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It's nice when this gives me an album I already have a strong opinion on. Always thought that the first half of this album was amazing, All I Need is one of my favourite songs in general, but the latter half is disappointing. The tonal shift makes it feelsl like a different album with lackluster singing (especially the autotune).
What a curious listen. I loved how chill this album was and I liked the elements throughout -- like the sound of nature or the perfectly quiet synths mixed with the vocals... beautifully done.
Kelly Watch The Stars 1001 Albums Generator 167 (11/21/2025) Finally, some good fucking electronica that I've never heard of. So much of the electronic albums I've had thus far on this list have been real stinkers, with the only good ones being the obvious ones that I'm already familiar with. Air's Moon Safari is both very good and I've never heard of it. The opening song reminds me very much of Can's Future Days, which is an album I love. This is probably the best song on the album, but it's far from the only good one. In fact, the next three songs are all bangers, with a special mention to the wonderful vocoding on Kelly Watch The Stars and to Sexy Boy, which is perhaps the closest we get to rock on this album. My only real note is that some songs, like Talisman and You Make It Easy, feel a little bit unnecessary to me. However, most of Moon Safari is wonderful and it really just makes me feel so happy. Great, fun album with some small flaws. 4/5. Favs: La Femme D'Argent Kelly Watch The Stars Ce Matin-La Least Fav: You Make It Easy
Very cool and entertaining. The album art is really cool too.
Fuck yes! Best find so far at number 56! Something different than the obscure & boring britpop and other old pop rock bands that are all over this list. This album looks familiar though I don’t believe I’ve heard it before. Some dreamy, electro, chill wave, psych pop…what could go wrong? It’s not all electronic either as they also incorporate a lot of live instruments. Great all around downtempo vibe to sit back and chill to.
POR FIN DOWNTEMPO VAMOSSSSSS Y encima con uno de los mejores exponentes de finales de los 90 como es este álbum. He quemado All I Need hasta la saciedad, pero el resto del disco no lo suelo escuchar tanto así que volver a él me parece muy gratificante :) Es un sonido tan característico que el álbum se convierte en memorable sin esfuerzo. Recrea una estética muy concreta y para los que nos gusta visualizar escenarios acordes a la música que escuchamos este álbum es una gozada. Puede resultar pomposo a ratos pero una vez te acostumbras al género se hace super ameno. Muy muy top, y otro que justo no esperaba encontrar en el challenge. Favs: All I Need, You Make it Easy, Ce Matin-Là
I don't think I've met anyone who doesn't like Sexy Boy. Had a good laugh at old mate who thinks he can write a better list but doesn't like this or Tago Mago. Ultimate dunning-kruger dude.
Soothing and transcendental
Actually a pretty cool, funky-ish background album. The rare electronic album I enjoyed.
Airy and funky love it
I don't think I had listened to this in full before, but certainly knew some of the songs.
not bad
This was an absolutely delightful listen. True to their artist description on Spotify, this was an album full of sensual, atmospheric electronic jams that threaded a needle between jazzy, spacey, and psychedelic tones. Not the sort of album that really demanded my attention, but one that made for amazing background music. Really enjoyed the jazzy opener La femme d'argent; weird spacey jam of Sexy Boy; Daft Punk-ish Remember; and sprawling warble of Le voyage de Penelope. For me this falls in a solid 4 category.
Great album to listen to while cooking khoa soi. Not as good as Virgin Suicides which I listened to right afterwards, but still fantastic. Great trippy album
4.5
Really pleasant. Groovy, not what I would expect from an electronic album
This is way cooler than I thought it would be and I am very glad I came across it. I probably won’t listen to it regularly, but if you’re looking for this vibe, it is very, very good.
I've always wondered why this album, in particular, became so popular within this genre. Maybe it's because it's a culmination of all the burgeoning electronic-based sounds of the '90s - be it plunderphonics, or ambient techno from the likes of groups out of Warp Records, or trip hop groups like Portishead and Massive Attack. And even though I didn't think much of it back when I first heard it a few years back, I do think it does an exceptional job at capturing the magic of '90s electronic music, in all its aged glory. There's a bit of everything in this album, and it somehow still manages to sound mostly cohesive - comfortably lying in this very AIRy and chill space, giving the record the apt genre tag of downtempo. I do think they wear their influences on their sleeves a bit too obviously, but it's nothing too heinous; they do enough interesting things here that make it all worthwhile. For one, the shrieking noise bit (which I think is just an electric guitar?) on 'Sexy Boy' is such a cool sonic motif and honestly makes that entire track super iconic - it's my favorite here. And the orchestral bit in 'Talisman' is jaw-droppingly gorgeous and reminds me of something Daft Punk would go on to do on RAM, 15 years after this was released. And speaking of their contemporaries and fellow Frenchies Daft Punk, the whole vocoder thing on a few of these tracks is obviously super Daft Punk-y, but I quite liked the melodies generally, especially on 'Remember'. And I guess I didn't notice this the first time around, but the jazz and R&B influences are very subtly and nicely baked into these songs. Especially whenever Beth Hirsch is on vocals, sounding like a fusion of Beth Gibbons and Sade in the best way possible. Really solid debut with obviously high production value. To bring RAM by Daft Punk up again, this really does sound like the '90s version of that album in how it takes electronic music and pushes it to a completely different, pristine realm in not only a celebration of one particular genre, but music as a whole.
