathy and light sound, perfect for going on a walk or playing it in the background. Some of the songs are even a bit more romantic and sensual, like "All i need" and "You make it easy". Also surprised by how many different instruments and effects they use. And the thing is, it sounds exactly as they were thinking
Absolutely stunning wow. Def gonna be a buy on vinyl for me. Way to live up to your band name too.
I had this album when it came out, Sexy Boy caught my attention and the album delivered. So many of the tracks seem to have been used for various purposes down the years and this album feels rather timeless. It might be a little front loaded but perhaps only because the back half is a bit more chilled.
i've been meaning to listen to this! sexy boy is in my hollanov playlist <3 sensational
6.5/10
Brilliant of course. One of my favourite albums from the late nineties
Lindas melodías, hay muy pocas letras pero son lo suficiente para sentirte satisfecha con el álbum.
Musically this isn’t that interesting but the atmospheric textures surrounding these tunes are interesting and help with the overall sound. I think this is kind of derivative of all the great experimental pop/instrumentals from the 50s/60s but it does update the sound in a way. I did enjoy listening to this once but I’m not sure I have any desire to listen to this again therefore I would not consider this essential listening. But I was not offended by this so once again I’m stuck giving this 3 stars since there’s no way to convey a 2.5 star rating.
Nothing here particularly unique. Instant background music. Maybe that’s the point? Musically, aside from the annoying vocals, it’s put together well enough but just doesn’t do really do anything that isn’t done better elsewhere. I erred between a 1 and a 2 for that reason, but the longer it went on the more annoyed I got. So, 1.
Good
Good background album to listen to, very chill vibes
07
I love the French lyrics and songs that’s so cool! I really like how different every track sounds and it’s just overall a really unique and interesting album to listen to. Definitely not something I’ve ever heard before and I like that cause I want to listen to things that are not normal to me!
Always nice to hear an album and/or band that I have never heard before. First couple of songs weren’t too bad then it lost me
Familiar tunes, but felt a bit disjointed for an album
Reminds me of High School- real cool guy music and took me back to being cool and on top of new music. Groovy, ambient, electric with enough melody to feel connected to the songs. .
I enjoyed this a lot more than I was expecting. Remember was my favorite track, the Do It Again sample in the background elevated that for me.
Pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed this one more than I thought. Nice chill beats.
This album is bringing me so much joy. How have I not known of them. Again a thanks to the 1001 albums project and list. Super chill groove core. Just nice, not boring at all. Balancing being super mellow with electric organ and smooth synths, with having a nice energetic driving under beat to carry it forward and keep you alert. This is a road-trip album. I envision best mid day on open long roads through mountain hills or woods. Western PA, rural Ohio, that kind of thing...
Very easy to nap to, in a good way
Not bad. Simpsons: No
Really solid, might be a 5 with a few more listens.
Interesting but not for me
I think this album just became one of my favourites It sounds like stray ost mixed with frutiger aero. But asides vibes, all i hear is some kind of burning passion for music. All the songs have managed to capture such a wide range of emotions its such a masterpiece. It was so worth listening to this This album somehow describes my whole life and its crazy. Saw approved.🪚
This is a personal favourite! Perfect for listening to something in the background, while working or just relaxing. Sexy Boy is from another dimension. It was the song that made me get into them in the first place. Favourite songs: Sexy Boy, Kelly Watch The Stars, All I Need, La Femme D’argent and Talisman.
Interesting proto-lofi album that I can appreciate for being innovative. Pleasant enough to sit through, but lacks a true standout track. Solid all around listen, especially as more laid back background music
Esta meh, no es el mejor álbum de Air, pero sigue siendo disfrutable. La versión blue también es muy buena si se está en el humor correcto.
