Moon Safari

Suprisingly nice instrumentals

Super om hier mee wakker te worden. Rustgevend! Zo veel herinneringen

Some nice, vocal-less beats and music. Slower and etherial so far.

Considerado su mejor trabajo, el segundo álbum que escucho de AIR mantiene el sonido increíble de TVS, creando atmósferas y ritmos lentos geniales para escuchar tranquilo, juegan con la psicodelia y no sólo utilizan medios electrónicos sino que agregan instrumentos acústicos y de viento, enriqueciendo mucho más las canciones.

just as dreamy as I remember

femme d'argent sounds like severance theme, generally cool like french experimental jazz

Extremely tasteful vibe music. Air is an appropriate name for this band. Ethereal, ambient, and enjoyable. Incredible focus music. Will be added to the rotation. 4/5.

super !!

Groovy

Nice and chilled.

Really good!

Awesome!

Started out a 5 star but couldn’t sustain.

- already love this album. i feel so cool listening to it. - they wrote “sexy boy” about austin paul behrens - this album def had influence on daft punk and the strokes. i hear it in the synth~ especially on “remember” - 🇫🇷 - wish i was on a beach in Europe sunbathing

rocks cock

Lots of memory and nostalgia here, and soft good vibes. A few filler tracks in the middle but mostly lush.

Beautiful, haunting, ethereal. Great vibey listen.

Adult Swim bumper music.

Like the Sundays & Garbage but Electronic and mixed with a 60’s French film score

Overall, it is some enjoyable background music.

Very cool and unique listen. Enjoyed most of the songs on this album!

An enjoyable listen with many orchestral sounds blended with synthy electronic music and many quality bass lines. Never did the album sound too electronic or exceed its own boundaries, nor did it require an excess of attention to appreciate. A quality album that surpassed expectations.

A bandmate recommendation that paid off. Moon Safari sits in electronic music territory that has been consistently difficult throughout this project, and it works where so many others haven’t — because Air built this record around warmth rather than coldness, melody rather than texture, and vintage analog keyboard sounds rather than synthetic distance. The Rhodes and Wurlitzer-style parts are the heart of it — warm, slightly worn, and immediately inviting in a way that most electronic production never manages. There’s a cinematic quality here that connects to the Shuggie Otis warmth that landed so well earlier in the project, a sense that these sounds belong to a specific and appealing world rather than just existing as production choices. The horns that surface on one track deepen that impression considerably, briefly making the whole thing feel like a lost 70s film score. The atmospheric quality that tends to push electronic records into background listening territory is present here too, and a closer listen would probably reveal more. But even at a moderate level of attention the melodic content and keyboard textures give it enough to hold onto — which is more than most records in this genre manage. A genuine four — warm, melodic, and the electronic record that finally delivers what the format keeps promising.

This was great! From the first (very groovy!) track, this had me hooked. Lots of variety, but always interesting. I might actually pick this one up. 8/10 Most Excellent

Very smooth chill music. All I need and Beth Hirsch voice absolute killer track

Surprisingly enjoyable

elektronische musik gemischt mit streichern und anderen analogen instrumenten - tolle atmosphäre mit bekannten hits.

I really liked this, it almost makes up for the time I got high in the baseball dugouts behind our dorm, went into the chapter room and got freaked out while everyone was watching A Trip to the Moon scored by Air.

An old favourite. A chilled- out classic.

Chill is a great way to describe this music, this is a great find and i greatly enjoyed it.

I dug it.

Fun album, would be great for a late-night drive. Thank you french people

Sounded like the music at the coolest coffee shop you’ve ever been too. Atmospheric and lovely. Will listen to at work.

Great album

I was surprised how many songs I knew. "All i need" is my favorite track of the album. "New star in the sky" was a pleasant new discovery. Especially the start and end is strong. Nice, chilled atmosphere. The good version of pop music. Some songs feel a bit like a filler tho.