8/10 This is an album that I know very well. It’s an excellent blend of electronica, jazz and pop that for the most part works equally well as background music as it does with a more focused ear. Air create sumptuous sound beds, with evolving synth lines and pads, sweeping string arrangements, and wonderful elements of ear candy that provide nuance and momentum to their arrangements. And amongst all that, they have a really good ear for melody. Whether focusing on a jazzy Rhodes piano, a close mic’d intimate vocal or even a tuba, in the case of Ce Matin La, they deliver real moments of melodic and harmonic quality that dance and wander in and out of the weave of the other instrumentation. I think the bass is probably also an underrated element of Air’s work. They write strong and mobile bass lines that give solid drive to their tracks, and form a rolling base that allows the other elements to flutter in and out and provide the airy top to that strong foundation. There are moments on the album where the momentum does dip a little, and that focused listening experience can drift a little into something a bit more repetitive and slightly less defined, but those moments often serve as palette cleansers between the more focused, hooky tracks that steal the attention back and engage the ear. At its best, this is brilliant, at its worst, it’s still very enjoyable and I’ll no doubt be back with it again in the not too distant future. La Femme D'Argent - That bass line is just so good. This track eases its way through movements and sections with such an ease. There are solo sections that offer delicate and nuanced performances, some really lovely bits of synth programming and ear candy and a beautiful build of soundscaping that delivers depth and smooth quality. It’s easy to dismiss this as background music, but there’s a lot more to it than that to my ear, and it doesn’t drag at all for a 7 minute song. Sexy Boy - Quality. Another great bass line, that high pitched ringing tone that responds to the first bass note is beautifully well placed. There’s some really lovely ascending chord progressions in the electric pianos. The structure has form almost of a dancefloor track, and there’s still an edge of that to the production, but it just wraps you up in a warm, jazzy cloud rather than thumping you with energy. The Moog solo is brilliant in such a lazy way and plays really nicely against the Rhodes. There are so many lovely bits of playing and composition that reveal themselves under the surface. All I Need - Some more lovely synth work to open this up and then a really deft little guitar line. There’s perhaps a little less depth to the production here, but Beth Hirsh’s vocal is lovely, with some great backing vocal pieces thrown in here and there to back it up. It’s a pretty pop song infused with that electronic edge that gives it a flavourful twist. Kelly Watch The Stars - There’s almost a fierce edge to the bass here, which gives things a bit of bite. There’s perhaps a little too much repetitiveness here in the vocal, but there is still some decent variety in the other sections, with the arpeggiated piano and some more bits and pieces of synth work. It’s not the most inventive track on the album, but still a pleasant listen. Talisman - There’s a slow intro to this, but when things ramp up, there’s a really nice shuffle to the beat. This is a track that lacks the musical development that the better songs have. There are some interesting production changes and tweaks of the instrumentation that keep the sound moving along, but the thrust of the composition is a little too centred on the same motif. It’s not bad, but it’s not the strongest either. Remember - This has more of a standard song structure, so maintains more interest as it runs along with the verse / chorus structure adding variation. There’s some lovely interplay between the strings and synths and there's an almost overwhelming depth of sound that modulates the dynamic really nicely. By the end, the spooky synth tone and electric guitar add an extra edge to the flavour too. You Make It Easy - Beth Hirsch is back and this is another beautiful effort. The bass line continues driving the song, and the rest of the instrumentation provides a bed, but allows space for the vocal to breathe. The strings are great here, and again the little bits of ear candy, primarily synth based, just give an extra layer of audio interest and depth to the production. Another great alt-pop song. Ce Matin La - Just the bass alone against the shaker gives this a body bouncing start, which drops away into some really pretty string and synth work. And then when things drop back in, the Tuba link is perfect in its simplicity. It’s such a strong hook in its soft, lilting delivery, set against the arpeggiated guitar. This is just a really lovely track. It has an uplifting, almost ethereal vibe to it. It’s just lovely. New Star In The Sky - This holds itself back and weaves around lightly for a while and then drops into a really gentle groove. It’s got a nice hook to it, but perhaps does wander off a little too much here and there. It’s really beautiful background music, but perhaps loses the the thread a little too much to be as engaging as some of the other tracks. Le Voyage De Penelope - More laid back, jazzy work. There’s some really nice synth work in here with the modulating depth of the LFO. It could be overdone, but there’s enough surrounding musical work to allow it to not overwhelm. It’s not a spectacular track, but it’s still a nice blend of sounds to close things out.
Nice and mellow, just what I was looking for today.
Great album
I didn’t really appreciate these guys, but I’ve now listened to them quite a bit, and I’ve been turned, like so much of their stuff🤣🥳
The vibes are just so fucking good, felt like I was taken on a real journey, a safari if you will. Music I wouldn't usually listen too but I just really enjoyed it!!