All I need is a great song … fantastic. Very chilled album I enjoyed this! Rating 3-4 stars, I might change my mind after I hear more albums from the generator
didn’t really like it
recognized sexy boy from 10 things i hate about you within seconds. such a good song. this isn’t something i would necessarily listen to again, but i see it being good background music
album kinda went by with not a ton sticking out. Sort of that classic first step in french house when it was blowing up in the late 90's 6/10
I love this holy shit. Reminds me of supreme beings of leisure. Funky futuristic instrumentals. Daft punk and supreme beings of leisure meet
*Cool ephemeral music
Розслабляючий альбом , щоб включити на задній фон для роботи ,але крім цього це слухати трохи нудно.Єдина пісня яка якось відрізняється це All i need .Синтезатор ,гітара. Talisman відчувається як пісня про Джеймса Бонда
it feels cozy. album to play like a back music
Very pleasent to listen to and the sound is very fitting to the functional programming coursework I am doing whilst this is playing in the background!
Loved this album, such a good listening experience.
хорошая музыка, мне зашло. лайт и чилл
2/5 , not bad but not enough good lyrics for me. Kinda funky
Good, but all the songs didn't seem to go anywhere. I enjoyed them, but the endings all felt very disappointing
Album exceptionnel du début à la fin, les premiers titres que j'ai liké sur Spotify, je pense l'avoir découvert via mon frère. Un album de relaxation, d'évasion, en apesanteur. Et en plus...c'est français !
7/10 This album did my head in during the 90s - it was everywhere. But I've mellowed on it and enjoyed it well enough today. I still don't get how people do loved the repetitiveness of it all, but it does in the mid-background very nicely.
Besides The Wall, this might be the best album so far. It's got some good psychedelic tunes to it, and I'm all here for it. Stand-out tracks are the instrumental La femme d'argent, as well as the two following tracks Sexy Boy and All I Need. I'll be definitely coming back to this one more often than not. 9.5 / 10.
Great ear for melody and harmony. Finding this group here has been one of the bright spots of the list.
Yumyumyum warm, hazy, early 2000s coded electronic. Love the mildly psychedelic groove. Extra love to Sexy Boy, Heath Ledger RIP ❤️My stanouts: All
New nothing about this going in and it was really excellent. Awesome bass lines throughout. Really great self editing. Tracks never stretch out too long or outstay their welcome. The tracks with full on vocals are a lovely change of pace when they crop up The strings on talisman are sick as hell.
Some tv score hits. A little more techno than I’d usually go for but found it cool
It had been a while since I had listened to this one. This isn't a genre I typically enjoy but in my opinion this is one of the better examples of it.
Lofi really goes hard even in the 90s
First song reminds me of a late 90’s average spy/heist movie montage where they’re setting up some trap or something. The last third of the album sort of morphs into Daft Punk. Solid album but not sure how much I dig ambient techno sort of stuff.
Buen álbum, disfrutable. No es un genero que suelo escuchar seguido, pero me gusta.
it was okay
Strange experience. Got better as you went through the album and it reminded me of a lot of different artists.
What a vibe. Perfect for the first album of this adventure and for a chill work morning.
vibe and magic, very comfortable and relaxing
heel leuk wel, meer men ding als gisteren, gaf me een beetje tame impala vibes (in het begin, later niet meer) en ik hou echt van zijn muziek dus ja ik vond het heel leuk soms een beetje achtergrond muziek ish maar blijft goed 4/5 deze ga ik wel nog eens opnieuw luisteren :), maar het is niet meteen iets waarvan elk lied in mijn playlist kan ofzo, snap je?
la femme d'argent is a vibe wait this whole thing is a vibe favorite song: la femme d'argent
Gave up on the second track, don’t like instrumental albums ngl,
Incredible. Sexy boy and all I need are my standouts but every song has its own moment. Love the synth
Sounds like a film or show soundtrack. In fact, the track “Sexy Boy”, can be found in the film “10 things I hate about you”. Solid relaxing kind of alt sound. Occasionally silky strat. W: 4.3/5 P: 4.6/10
Great synths and vibes dude
This is 100% my sort of music. My longtime favorite band, Zero 7, fully ripped off Air for their first 3-4 albums.