4.5

Definitely not an album for everyone, but it’s a great blend of what’s basically elevator music, some trance, trip hop, and downtempo. It’s not dancy, but it is easy to listen to, atmospheric, and pleasant. There’s some essence of daft punk and some others in here as well. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

great jams

most fitting artist name in music history fave track: talisman

Referring to an album as "mood music" has the danger of a carrying a negative connotation, conjuring memories of characterless elevator muzak. That's not what I mean when I refer to Moon Safari as sublime mood music. This album instantly changes the room's atmosphere from the first song "La femme d'argent" making it feel instantly more sophisticated. There are obvious comparisons to be made with Daft Punk but I feel like Air uses less vocal repetition which makes this more listenable for me than something like DP's "Discovery". The bass sounds so good throughout the whole album. I love the euphoric vocoder on "Kelly Watch the Stars". The opening minute of "New Star in the Sky" sounds like it should soundtrack a mysterious desert town in a JRPG. The album is mellow, textured and dreamy. However, this is music to put on in the background, and not as satisfying to actively listen to, which is where some of the vitriol is perhaps coming from.

Air is possibly the most aptly named musical group ever. How they manage to arrange such wispy and carefree melodies that still feel vital is beyond me. Tracks like All I Need, Ce Matin-La, and New Star in the Sky are as moody and beautiful as you could hope for in this laid back electronica that feels somewhere between dreampop and Daft Punk. And yet...I can't quite love it completely. Something about it is too ephemeral to focus on entirely and I fear that dooms it to beautiful background music in my listening repertoire.

gugugaga

i understand everything better now, just wow

It was different and a unique album.

Very satisfying background music - I mean it as a complement

Yea this was way more fire than I expected it to be

I had a relaxing listen, not a bad song. I then played it to my girlfriend who immediately laughed imagining Ross from Friends playing with his keyboard. I then thought like "Shit, maybe I am too a neat guy".

Very cool

Although at times I thought this was teetering on easy listening without real substance, I quickly realised it has a lot of interesting layers. The electronic instrumentation is executed beautifully, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Mort Garson's Plantasia. I wasn’t blown away, but I’ll definitely return to this.

Nice n groovy

I had no idea what to expect but I honestly liked it! Interesting sounds and vibes.

i liked it! never heard something like that before. faves: remember, la femme d'argent, talisman, you make it easy, le voyage de pénélope

So many textures and sounds. Love this band so much. This isn't my favorite album by them, but it's incredible nonetheless.

트랙 2에 레전드 브금 존재; 베스트 : Remember

So gorgeous. Some minor filler but the bangers bang.

French electronic music duo. Right. Ok. What am I getting into. Let's see. I like electronic. I love the idea of the French. In reality not so much but the idea is great. This feels appropriating. Oh wait. This is good. Ok. Do your thing french electronic music duo. Are there any lyrics?? No of course not. At least they're not singing in french. The woman of money oh I'm sure. Yeah I like this. It's a vibe. Nothing really special though. Oh my god. This song. Reminds me a little of never let me down again by depeche mode but this is iconic. This is sexy boy. This is the electronic song of the 90s. Of course it's french. Ok I see why they've added this album now. Oh very 90s 2000s sounding. Ok I like this. Just an angsty floaty song. I like it. Idk about Kelly but I'll watch the stars any day. Or night I guess. They really like Beth. I'm cool with her. Favourite: Sexy Boy/talisman Least favourite: You Make It Easy

I liked this a lot. I didn't know the band or any of their music, though I suppose I must have head them when I watched Virgin Suicides. Whatevs. Definitely something to add to my quiet time listening.

I've liked the retro-futurism of Air for awhile. The soundtrack to the Virgin Suicides is really good too. This album definitely executes the vision. There are probably a few too many background songs to get to 5 stars, but Remember, Kelly Watch the Stars and Sexy Boy are all standouts.

4/5 - I knew a few of these songs, especially "Sexy Boy," so I had an idea about this going in. Smooth, chill-out album with a really specific mood. I'm here for it.

Best wel van genoten.

Rate: 8/10 Es una vibra. Probablemente si eres una persona a la que le gusta Daft Punk y The Strokes te puede gustar este album.

Tranca, me gustó. Lo escucharía mientras dibujo o diseño.

Excellent album

Like an epsom salt bath, feeling detoxified. Many bangers I already knew from hearing elsewhere... (hospital show opening credits song?) Good for a chill Saturday morning, or relaxed midnight smokey living room

I had this on CD as soon as it came out, and it marked me out as the exact kind of sophisticated, pan-genre, little hipster that I otherwise singularly failed to be. Air were doing a lot of heavy lifting. Still, whatever, I loved it then and I really like it now. It's got that beautiful breathy tone to it, that simultaneously feels like the future and also some kind of analogue past.

Tech and advandced music.

Actually a bit cool, 7/10

A good album to put as background music. I feel like I'm on a journey, a chill journey. Doesn't feel rushed and flows/blends well today. Funky and calm.