Another album from someone I'm not familiar with. To be honest, I didn't enjoy it on my first listen. But it seems like you have to be at the right place at the right time...and in the right mood to appreciate it. I really enjoy listening to New Star In The Sky, followed by Le Voyage de Penelope. The bassline is great, and the vocals are surreal. It felt like it took me to another dimension and floated with the stars. However, I can't believe they compared this album to Daft Punk's Homework. They are completely different! Favorite tracks: La femme d'argent, New Star In The Sky, Le Voyage de Penelope
Love this album. Bought it when it came out. Good to give it a jolly good listening to again
I am but a simple man who prefers Talkie Walkie
Easiest listening of my whole year thus far.
8/10 - amazing relaxed French electro synth, some classics on this
one of the few electronic albums that I really like
Great album, very enjoyable to listen to
Classy chillout music. Very relaxing.
A chill electronic classic. Air make electronic music that’s engaging, catchy, pleasing, and so very French.
Zaskakująco przyjemna elektronika. I to drugi dzień z rzędu. Chyba nic nie mam do elektroniki, jeśli bywa czasem okraszona pięknym wokalem. Wtedy wszystko nabiera innego wymiaru. 6.5/10 równane w górę.
Great background music
Pretty good but not quite a 4
Pretty great electronic work here. If you're into that sort of thing you'll enjoy this
A chill way to end the week with this electronica dream-scape. Best: Sexy Boy Worst: Ce martin la
Massive album. Utter classic. Deeply loved. But my heart says four.
mid 4
Thought the generator could get away with giving me a 2nd Air album after only 4 days? Think again. This is definitely better than the Virgin Suicides soundtrack.
i was having a huge moment with this album earlier this year, just listening to it on repeat for two weeks straight, although now i can’t remember what prompted this fixation. the opening track gives me the same sensation as when i’m in an airplane just as the wheels first lift off the runway. i do think listening to ‘sexy boy’ one trillion times when i was fifteen or sixteen gave me some kind of irreversible brain damage but i don’t regret it! fav tracks: la femme d’argent; sexy boy; talisman; you make it easy; ce matin-là; kelly watch the stars
This was so cool, I enjoyed this a lot. It was ambient while still being really engaging. Fav tracks: Sexy Boy, Ce matin-la, Le voyage de Penelope
This album is pretty good. All the layers and textures in there are very well developed. It adds a lot, as it's such a nice immersive experience, sometimes not that interesting but, overall, a very pleasant listening.
I really dig "Sexy Boy" off Moon Safari. After that, the album is so chill it does not care what rating I give it. Three to five. Whatever, man.
despite the fact that the points are made up and don't matter, i feel terribly conflicted between a four and five star rating for this album. on the one hand, it hits so many arbitrary personal affinities of mine that i have to wonder if i'm secretly the result of some lab experiment where an evil (read: french) mad scientist was trying to artificially synthesize the kind of person who would love everything about moon safari. but yet, after several front to back listens, i feel bereft and left wanting more from this album. like, the mad scientist did too good of a job and i find moon safari just a bit passe now. but that's just how it is on this bitch of an earth!! highlights - la femme d'argent, sexy boy, kelly watch the stars, talisman, ce matin-là
I don’t usually like the ambient/electronic albums but I really enjoyed this
Sexy Boy is an amazing song. Daft Punk had to be inspired by the vocals.
4.25/5 first time listen rly impressed mixing 60s doors like organ pieces with 70s punk great sound some great songs
The best way I can sum up this album is to say that Air is the perfect name for this band as that’s what the music sounds like. Like the soundtrack to an old 70’s Romance film. Very good background music or to chill out with when the party’s winding down.
Parte B do álbum a melhor de todas uau!!! 8,5/10
Super cool album, smooth and great for a peaceful setting and slowing down the oace. Air was one of the first artists I got on this and now it’s one of the last! I do this this is better than the other album, it has more range and depth.
4-5
some great singles
Gorgeous warm bath of an album
Good, but i wish they song were longer than 40 mins per album
Loved it.
Huh? You want me to listen to Air? I hear the wind like all the time bro. What? Moon Safari? Yeah I guess the moon is pretty far man.
Funky French vibe
Guter Sound der 90er
Pleasant space background album. Now I know what music I will code my game to
Standouts La Femme D'Argent All I Need Talisman Le Voyage de Penelope
Finally a decent electronic album
I did not hate it, would play it again if I was stoned at staring at the sky or something
Very introspective listen. Atmospheric but with enough going on musically to keep me engaged.
a breath of fresh AIR on this generator list FR
very awesome Fav song: Ce matin-la
Air a dat Sexy boy care imi aminteste de Queer as Folk
Solid album, seems to lay the ground work for groups like The Avalanches.
Nice vibes! I'm hovering between 3 and 4 stars...