Cool electronic album. Definitely along the lines of Daft Punk, but chill.
Very mediocre. Simple background or timelapse music. Not great, but not awful. 5/10 2,5/5
Not bad, I'd probably listen to this as background sound but didn't really capture me creatively.
Masterpiece
Nice, chill vibes music. Perfect background for learning SQL. Top: Le voyage de Pénélope Not Top: Remember
Used to like this, did not today
Just a pleasantly chill album. It puts you in the right headspace.
Reminds me of Napoleon Dynamite. Which means I love it.
Not normally into chill but this is top class. 4 may be harsh
Probably one of the best examples of 90s chill-out electronica. Manages to feel effortlessly cool.
Chill
I’m not used to listening to electronic music, but this was very calm and mellow. Perfect backdrop while I cleaned my room.
It was okay, not my type of music
That is WAYYY different what i normally listen. There is almost no lyrics in songs, only a few has words. The album is really calm and chill, I think it is a nice album but not my cup of tea.
Absolutely a daily to listen to album wich perfectly enhanced my daily life
Kinda old, kinda futuristic, it's a nice atemporal vibe, the songs featuring Beth Hirsch were not my favorites, still great album
Funk album, don’t know if I would listen to it again
Solid, nothing super noteworthy though
Ethereal and calming, I liked it.
This is even dreamier and space-y than I thought it was going to be, truly felt like a 43 minute long moon walk through the vast emptiness that surrounds us. This project truly wouldn't be what it is without the help of Beth Hirsch providing very pillow-like vocals that help you relax even further to a lot of these very unconventional Ambient Pop songs. This project gives you quite a lot to think about musically as it continues to be weird and unusual even now over 30 years later. It may not be the most mind blowing Trip Hop I have heard but I still have to hand it to Air, they surprised me plenty of times with this thing.
Fantastic album. Great vibes As soon as sexy boy starts playing it makes you feel as the title says. Great for a walk or while trying to get to sleep
I really enjoyed the overall vibe of this one. La Femme d’argent ★★★☆☆ Sexy Boy ★★★★☆ All I Need ★★★☆☆ Kelly, Watch the Stars! ★★★★☆ Talisman ★★★★☆ Remember ★★★☆☆ You Make It Easy ★★★☆☆ Ce matin‐là ★★★☆☆ New Star in the Sky (Chanson pour Solal) ★★★☆☆ Le Voyage de Pénélope ★★★☆☆ Average Album Rating: 3.3/5.0 ★★★☆☆
I was a little pessimistic on seeing this, but boy was I wrong… this was awesome. Every track was solid, great variety. For this on a perfect day I guess, because even though I didn’t LOVE it I loved it. 4.5/5
Nice mellow sounds. I thought the tracks with Beth Hirsch' vocals were particularly good. I really liked the trombone voice on Ce Matin-la. At times I got bored with some of the instrumental electronics
The first couple of songs left me cold---the overlong first song and "Sexy Boy," a repetitive simpleton of a song. But it really picked up and got interesting, both the instrumentals and the songs with the female vocalist. The chill, loungey thing worked on me and I came to appreciate what they were laying down.
This grew on me as it went on, around Kelly Watch the Stars it got more interesting to me. Probably the kind of thing I'd put on while I'm doing something else, but i like the relaxed vibe of it, prefer this kind of electronica to others
beautiful
Honestly, I just don't really get this one. It's good background music, but I wouldn't sit and intentionally listen to this album or feel like it's worth being on the list.
Can hear a ton of influences on subsequent electronic releases
goes from making you dizzy to vibing with sci-fi to blasting classical, emotional music (in order)
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sexyyy boooooyyyyyy
An odd one this. I definitely heard and loved the three singles when they came out. Pretty sure I also bought the album. But I think this might have been my first time listening to it. One of my most underrated bands, for sure.
Dreamy but structured. A classic.