Moon Safari is out there. Not familiar with downtempo electronica so thanks to The 1001 Must Hear List for this entry. Super mellow, but somehow cool at the same time. All tracks good, though kinda indiscernible to me. Like soft Air. (3.75*s) If there’s ever a night I can’t fall asleep, I’m gonna check out Air Radio.

Дуже не подобається пісня Sexy Boys, просто буеее. Загалом стильна музика, хороші фіти з вокалісткою (кращі пісні). Я б поставив 3.5.

a frente do seu tempo mas ainda ainda n sou muito fã de só instrumental le voyage de penelope foi minha música favorita sexyy booooooy

Another cool electronic album in this experience and a chill, jazzy one at that. Another one that is perfect for early morning drives and one that could accompany "Smoker's Delight" on a party playlist. Something that could disappear into the background but when you do catch part of it you find yourself bopping along. I enjoyed this one way more than I thought I was going to. Sometimes a bit one note but it doesn't ruin the entire experience for me. 3.5/5 rounded up to a 4

Fun. Relaxing. Sexy and cool.

A late-90s classic, really captures the loungy zeitgeist of the time. But it's also filled with great tracks that have aged surprisingly well, at least to my ears that were contemporary to the original release.

I'm all in for francophone weirdness right now, so I was glad to see this. This album is very chill. I loved the one exception to that, "Sexy Boy"; I ended up playing that one twice and watching the amusing video twice, too. 4 stars

I was a little surprised when I saw that Massive Attack was in their similar artists, I thought it was gonna be more like Daft Punk. But I really liked this, I thought there was a lot of really fun and cool sounds on here. It was a really relaxing listen, and the second half of the album really flew by. I think these guys should get a lot more credit as far as being an electronic duo from France. They're top 3 for sure.

Sus canciones transmiten calma y tienen sonidos suaves que lo hacen diferente a otros álbumes. En mi opinión, es un álbum muy original y agradable para escuchar con calma.

really good

Classic!

I liked the sound

Really chill. I listened while i was working and i didn't have any distraction

Didn't think I'd know anything on this album but immediately recognised the first track. Wait... I know the second track too... and the third track... I'm so confused. OK. I don't know track 4. Good. I was worried there that I was a secret French-electronica-enjoyer. As for opinions, besides being confused about where I know all of this music from, I did actually quite enjoy the listen - which was a shock considering it's French. Definitely good easy-listening background music. I'd say it's not something I'd necessarily go back to, but ... I obviously have? I know I'm going to regret this but I think I'm going to give it a low 4.

I liked this. Mellow electronic with enough originality to keep me interested.

Sometimes jazzy, sometimes groovy, sometimes really electronic. It was fun while it lasted.

FAVS (top 3): sexy boy, remember, le voyage de penelope mençoes honrosas: all i need, kelly watch the stars, you make it easy gente curti um album bem legal, me deu uma sensaçao boa (?) KKKKKK n vo ta sabendo explicar so sentindo pra saber nota final: 4/5

I've never heard smth as magical as this

a nice album. reminds me of Daft Punk. really unique and interesting instrumentals. I think I've heard some songs from it on the radio a couple of times best tracks imo: la femme d'argent, remember, you make it easy, new star in the skyk, le voyage de Penelope

Such a good album, but wanders a bit at the end. I recall the wee hours watching Rage and seeing these guys. Perfect for when you got home and were winding down!

I wasn't expecting to like this album but I was pleasantly surprised. It sounds "of the future". It sounds like something that would be heard in a spaceship lounge while drinking cocktails. The songs are spacious and they create this unsettling atmosphere. A great album. Highlights: La femme d'argent Sexy Boy All I Need You Make It Easy

great one to revisit narrates the mundane tasks of my morning birthday present to myself (cd)

Lovely stuff 4.

Such an enthralling listen. It is a great album and a worthy inclusion to this list. 9/10 [KEEP]

Sonidos espaciales atmosféricos donde casi siempre solo son instrumentales (a lo daft punk) 192khz

4/5 Super vibey, not a lot of lyrics which I ended up enjoying a lot as a break from the other albums so far. Very French, which some people dislike but I enjoy quite a bit. It has spy movie vibes.

Like a 3.5, mostly background noise but good background noise. 4/5 overall as I'll round up to be nice.

Great sounds, a lot with synths! Interesting and out of common.