Very atmospheric, parts feel like a better version of the Daft Punk later pop era, but maybe I'm only saying that because they're both French who knows. Some songs like the first 2 have a very specific quality like they are music form a spy film or something, especially the first one with the Rhodes keyboard. It really doesn't feel like you can put this into a certain genre box, as its kind of all over the place, but in the best way possible. The synths and stuff are amazing also, I feel like I'm saying that all the time with albums, but notably the string and pad stuff, which could actually be real strings or samples. I also sort of like how the vocals aren't realty the focus of the album, and its more focused on atmosphere and instrumentation. It also feels like somewhat of a continuation from the more atmospheric stuff Kraftwerk did (like Neon Lights and Computer world), as some of that has a lot in common with this. Favourite songs: all. Overall around 8/10 (so close to 9)
Kind of like an old school version of Massive Attack
Its a good album
I liked it. Nice and chill
Probably wouldn't listen to any of these songs by themselves but the album as a whole is really nice.
This isn't my kind of music at all but I really like this album.
Chill cool album
I remember Sexy Boy and this band but had not heard any albums. I am a fan of French electronic music and this did not disappoint. While I generally prefer songs with lyrics each instrumental song was a separate interesting entity. The music makes you feel like you are floating peacefully, but also invigorated at the same time, that sort of effect is difficult to achieve highlighting that the high acclaim this album got upon release was not misjudged.
Cool example of 90's electronica
Superb
It was good. Funny how some tracks had only one phrase as lyrics for the whole track. It was a bit relaxing kinda music. My fav - Kelly watch the stars
In a cheeky way, this sounds like if Persona 5’s OST had been composed by Daft Punk -- a gorgeous blend I never knew I needed, and somehow predating Discovery's release! I guess the French electronic touch was just that good at that time. Gorgeous stuff overall, and all of the instrumentals are immaculate. It juuuust misses the 5 because a few vocal tracks don’t quite stick with me as much as the highlights. Standouts: Femme D'Argent, La • Sexy Boy • Ce Matin La • Voyage De Penelope, Le
An album i REALLY like, but i still wish more of the songs were like Sexy Boy. I frequently forget about this album for months but it always feels fresh and new when I pick it up again.
5 stars
This was a cool discovery!
I had forgotten how many of these songs I remembered. This stands out from other similar records from the time. I guess because it is full of surprises and works as an album. Strong 4/5
3.5 A frustrating album. Namely for how good it starts off, I recognised Sexy Boy obviously, but after 3 tracks it was like my god, why wasn't I bopping along to this when I was 10 alongside Moby, Daft Punk, Fat Boy Slim, etc. Sadly it very quickly petered out, got very direction less and generally unexciting, something which also plagued those aforementioned bands with hindsight. Only on ce-matin la did it ever get anywhere near those initial heights but not good enough to save the album. Good, but had so much more potential.
Sometimes you need to slow down and relax in the vibe.
Not bad, but the extra star is 100% because of the other reviews
A mí este album me encanta, de hecho lo tengo en CD q lo compre en el primavera sound y tengo Ce martín-lá de todo d llamada aunq siempre tengo el móvil en silencio. Dato curioso, hicieron la BSO de virgin suicides, d hecho me gustan bastante más algunas d las canciones d esa BSO q las d Moon safari. En general me parece todo bastante original y me encanta sexy boy. Como son franceses y remember no me gusta, no se merecen un 10, pero les daría d nota fácil un 9 o 9'5/10
Rating: 8.5/10 This album makes me feel like a sexy boy that's floating in the clouds. Favorite song: Sexy Boy.
This album has a nice atmosphere to it, and all the songs have their own unique trait that makes them stand out.
Initial scan I just thought more average than I expected given how much I like certain Air songs, and the Virgin Suicides soundtrack, etc. After a full listen seems like one of those albums you can effortlessly listen to any time even if there aren't specific tracks that really, really stood out to me. An above average album where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts (for me). Chose "La femme d'argent" (the opening track) and "Ce matin-lá" for the playlist.
There's no better album to put on when you're up past your bed time and need something to come down to. Eclectic though these sounds are, they all speak to a painful, happy and above all highly recognizable nostalgia - like it's something that could provide the soundtrack to your last day by the seaside with distant family that you might never see again. It's soothing but a little sad.
Pretty insane electronic album, not going to lie. It had a lot of songs I’ve listened to and recognized. Think it was really pushing the boundaries when it was released. Good alternative to Daft Punk, which is one of my favorite electronic artists. Vibes are good and beats are creative.
Chill #chill 78/100
chill
Took me a few songs to catch the vibe, but once I did I really appreciated the mellow sounds. Will definitely revisit this one.