One of the greatest electronic albums of all time. That sentence is also correct without the word "electronic"
we chillin
crazy good pull
Very Vibe Indeed
3/5 - Not bad but not my thing
First track was incredible, loved the feature and how soothing and soundtracky it feels at times. Listening with headphones was never as important.
Ok not choice of genre
Super fun!
Sin duda te hace querer moverte. Siento que me dan ganas de ponerme a crear, como que te abre la imaginación. Tiene un sonido optimista como que me da esperanza de que al final van a salir bien las cosas. Sin duda te cuenta una historia completa.
Not my kind of thing. I couldn't wait for this to be over
Atmospheric and effortlessly cool, with gorgeous highs like “La Femme d’Argent” and the Beth Hirsch collaborations adding real emotional weight. A few tracks drift or lean into unnecessary electronic oddities, but the album’s warmth and elegance keep it floating comfortably above most late-’90s chill-out fare.
Do not really like electronic music I want to hear singinggggg
La femme d’argent - beautiful song, very spiritual, jazzy and deep solid 8/10 Sexy Boy - I KNOW THAT SONG AWESOME SAUCE, beautiful melody, angelic vocals nothing to hate on, good fucking song 9/10 All i need - the woman’s vocals are very soulyyy i like it, electronics samples go crazy on that one, lyrically beautiful 8/10 Kelly watch the stars - the electronic vocals are so beautiful solid ass song 8/10 Talisman - also great fucking song, jazz bar somewhere in 60’s paris thats how it feels like, downtempo i love it 7/10 Remember - very electronica but still with a good balance, beautiful melody, vocals, very cosmic sounding 8/10 You make it easy - this vocalist really reminds me of Sadé, very soothing 7/10 Cé matin-là - another very jazzy song my vibes, its giving slow mediterranean summer, thats song touched my goddamn soul😔, very simple but yet so good 8/10 New star in the sky - interesting song, nostalgic for some reason, i feel peace 7/10 La voyage de pénélope - oh my days the beginning scratches the itch in my brain 9/10 Overall: im so so gagged, this album is a one big masterpiece 7.9/10
Pretty good
Not exactly my vibe but also kinda fun! I like the mellowness?
I liked it! Felt very vibey, and not like a lot of the music I traditionally listen to. Reminded me a lot of the experimental Beastie Boys stuff (The Mix Up, The In Sound From Way Out), and the track Remember reminded me of ELO. Felt like something I would use in edits, or have on in the background to work for. Not sure if any tracks individually stood out a lot, or if I'd re-visit, but definitely a distinct feeling throughout the entire album.
I really enjoyed this album. The warm and gentle, yet at times cinematic ambience was lovely to just exist in. I struggle to think of highlights because this felt more like an immersive album to just sink into and let wash over you. It all feels very lush. Listening to this, I can hear its influence in style on other artists and albums I love.
Never been big on downtempo cus it’s just too… down. But an alluring smoothness absolutely brings the value of this up to me, I just certainly don’t play it often because there’s so much more interesting music that can be just as mellow to me.
Really like it Don’t know if it has the depth for a 5 but a solid 4
8/10
I almost always listen to albums in the morning(even this morning, which has been a terrible morning for me), but this is a better album to listen to while winding down after a wild evening on the town. Every track sounds like it's from a different album, and each song hits you in one way, or another. The only major flaw with the album is it lacks that one true banger. Favorite Track: "La Femme d'argent".
Ok…in my wheelhouse…not a diner party went by late 90s without this super cool vibing duo. I do wonder if Tony Banks got some royalties for “la femme d’argent”…which could have been lifted off his keyboard on Genesis’s “The Lamb…” 😂
Beautiful album 💿
ELO-esque. In a good way. I liked the dreamy quality and timelessness of the songs
gives me indie/hippy vibes i definitely like it however it’s not something i would like pick to be my first choice to listen to
Was a little to slow for me personally
Appreciated the french, but wasn't my favorite.