Für mich jetzt nichts weltbewegendes. Aber gut zum anhören, kannte einige Lieder ohne den Namen der Band zu kennen. Kann man sich geben!

Very relaxing album, has its strong points and weaker ones. Strong opening of the album - first 3 songs. Weaker towards the end. 8.5/10

Pretty solid lofi style chill music. Background stuff

I really enjoyed this album! Moon safari is the perfect title. I have never heard of it until this project. Probably the best electronic music I have heard in awhile.

Surprisingly fun! The first song hits. I feel like I’m in a lounge or bar in space.

Brilliant for background concentration music

Such a vibe, such great sounds.... and the songs are generally pretty good. I like it. This album feels like it deserves more than a three but less than a four - I wish we had a ten star rating system, or half points, or something. I feel like 3 stars just doesn't cut it but - here we are - ya know what screw it - FOUR STARS

I never make space in my life to listen to music like this. I like it though, very relaxing.

Great ambiances

Bom álbum!

This is pretty cool! It's a light and airy sounding combination of dance music, dream pop, and psych. The songs are pretty good, but this feels more like an atmosphere album to me. This is a really pleasant listen, with a cool instrumental palette, good production, and pretty memorable songs. It's not an album I have a ton to say about, but I thoroughly enjoyed my time regardless.

Track 1- SYNTH Track 2- know from song track of some forgotten movie I am sure, so far thinking this album would really complement the setting of driving a convertible done the winding coast roads of the countryside during dusk Or in a French club surround by dancing unbelievable sexy people I’ll take either one tbh Track 3- making me crave a cigarette Track 4- great continual vibe through each track, really uniform in aesthetic so far Track 5- psychedelic tech jazz, great build, nearly orchestral ending, feels like the sound track to a bond movie Track 6- daft punk on vocals with Casper the ghost harmonies Track 7- I’m not quite a fan of this track, blended more to a sort of ballad with an orchestra accompaniment that also include a synth and sound board, found it slightly off the vibe of the others Track 8- elevator music Track 9- making me crave a cigarette, I enjoy the vast majority of time being spent of the instrumental parts of the whole album Track 10- sexy instrumental, great ending to the album Overall album- Looking for a chill but vibes backing music to a dinner, or intimate soundtrack to add to a bottle of wine, this would be a good shout Great cover, great album name Perfected the sound of a orchestral psychedelic French duo from the 90s

Groovy

I was honestly surprised to have found this pleasant. I wouldn't listen to it all the time but I could see times when I would. As a general cynic of this genre, such carries a lot of weight. Maybe a bit generous here but I'll give it some love.

Aptly titled, this spacey little number is truly a calm and soothing voyage into the vastness of your subconscious - or the roadmap to one fuggin' vibrant drug trip. Dealer's choice, but either way the destination is obscured, and the air is potent with incense. Typically records like these, exploring space rather than conquering it, can lose my interest, and it's true that some tracks dance on the precipice of doing just that, but for this guy? As soon as the moment feels road worn, your course is gently adjusted, aiming you towards another moment of relief. Overall, the sound is a bit bland, but perhaps that's by design. The intent and execution line up here. Enjoyable experience!

I went into this thinking I knew nothing about any of it, come to find out I recognized a handful of tracks from 90s movies (Go, 10 Things I Hate About You). I left thinking that maybe I did have this album, or at least a few of the songs, in rotation at some point. This album came up at the perfect time today! I was in the mood to listen to something chill and interesting, but not distracting. Bingo bango, boys. Bonus points because it unearthed a long lost song, "You Make It Easy", that I loved in high school and had completely forgotten about!

This sounds to sweet and fresh to me, it always makes me feel recharged.

An extremely enjoyable album with such chill electronica soundscapes that I am surprised I have never listened to the artist before

Belting record that has a sound of its own. Takes me back to a time and place. Front-loaded with the best stuff.

Great album

Great relaxed sound, good memories. I like it more than Daft Punk

Dare I say this is a 4? This album was short and fun and diverse.

Fun electronica, not like the boring ones. Favorite track: all i need other picks: le femme d'argent, sexy boy, ce matin-la

goated fricking album so fricking chill and awesome

Great album.

I will say its a bit unfortunate when an album peaks at its first song, that said I really liked this album. This album is a calming vibe though, I really liked it for the most part. Electronic music is something I always thought I rarely liked but the more I go into this list the more I realize that's not the case. The issue with the genre is simply I find it quite inconsistent from album to album. I will say, the slow pace and dreaminess of this album may make for good background music, but sitting through and listening to the whole thing did feel a bit tiring towards the end. But I can hardly fault it for that, I just don't think that's the way this type of album is meant to be listened to.