Starting off pretty darn strong with La femme d'argent. Its ridiculously good bassline refuses to get old, even after seven minutes. The synths wash over you, fading in one side and out the other, creating a spacey (or hyper-futuristic, or both) atmosphere. Later on the album, we encounter All I Need, which is straight coolness. Again we see a strong (and this time more acoustic) bassline, backing a beautifully airy combo of Hirsch's vocal and high strings. The mix is stripped back but also close and intimate: you can really hear every instrument in detail. The strongest track on the album. Ce matin-là is a surprisingly similar track, having essentially the same instrumentation but with the vocals swapped out for soft, melodic brass. And a happier, freer, but less airy feel. A very pretty track that's hard to fault. One noticeably weaker track is Remember because of its irritating synth-robot-vocal that repeats the track title over and over... and over... Otherwise, it blends into the standard space rock genre that's been done hundreds, thousands of times before. Sexy Boy is also a little questionable because it's so directly and irrevocably cheesy. The vocal is either broken up and underwatery, or else muted/self-harmonised/a straight-up "emo murmur". (You'll understand what I mean if you give the track a listen.) It's a bit of a dated vocal unless it has the instrumentation to justify it, but seeing that the synths and drums reek of 70s space rock, it doesn't quite work. (Yes, the same reasoning can apply to all the other tracks. Yes, I'm being nitpicky.) Overall, the album is very strong and much less exhaustingly "dancey" than artists like Daft Punk or the Chemical Brothers. But that does mean it lacks some energy and punch compared to its contemporaries. 4/5 Key tracks: La femme d'argent, All I Need, Ce matin-là
wasn't sure what to expect here but i really liked this. great music to work to.
Heerlijk album. Super uitgesproken stijl en heerlijk om al liggend op bed naar te luisteren. Minder geschikt onder het werken :-(
I'm familiar with this album but this is only the second time I've listened to it fully through. Very familiar with Sexy Boy due to one of those Lynx ad that was played around the clock. The range of styles and instruments on display deserves praise alone. It's not often I seek out something like this with so many slow tempo instrumentals but I can appreciate it. I was thinking a 3 but going with 3.5/5 because it deserves a place on the list and like it or not it stands out from the crowd. Raising to 4.
Started off great. Didn't really care for things again until “Talisman”.
Very cool
3.5
Lofi before it was cool. Ambient soundscape, easy to think to. I feel a little more French with each track.
Really digging this album. I’d listened to it before, but with fresh ears I’m appreciating it more. It feels dated, but like it’s from the 2008, not 1998. Great album for starting work on a sunny Monday morning in my cozy office with a fresh cup of tea.
great
As a general fan of the French touch sound in electronic music this had some great moments in it but didn’t quite pull me in as much as I hoped it might
Good album from a very underrated 90's band. They're still touring and I'd go see them in a second. You gotta like "airy" keyboard-centric electronic chill but they're great to have on at a party or in the background, they won't offend and people will ask "who are we listening to?" Kicks off with the relaxing "La Femme D'Argent" and roll into the wonderful "Sexy Boy" then right into their biggest hit with "All I Need" featuring Beth Hirsch on vocals. They're huge in France but this album has a really solid listen count with the first 3 tracks I mentioned all at 100M listens and every other song with between 12M and 35M, those are very good numbers (especially compared to some of the questionable albums on this list!) so it's held up well and still gets airplay. No radio hits from this album but a very nice contribution to 90's music. There's literally not a bad song on the album, some do sound similar but none are clunkers or worthy of a skip. I might toss "You Make It Easy" but it's still a nice song. It's an original sound, it stands up well even today, it's still popular and it's good from top to bottom. I'd give it 4 stars.
Ok. So. I’m a fan of Air and was expecting to give this, their most famous album, big points. I particularly enjoy their playful, squelchy pop songs (like Sexy Boy and Kelly Watch the Stars) and their emotional slow-burners (like Venus and Playground Love). Moon Safari features a couple of the former but is short on the latter, and most of the rest is made up of the kind of mid-tempo easy listening fare that contains more than a whiff of ‘dinner party background music’, which I’m always a bit snooty about. With that in mind this feels more like a 3.5 star album than a masterpiece… but I will round up because they do it with such style, and as dinner party background music goes, you can’t do much better than this.
This one is pure vibes, ngl i love that.
Love this album!
Pretty cool. Never heard it before.
This album feels like jazz transported to another planet. It’s atmospheric and layered, with steady rhythms that build a whole world around you. The first track immediately hooked me with riffs that sounded improvised but were executed so cleanly they felt effortless. The bass throughout is addictive, carrying the songs while the synths and guitars stack in rich, beautiful detail. I kept hearing new layers emerge as it went on, and that gave it a sense of depth and surprise that never got old. What stands out most is how immersive it feels. It’s cinematic, the kind of album you can throw on in the background and let it wash over you, but it also rewards focus if you want to sit with it. It’s smooth, polished, and full of personality. For an album that leans into electronica, it feels incredibly alive and human, with instruments and textures that sound organic even in their electronic form. From start to finish, it was a great listen.
> the Beatles Continuing the trend of French electronic music >>> English electronic music
Fantastic
Charming Jet Set Lounge music, and new to me. Nice!
4/7
I'm usually not a fan of either ambient or electronic music, but something about this album is different. Moon Safari has a unique and calm vibe; the instruments are layered beautifully, allowing the songs to be neither too busy nor too understated. On repeated listens, you can catch details you did not notice the first time around. Fav tracks: "La Femme d'argent" sets the tone for the album very well, "All I Need", "You Make It Easy", "Ce matin là". 4/5
Listening to this album is like a tour through music samples and influences that came before and after this album. It's a nice album to listen to in the background while you are focusing on something else. I mean that as a compliment.