Eh not my vibe but kinda groovy 2/5
Its relaxing but far from a must listen album ever. Its ok amd diferent
Ante el apuro solo voy a decir que este album me pareció medio simplon a nivel instrumental, me recordó mucho a soundtracks de juegos de los 90s/2000 pero no me generó mucho más que eso, si bien no es del todo mi gusto siento que es agradable al escuchar, logran ese ambiente entre relajado, nostálgico para mi, le pongo un 3 mas tirado para 2. Canción favorita: You make it easy
Siento que comenzó muy bien y a medida que iba avanzando el disco se me hizo un poco monótono. Celebro la creatividad y la idea de hacer algo diferente. Canción fav: la femme d'argent
Que álbum difícil de analizar, air es un dúo francés de la época, moon safari es un álbum prácticamente instrumental lo que hace difícil compararlo con otros álbumes, es un álbum de una electrónica suave, pop ambiental que me genera sensaciones espaciales y oníricas. Tiene elementos bien interesantes en la composición y en la producción musical. Creo que lo que más me gusta es el sonido, no suena taaan artificial como otro tipo de electronica, tiene cosas más análogas y claramente instrumentos tocados por ellos. Escucho claras influencias del rock psicodélico de bandas como pink floyd, o cosas de los 70s, incluso samplea una canción de los beach Boys. Leí que fue un disco aclamado en la época y probablemente su trabajo más sólido. Creo que representa bien la electrónica de comienzos de los 2000s y la experimentación que comenzaron a tener otras bandas de esos años. No es un estilo de música que me guste mucho, pero para ser un álbum instrumental hicieron un buen disco. Creo que para disfrutarlo a pleno hay que estar en el mood preciso del disco, es difícil sentir y disfrutarlo en un contexto cotidiano como el metro o la casa mientras hago el aseo. Para mí es entre un 1-2, en vola podría llegar con lo justo al 2, sin ser sobresaliente y considerando que es instrumental Canción favorita: remember y la femme d’argent
7.5
Moon Safari sounds like being alone at night, looking out the window, it's a very chill album but sometimes i felt like vibing.
Unfortunately, not for me. Too slow, background noise vibes
I already had listened to a few of their songs (Sexy Boy, and Playground Love and High school lover from the Virgin Suicides soundtrack) so I’m somewhat familiar with their music. La femme d’argent - nice slow, groovy number, I like the little electronic sci-fi effects sprinkled in there, it is a wee bit long tho ngl Sexy boy - LOOOVEE, love the weird gravelly sound at the start, rlly rlly like all the details in this one, the guitar, the ‘ooo’, the wowowow, so gooood All I need - the vocals are a nice touch from the mostly instrumental songs before, more chill Kelly watch the stars - ok beat drop, rlly like the autotuned vocals, reminds of Daft Punk a little bit, also sci fi sounds lol 😛, like how this is a bit more upbeat Talisman - a lil mysterious 👀, oooh I like that it picks up the beat later and slowly builds Remember - autotuned voice again eat, nice softer song to balance out You make it easy - ok voice, lowkey feels a bit flat compared to the other songs, doesn’t rlly stand out to me 🤷♀️ Ce matin-la - rlly chill in a nice way, love the strings later on, holy moley, just sounds nice to listen to New star in the sky - also just a rlly nice listen, I was walking while listening to this so I wasn’t FULLLYYY paying attention lol Le voyage de Penelope - actually love, a little groovy, I rlly like the wowowowowows and the flutter things, really cool OVERALL: all of the electronic details are so goooood, just makes the listen even more interesting, it all flowed really well together, and the occasional vocals were nice to keep the album interesting, I rlly enjoyed it 😛 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 5
I was ready to give this song a 1 all the way up until the song remember, and all the songs following are actually really good and really enjoyable up until new star in the sky with really entrancing music and lovely vibes, but then the vocals come on and ruin the atmosphere it was creating. An album with great potential continually cut down with some not very good production and artistic choices
Excellent
A lowkey French daft punk
I heard these guys on NPR once in 2012 and thought what I had heard was pretty cool. This album had some good moments, but I was disappointed that it wasn’t as good as what would come later from the band.