3.5

*Moon Safari* This was actually my fifth favorite album on the 98 dive. I absolutely love the textures of it. Part electronica , part new age, part soft jazz, part pseudo funk, and a little bit of ELO. They are a band that I've been meaning to do a dive on, but never have. Their soundtrack to *The Virgin Suicides* was my entry point to the band, which I really loved as well, and this backs that assessment up. (9.4) ★★★★½

4.5

Bit of a safe normie recommendation for electronica but still a classic of the genre nonetheless. The first 3 tracks are so sumptuous, dreamy, iconic, organic, classic and chill and although the rest of the album is a bit scatty n sketchy there are relaxed delicious hints of Gainsbourg, Daft Punk, Bacharach and even Boards Of Canada adjacentness. As great as the first 3 songs are the rest of it is a tad of a letdown in comparison and I do find myself often going to Simple Things by Zero 7 which has the none-more-chill standout In The Waiting Line.

Actual Rating: 4.5/5

Right up my alley.

Pretty good! The title of this album is as accurate as it gets. Feels like a slow trip through space, while still being quite entertaining. Lots of synth and good for background music, though not my personal vibe. A solid 7/10

Love.

Owned this on CD and it still holds up. Lovely music to work by.

Incredibly spacy operatic rock that was a lot better than expected

Never heard of album or band. Not sure what to expect, not usually a fan of electronic. First song blew me away. I can’t believe how much I enjoyed it. Great bass line. Production all around was so good. So audibly pleasing. Didn’t need any words. Sexy boy has great production again, not really a fan of the vocals. Beats are so good. All I need is better lyrics wise. Good guitar. Good change of pace from the first 2 songs. Subtle piano is fire. Lyrics are kinda bs on Kelly watch but the beat is so cool once again. Great music to listen to while working. Tailsman was cool, fun song not much more to say. I’m liking this style. You make it easy is fine. Very soft rock. Not really my style. Horns on ce matin are so good. Not as much of a fan of the harmonica. Strings are cool. Really cool bass line on new star in the sky. Good piano too. Lyrics are kind of unnecessary. Voyage de Penelope is super cool as well. I don’t know what some of these sounds are but they work. It’s so much slower than any electronic album I’ve ever heard. Blew away my expectations. Just a really nice listen. 3.7 stars.

Nice sunny day doing chores music

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Quite like this ambient mood

Милейшие комплюктерные галлюцинации, словно призрак в доспехах гуляет по сети и ещё верит что найдёт там что-то хорошее Это мог бы быть саундтрек для ностальгического, умеренно оптимистичного нуарного киберпанка (хоть это и звучит как большой оксюморон)

Light-hearted, pop, french

A lot of fun and well done for what it is but a bit tough for me to get into I suppose

They come in with their French tones and make a fairly descent album.

Listens: 3 Standout Tracks: La femme d'argent On a whim (not exactly a whim) I listened to this album back in November 2025. I did so, because over the years, my downtempo electronica radio stations have played La femme d'argent a decent amount. Basically, it came up enough to the point of me saying "maybe I should check out the whole album". Before I get too deep into a full second listen, I will just say that I don't remember it leaving any particularly lasting impression on me. Maybe this will change between last November and now. I know that is a seminal piece in the downtempo electronica genre, in the same way that Portishead really established the trip-hop genre. After a few more listens, I enjoy it well enough. It's exactly what you want in downtempo. Chill music to listen to while relaxing, having a nice cozy party, reading a book or cleaning the house. It's light on lyrics and more of a soundscape of ideas. It's an important piece in the genre. I hope some others come up on the List, like Thievery Corporation or Nightmares on Wax, or maybe even Bonobo!

Thierry Henry hadn't kicked a ball for Arsenal when this was released but both turned out to be French alchemists who rewrite the rules in the early 2000s. C'est formidable.