Very enjoyable and delightful listen. Felt like listening to a dream. Couple different genres mixed in throughout the albums that act as a precursor to a lot of modern music. The influence it has is very apparent. I think this is an album I’ll come back to.
Nice atmospheric sounds, retro upon release, retro even now. A little bit of the Daft Punk, Stereolab sound.
Now this is the kind of electronic music I enjoy. A good mix of relaxing and engaging, with dreamy vibes throughout.
4/5
Already reviewed this
While it never quite reaches the heights of the first four tracks, all in this is an excellent piece of 90s electronic
Great example of the genre
Pretty high quality synth pop. Like the band name the music is airy and spacey and a lot of music like this get's used for soundtracks and backing music. This alubm works well standing alone and it's pretty impressive. It's just super chill.
Kinda wild we've had 2 Air albums on here. I like them but I wouldn't call them essential listening. This album represents that euro lounge aesthetic that a lot of (better) bands would push in to electronica/big beat/proto-modern-edm in the next 10 or 15 years. It's bit of an easy listening version of Daft Punk or a Telepopmusik with an edge. It's perfectly good chillout music, when that was a genre. Other than "La Femme D'argent" and "Talisman" I don't think any of the tracks are really big standouts, but as a whole it's a good listen. I do really like the aforementioned tracks as singles, though.
I like Air, but I personally don't like this album as much as the Virgin Suicides soundtrack or their second and third albums. It feels like a promise of what is to come with some really great songs and a lot that is definitely good but not something that blew me away until they progressed with their next few albums.
This was so much better than I was expecting. Knew the singles but air never really landed with me, the album didn't sound like I thought it would though. I expected it to be quite monotonous electronic music but it's much more melodic with electronic bits, really sounds like a precursor to daft punk. Those Frenchies really know robot sounds ey. Will listen again, didn't blow me away to a 5 level but still really good.
Haven't heard Air for ages! Had a mate as a teenager that used to play "Kelly watch the stars" pretty regularly. Reminds me of chilling with mates after a night out. Sounds like a night time album. Not a massive electronica fan as a rule, but this works. The first 4 tracks are all great. I reckon 4
Monday morning 7:00. On my way to work. This album is the soundtrack of my scenery. No wonder they played it on Ibiza on sunrise. For downtempo I always go back to this album or Kruder & Dorfmeisters session. Smart, chillout music. No track is a filler. Nothing bothers. Favourite track: All I need. My only critique is its lack of innovation - Portishead and Massive Attack put much more originality into their songs - which is hard to compete with, but still - only 4 stars.
el vocoder me cansa un poco. compraría el vinilo.
- A very sci-fi feel to the whole album and it has the vibe of reading a sci-fi novel - Psychedelic , hypnotic - I'm loving the punk vibe to the album and how some of the songs are instrumental - like stargazing with aliens - I really love the songs with Beth Hirsch - You make it easy, should definitely listen again - I was not expecting the french but it makes the album so good It was a good album, I have no words. It may not be exactly what I like but that definitely didn't stop me from loving this album and I would listen again. Everything about it was amazing and I enjoyed the way it felt like hypnotic stargazing with aliens. Such a good album.
Rather enjoyed this. Slightly uneven, but the good tracks more than make up for it! Chill and groovy!
I thought I’d quickly get bored of this once the singles were out of the way, but it was great all the way through. Created a lovely mood which I hope stays with me throughout my day! ‘All I Need’ is the absolute standout track. Just beautiful.
empirical evidence that we’d live longer with mid afternoon croissant breaks
An uber driver showed me this album 3 years ago. All the basslines are secretly Geezer Butler-esque.
This album was thoroughly enjoyable. I guess the French just make the best electronic music. I feel so bad for everyone who says they need lyrics to enjoy music though because then they completely miss out on this beauty.
Good ambient background tunes, listened while I worked on spreadsheets. Love the songs with the female vocalist her voice was perfect over the track
Brilliant - love this album, and listened to it loads over the years, from when it first was released to lately. Would listen to this, and also Moby's Play, for a chilled-spaced-out-lounging-philosophical vibe.
I would call it chill-wave, but I'm sure it has other names, it is perfect background music. Interesting to listen to if you're actively listening, but not distracting if you're trying to do something else. If you're in the mood for this style of music, this is a fantastic album.
This is a debut album from these two French guys - several electronica instrumentals along with some vocals. Once again I opine that this is pretty good stuff for a debut. A lot of the tracks here would make a good movie soundtrack. Regarding a rating for the album, I waffled between three and four stars but settled on four stars, partly because it’s a debut.