A very pleasant surprise. Turns out the French know what they're doing. This is downtempo late-'90s electronica in a good way. I wish I had known about it in college - perfect studying music. Influence 3. Hits 2. Quality 4. Intangibles 4. Mikey, I think he likes it 4.
Fun, romantic, atmospheric. Like a soundtrack to a farewell looking up at the stars. I wish the sweaty energy of the opening few tracks had been carried into the back half of the album. 3/5
What an unexpected breath of fresh air!
I would have rated it much higher but I did feel some of the tracks did drag on. No one does electronic music like the French.
Surprisingly quite enjoyable!
a fave for a reason <3
Oh yeah. These guys. Not too bad. I remember them from the "Sexy Boy" song. I'm not sure how to classify them. They are very unique and I'll bump them up on that alone. More of a 3 but they get that bump.
Very nice. I gave this one a 2nd listen. I dig these mellow trippy vibes.
Radio 2 before it went 'cool'. Insipid background music.
More wine bar wanker music.
4/5
ALBUM REVIEW An album with 10 tracks. (I would like to add that this review is me writing this in real time. and will be like that for every review too!) Track 1: “La femme d’argent” An instrumental track that sounds very “vlogy” I don’t know how to explain it. It’s okay to say the least. I feel like I’ve heard it from somewhere though. Overall: 5.5/10 Track 2: “Sexy Boy” Terrible. From here I can tell I’m not going to like this album. Overall: 1.5/10 Track 3: “All I Need” (ft. Beth Hirsch) The intro for me is really strong. It gives “Dreams”- Solange. This song is in English too. It would take a couple of listens to fully grow on me, but it’s good enough to go on my liked songs pile. Overall: 7/10 Track 4: “Kelly Watch The Stars” The intro really gave me a mixture of a bunch of artists, those being Michael Jackson (sounded like Human Nature) , Daft Punk and Tame Impala (more specifically the Currents album). Judging from the lyrics, the song is repetitive. May remind me of good artists but it’s not THAT great of a song. Overall: 4.5/10 Track 5: “Talisman” Halfway through the album! Yay! I like the intro a lot. THAT GUITAR RIFF! It sounds like a song that would be on the soundtrack of “AGGGTM”. Overall: 8/10 Track 6: “Remember” Nope. (I think I’m too strict😔) Overall: 0/10 Track 7: “You Make It Easy” (ft. Beth Hirsch) Intro gives “Sadé” vibes. I think Beth is literally saving what could be left to save off this album. It sounds like a song I could daydream to. Pretty good, and this is the first song on this album I sang along to! Overall: 8/10 Track 8: “Ce matin-là” Again, it has that funky “MJ” type rhythm. Now that I think about it, it sounds like it comes from is very early 70s style of music. I could listen to this while studying actually. So it’s good. Also, it’s giving a song that would play when two people who haven’t seen each other in forever reunite. Overall: 8.5/10 Track 9: “New Star in The Sky” There’s this funky drum/bassline within the song that makes it sound weirdly good. I don’t know how to describe it. I think I figured out the band’s vibe. Their a French version of “Daft Punk” Overall: 7.5/10 Track 10: “Le Voyage de Pénélope” FINAL TRACK!!! I’m really trying to like it man. Idk, something it off about it. Completely off. Okay, not completely, but still. It sounds like a 90s video game soundtrack. This a weak conclusion to an album man. I’m disappointed. Overall: 5/10 Overall thoughts on the album: The first two tracks of this album made be genuinely believe that this album would be a bad one. As the tracks progressed, they got better, (except for “Remember”). “Talisman”, “You Make It Easy” (ft. Beth Hirsch) and “Ce Matin-là” are the best tracks on this album hands down!! Album Overall Rating: 5,5/10
Not my guy
Futuristic ass album but not for me There’s no melody for me to catch onto it’s nearly all instrumental with repeating minimal lyrics
uno de los mejores discos del mundo para cerrar los ojos y dejarte llevar por los pensamientos internos. ce matin-là podría ser una base de la casa azul perfectamente.