One of the chillest albums ever made, surely. Very relaxing and beautiful. Faves: La femme d'argent, All I Need (feat. Beth Hirsch), Kelly Watch the Stars, Ce matin-là

reminds me of Tobacco. Black Moth Super Rainbow

Great mood music; lovely airy (reference noted) vibe. Lots of good grooves. The female singer should get more credit. Will start a Pandora station and expect to hear lots of similar bands

real potential here for this to marinate and be rated as a 5. beautifully atmospheric, finally some background music that isn't totally forgettable. sounds like it'd be perfect for one of those quiet moments alone where you're actually romanticising life - maybe my rating will change if i listen to it during one of those

Cool album, not my normal vibe but I enjoyed it. I can see where it was influential (some Ocean's 11 vibes here and there). Definitely very 90s.

Pretty cool album, chill and upbeat atmosphere. Good listening for sunny days, for driving and for doing fuck all. Influence of Nightmares on wax potentially. Few songs second half of the album let it down for me but finishes well. Great start, had heard some of it before for sure but great recommendation.

Pretty good, not what I expected out of the 90s

Etéreo.

Why is this album so much better than any other ambient album?

Was not expecting that! Really thought I wouldn’t enjoy this but it’s an absolute cracker. Will be going on my chilled layed back rotation.

A joyous record.

classique!! très bon synthé, que des bon morceaux 4.5-/5

Ahh, finally the author of this book gets an electronic music pick right. Well done, Dimery.

Super cool

Stylish, slick, chill electronic music. Never heard of this album before but it’s very enjoyable. Somehow toes the line between ambient music and dance music.

A really nice easy listening record. Electronic music tends not to be my thing but this was a real surprise. I was aware of the album's heavy hitter, Sexy Boy, which is still one of my favourite songs on the album. But I was pleasantly surprised by the rest of the album. As I lay down just before bed to listen to this it felt like a perfect nightcap to a long day. A well produced, downtempo album with some nice bass and instrumentation. Not an album I'd reach for often but when the moment calls for it, I'll be very glad to have it there. 3.5/5 or 4/5, it depends on how I'm feeling but since I'm in the mood for this kinda music rn, I'll go for 4/5.

Good atmospheric album. Reminds me of Daft Punk probably because they are both french electronic bands. The Beth Hirsch songs are perfect. 9/10

Such beautiful and interesting floaty music. I loved this. Saved “… la femme D’argent”.

This is a largely driven album by solely instrumentals, however there are some lyric driven tracks which tended to be my favorites overall. Its a largely ambient driven record as well, definitely perfect for a nice walk outside in the warm weather. The instrumental was mostly enjoyable except for the closing track which I thought was bit boring, and the opening track which I enjoyed but also felt like it dragged on for a bit. I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful strings on the song "Talisman" and the incredible bass throughout the record. This album is nothing innovational, but it serves its purpose well to be something to have on to feel good throughout your day. Highlights: Sexy Boy, All Need, You Make It Easy, New Star In The Sky. P.S the French throughout the album was really cool.

Мало что понимаю в их творчестве и жанре в целом, но звучит пиздато. Приятное звучание, цепляющие мелодии, расслабляющая атмосфера, это просто идеальная фоновая музыка в самом хорошем смысле.

словил лунный вайб

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".

Airy synths. Immaculate vibes. Just a nice time.

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.

Great

bliss.

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. 🎧🎶

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

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.

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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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.

Incredibly chill, would be great for music to just vibe to or music for in the background of work or homework. Very nice.

Full of interesting sonics and textures, a very enjoyable record

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.

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.

8/10 Favorite: All I Need

Favourite song: talisman

experimental, muy tranquilo

nice chill funk vibe

It's good it's just not my thing

Takes me on such a journey, just really immerses me in the album.

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.

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

Loved this album love the songs will listen again

What is it with French people and making amazing electronic music?

super cool, some songs better than others

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Very easy to nap to, in a good way

Really solid, might be a 5 with a few more listens.

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!

хорошая музыка, мне зашло. лайт и чилл

Good, but all the songs didn't seem to go anywhere. I enjoyed them, but the endings all felt very disappointing

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.

Great ear for melody and harmony. Finding this group here has been one of the bright spots of the list.

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.

Buen álbum, disfrutable. No es un genero que suelo escuchar seguido, pero me gusta.

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

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

Nice, chill vibes music. Perfect background for learning SQL. Top: Le voyage de Pénélope Not Top: Remember

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.

Absolutely a daily to listen to album wich perfectly enhanced my daily life

Funk album, don’t know if I would listen to it again

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 ★★★☆☆

beautiful

goes from making you dizzy to vibing with sci-fi to blasting classical, emotional music (in order)

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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.

we chillin

Very Vibe Indeed

First track was incredible, loved the feature and how soothing and soundtracky it feels at times. Listening with headphones was never as important.