Ha, this album takes me back to the early 2000s. I actually didn't know they were French, so it's good the album cover filled me in. The album starts extremely mellow, so I see where the "lounge" & "chill-out" genres come in. Luckily there are some bleeps and bloops and rocket launching vwooshes to grab my interest ("space pop"). Also, the album is called Moon Safari. I am having an aha moment that space pop is 50% in the naming of things. Next you'll be telling me La Femme d'argent is a pseudonym for the moon! (I found no evidence of this, but I did check just to make sure.) Their big hit 'Sexy Boy' always reminded me of the Sneaker Pimps (surely "trip-hop"), but a bit less good. However I also never clocked that it had French in it, so I may not have been the most discerning 13 year old. I like it more now that I know about all these genres! The underlying beat is not original, but is one I always like. Also, I think French has probably overtaken Portuguese in the non-English-language album count, non? Someone should make a 'Kelly Watch the Stars'/'Andy You're a Star' mashup. Set phasers to Daft Punk. Etc. Highlight: 'Ce matin-là' Lowlight: 'All I Need' (just makes me wish I were listening to Radiohead's instead)
Nice easy listening
Chill, lo-fi, smooth silken synths. Laying in bed, lights off, following the different paths the music takes. Relaxing, therapeutic, tension eases. I'd never listened to Air before but found that I knew a couple of songs already somehow. Probably adverts. Either way the album is beautiful and I will definitely listen again. Very strong start. Tracks with vocals are great and Beth Hirsch does a spot on job of matching the energy of the songs. I love Ce matin-là, it has Nick Drakey vibes with a touch of the Blur Universal about it. 8/10
Nice album, ruined by how many tracks have been used for commercials and tv
When I first listened to this, I was kind of in a bad mood, and wasn't really paying too much attention to what I was listening to. I was going to leave my review, and then I was like, "you know what, let me fire this up one more time, get another sense of how it" and I really dug it the second time, it's a very slow, subtle burn that I think gets better the more you really pay attention to it. It's subtle, but it's there.
I liked this a lot
Excellent and chill.
Bastante mejor que los dos anteriores, melodioso y ambiental. Podría escucharlo de vuelta tranquilamente. 7/10
****/5
Oerhört trevligt att stifta bekantskap med
Des bons bouttes pis des moyens. 3.5 étoiles
Chilling and hazy.
Hidden gem
This is a significant album for me as it’s the last album I had listened to on my own prior to starting this list … it’s inclusion the list was a determining factor on me starting this off I’m glad to say I still enjoy this immensely , maybe more. It’s a true testament to how my ear has grown over the last 200 plus days in this project and air remains a standout
This sounds very much like RJD2. This could have also been the Mad Men theme music. The first song was the best. I'm not disliking this as something that's on over the speaker system at a local bookstore...I'm not sure this is an album I'd put on to just listen to regularly. Ok, I'll give them credit, this would definitely be appropriate music for the bedroom...no lyrics as distraction and a sexy vibe. I'm liking it more and more for what it is. This could be the score to a Bond movie, and I mean that as a compliment. Reminds me of The xx. I could do without all the robot voice singing. I bet these guys are best friends with Daft Punk. A lot of Beth Hirsh guest spots. I'm guessing she's the girlfriend of one of the members of the "band". Honestly though, the songs she's on aren't bad. New Star in the Sky is terrible. Le voyage de Penelope is like a bad Kool and the Gang cover, a terrible homage to Summer Madness.
4/5
Nice chill
Lush, moody, atmospheric, gentle. I'm not very familiar with downtempo as an electronic music sub genre but this seems like a good place to start, I could really distinguish its sound from the various trip hop/IDM/plunderphonics styles of the 90s whilst hearing some pleasant interactions with them. Had a good time.
Instrumental, gentle rock/funk/pop/electro. Nice basslines. First track reminds me of Changes by KGLW. I recognise Sexy Boy, but not sure where from Getting some Daft Punk energy from vocoders (also French!), but also reminiscent of Mylo. Best track - Femme de l'argent, Kelly Watch the Stars, You Make it Easy, Ce Matin-la 4 stars
Interesting sort of ethereal, different feel. Not even quite sure what genre this is
Solid late 90’s spacey album.
I may have just been in the right music for this style, but it was really good focus music for getting work done. Will listen to this one again. 8/10
This is another one of those albums that I lose track of as it's playing, but in a good way. I don't know which songs I liked the most, but I enjoyed them all. None of it is mindblowing, but its all pleasant to have on in the background, and interesting enough that it occasionally breaks through and makes me pay attention. The songs were ambient but nuanced. I've learned the word "downtempo" from the wikipedia page of the album. I enjoy downtempo electronic music. 8/10
Moon Safari is a dreamy, feel-good ride. With its warm tones and laid-back grooves, the album has a fun, relaxed vibe that carries from start to finish.
It is probably not fair to Air that the most iconic thing about this album is the way Girl Talk used the sample of "Sexy Boy" on Feed the Animals, and yet...
This album is just 'cool'. Songs mostly have such simple elements that are built out so nicely - that repeating bassline on la femme d'argent is sublime. Sexy Boy has always annoyed me, but most of the sound design on the synths is so great.
Similar vibes to Moby's Play. I like electronic that I can chill to.