Listening Notes Truly a great album, can just put this on and let it go Standouts: "La femme d'argent", "Sexy Boy", "Remember" First time? No Will it go into your rotation? Vinyl pickup
Very funky album. Really pretty instrumentals but also really hot songs. Fav song is ‘Sexy Boy’.
The opening song was so promising. I absolutely loved it. But from there, I found it mostly disappointing.
The title of this album is perfect, as I really did feel like I was on a moon safari. Listened with my eyes closed for optimum aural reception of the incoming beeps, hums and whirls. I'll always like Kelly and Sexy Boy, but I wasn't overly wowed enough to want to listen to the whole album again.
Easy to dismiss as 'easy-listening' Euro-cheese but it's well-crafted electro-pop that has found a way into western consciousness through air-play (pun intended) and the background music in movies, series and adverts.
I like this as background music. Non demanding and dances around your ears. I had forgotten I had heard this album many times in the 90s, didn't expect to know so many of the tracks.
Simply sublime from start to finish. French electro pop for the win!
Great sound. It really gave me Pink Floyd/Daft Punk vibes.
Funky, cool, Mysterious, sexy, sounds like when sunshine is coming through heavy fog
It's a real mishmash of songs I like and songs I can't stand. Mostly the latter. I'm feeling a light 2. Songs are very repetitive. La femme d'argent must be in movies. I've totally heard this before. Very thematic. Sexy boy is a little cringe. Still very thematic. I'm sure this has also been used in films. All I need is pretty sick. Not a fan of Kelly watch the stars. Instant repulsion from "remember." It has some nice strings, but the chorus (?) is ear poison to me. You make it easy is some real lounge music. Ce matin-la continues that trend into borderline elevator music.
Está bien
Solid vibes. Funny how my taste has changed. I used to love "sexy boy" but skipped it this time.
In my forty-one years on this planet, most of the people I've encountered who identify as Air fans have been pretentious to an extent that's made me not want to listen to Air. So, does the fact that I loved this record mean I was wrong to make assumptions, or does it just mean that's I've gotten extremely pretentious?
Favorite Songs: Sexy Boy, Kelly Watch the Stars
Better off staying on earth!
Pretty nice background music. There is a nice variety of sounds so even if you focus on the songs they are not boring. But I probably would not play it again besides maybe as background music.
Better than I thought it would be. it's a nice relaxing album.
Good instrumental but I'm personally not the biggest fan of more electronic music.
A nice chill album. First song is a banger.
Squishy and thick synth that bops along with some pop sugar hooks. Retro-space-age French goodness.
Smooth and yes, spacey. Even a little playful. I liked it.
Interessante. Direi 4 su 5
The opening track kicks in with a cool, steady vibe straight out a 70’s action movie montage. It’s groovy, it’s cool and i like it. This album is s good reminder that Electronic, as a genre, covers a wide variety of music. I didn’t care for Sexy Boy, it felt goofy in a bad way. Kelly Watch the Stars is the first song on this album that feels upbeat. I like this song. While i enjoyed the vibes of the album in general, the rest of the album was just okay. 3/5. I’m not sad i listened to it, but not likely to revisit this one
Enjoyed this quite a bit as far as electronic albums go
Amazing
Like a prototype of daft punk I can see where they got inspired but way more chill vibes than the punch the roof of your car jams of Daft Punk
I'm a little high while writing this, sorry . Moon safari by Air is really cool, I saw a lot of comparisons by other people comparing this to Daft Punk, and thats simply because its a bunch of french guys using autotune to make their voices sound cool, which i like a lot. It's a really chill relaxing album, 8 outta 10.frrrrr
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Mellow daft punk sound