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.

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.

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

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

Excellent

A lowkey French daft punk

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.

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!

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.

4/5

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

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.

Great sound. It really gave me Pink Floyd/Daft Punk vibes.

Favorite Songs: Sexy Boy, Kelly Watch the Stars

Better than I thought it would be. it's a nice relaxing album.

A nice chill album. First song is a banger.

Interessante. Direi 4 su 5

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

Listened on way to work - I think track 2 was written about me in 1988 - loved the bass throughout - vox dates it a bit, good eighties synth and the vocals from Beth beautiful - 4

Mooie maandagochtendplaat

This one was enjoyable! I've heard a few of these "downbeat" albums before, and they've been pleasant without exception. Hearing a foundational work of the genre, and one with a slightly rougher edge than I'm used to, was really cool. I loved the laid-back jazzy atmosphere of "Ce matin-là" in particular, had a really evocative soundtrack feeling about it. And every number with a vocal hook, especially "Sexy Boy" and "Remember", was very catchy and smooth.

It's very chill so far, I am only on the first track. Can imagine putting this on whilst I'm studying or travelling. Despite this, I do find myself skipping the second track impulsively, but that is why I'm doing this - to actually expand my music taste and stop listening to what I KNOW that I enjoy. Very sensual, I love the electronic pop and the dreaminess of the instrumentals and vocals. This is a late night album, definitely, very soft and gentle on the ears. The artwork on the cover fits the vibe so perfectly. All in all - this is not my usual style of music, but I thoroughly enjoyed each track, even if they were similar in style. 8.5/10, would listen again

The first track really clicked for me. I didn't remember the release date during the listen and assumed this was from the 1970s at first. The production sounds better than other stuff from the late 1990s. I enjoyed this listen. It could be tightened up a little. Some tracks hang around too long.

8/10 very good

Very sensual... experienced. feels like vibing on psycedelics but harmless at the same time.

Very vibey and chill

Found track 1 randomly on apple music and me n gal loved it. Solid rest, altho less good. Martini concorde. FO!

Remember sounds so much like Porter Robinson, or rather Porter Robinson sounds like it, that caught me by surprise I can see the value in this album even though it's not my preferred style of music. The opening and closing titles were my favorite

vibey, chill, great background,

Loved this album, was a nice surprise

I thought we'd had this already, but it turns out I just played the CD in the car a bunch! :) Great album, very comfy

Dreamy floaty music

Already familiar with. Sexy boy is memorizing and unforgettable. The rest of the album feels extremely chill and dreamy. Moon Safari is the perfect name to describe the album. Not something I could listen to all the time, but it is fantastic when mood calls for

Sexy Boy is a hell of an atmospheric tune. This album was nice and chill, I just wish it wasn't Monday morning! Could have done with listening in bed.

Not sure what I was expecting but it wasn’t this. A few absolute bangers

Good vibes

Lo-fi delights all the way. Such a brilliant chilled album.

Atmospheric, diversely colorful, and pleasant to listen to. I don't like most electronic music but it's nice to hear one that has a vibe of a movie soundtrack. It feels like the songs are telling a story.

Solid tracks on here. I recognize a lot of these from back in the day. They definitely have a unique sound that kind of borrows some parts of French discohouse but is also pretty different. Kelly Watch the Stars is classic. After the first few tracks, the album kind of goes of into an atmospheric type trip that sounds a little, well, airy. It's not bad, but perhaps not as cool as the first four tracks. The closing track is back to form. 4/5

I have fond memories of this album. I found it sometime in late ’98 or ’99, and once I did, I listened to it on repeat for the better part of a year. There was just something about that mix of uniquely sculpted electronic sounds and dreamy lyrics. The whole album feels more textural and ethereal than most things from that era. Air creates this after-party ambiance you actually want to linger in. Moon Safari captures a very specific time and place for me, a taste of the past that feels relevant because of its approach. It’s a rare album where the mood and soundscape meld together into something very special…and it just stays with you.

need to listen again for sure, I liked it, very atmospheric, most songs do not have lyrics

Still dig it! My first album I was familiar with already.

Loved it.. very chill

Pretty cool

a good record, pleasing for the ears

Cool vibe. Atmospheric electronic sounds

Listening as someone who already loves this band. Makes easy jazz a little more interesting to listen to. Not my favorite album by this group but a good one.

Groovy.