Excellent. When 4 stars feels a little harsh!
Good stuff!
this album has some absolute bangers that give me exactly what i wanted. crunchy synths and funky bass lines, leaning into video game menu music without it being video game menu music. it's futuristic in a 60s space age meet frutiger aero way, which is right up my alley. i also really enjoy the vocals. I knew sexy boy from tiktok (i know i know) and must say it's by far the worst song on the album. in general the album falls victim to some of the songs being a tad too long. most of them do need the length to build and develop the song well, but some just drone on without giving me anything. but the ones that eat, EAT.
Fantastic album! Certainly a modern classic.
This was unavoidable around the end of the century - lovely chill album with great production and some fantastic bass lines
Actually really liked it. At first it felt like I was opening up a lounge and needed ambient music but the more I listened to it, the more I found myself enjoying the details and individuality of the tracks.
Not something I have ever heard before, and I'm not sure I'd seek it out in the future, but it's fun and cool.
Always happy to find some more trip hoppy stuff. Although I'm glad this incorporated a bit more variety beyond the first track, which I did like but it could've gotten a bit boring if that was the only mode Beth Hirsch's features are nice. The tracks featuring here are probably my favourites Highlights: You Make It Easy, All I Need, Ce matin-là
Good
Super fun little album, love the mixture of sounds and vibes.
I definitely recognized some of these songs from movie soundtracks!
A chill album for a hot day. Sounds throughout the album reminded me of a Mario game, a Bond theme and early The Go! Team. Think I preferred the songs without any vocals.
https://open.spotify.com/album/2HypdH9T0bK9YEq7ama4Iq?si=9yYgXWHIQsmrAM7rhc2fmQ Even more French fun!!! This band is a grower for me, took me a bit but I am glad I came around. This album is solid and good for pool summer fun or late night chills.
when this came out napster was new and I think it took me like 2 wks to download the whole album LOL If you like this genre, this is a great record!
Light. Airy...ethereal. I enjoyed the change of pace and La Feeme d'argent, that one helps my mind float into new realms. Perfect for a backdrop to my day.
I really enjoyed this one. Great for creating an atmosphere. Very easy to listen to. Makes me want to play Katamari Damacy.
Yet another album I like more now than when it came out. It’s 60s stylings won’t be for everyone but they consistently know how to knock out a memorable tune
So good. Iconic
What a fun safari! Didn’t know the moon had such lovely flora and fauna. Now it’s time to relax at the Astro Lounge
Liked this, very atmospheric and chilled electronica.
Vibe
I enjoyed this album listen! It is unlike most of the albums I’ve listened to on here. I enjoyed the chill electronic vibes of this debut album by Air. I would definitely check this album out again and recommend it to others!
Æ må jo ha hørt på det her da æ va i målgruppa, da det kom, eller kanskje det bare føles sånn fordi alt høres ut som forventa. Det e jo bra, for all del, men det føles ikke akkurat som en tidløs klassiker eller nokka sånt.
That was actually awesome
A classic of tripped out, chilled synth pop! A classic for a reason, it’s beautiful from start to finish.
Different, nice, alternative, chill
Casi casi perfecto
Je préfère l'album de virgin suicides mais c'est pas mal
leuke tunes
An unexpected delight.
sags a bit in the middle but just the most chill
super vibey downtempo album that marked the birth of that genre, this Air album is incredibly thoughtful and soothing, yet also creative and complex. Very good.
This was a solid listen. Nothing really memorable outside of sexy boy. Which I will give this an additional point for the nostalgia of that song alone.
I might get disowned by both of you for this, but I’m just not loving it enough for a 5.
Those were the days.
chill
Sometimes I forget that this album is more than just Sexy Boy.
Space-age lounge music
this is cool and different.
Great album.
I actually really loved this. Chill vibes, easy listening.
I like this a lot better than I did “Virgin Suicides.” At least, according to my review. I don’t really remember it. I didn’t really dig “You Make it Easy,” but the rest was great.
Good chill music to get stuff done, will definitely be on rotation at work. Doesn't hurt that I picture 10 Things I Hate About You during the second track.
I feel relaxed now. Thank you, Air.
Pleasantly chilled.
I liked it very much - Sexy!!!
Pleasant textures; more of a vibe than a concrete statement. I like this more than I used to.
This was a revelation for me. I have already started looking into more AIR albums. Perfect grooves to relax to. Not soporific, but also not Manic. Something to chill to but still get stuff done. This porridge is just right for me. It's finds like this that make this site a daily must visit.
4-
hall of fame nap album dad says it falls apart in the second half but i wouldnt know on account the aforementioned napping
Love this album, a 4.5 star album if I've ever heard one but I have to give it a 4 due to 'You Make it Easy' being on the album. The only skippable track on it.
Like this.
can't lie, i kinda tuned in and out while this was playing. but it felt cool the whole time. lots of vibes. i'll come back to this with a little more intent.
Goog good
Better than Coldplay
Delightfully French space age-y chill music
This has to be one of the most perfectly named bands. Their music always feels like it’s just floated in from the ether.
this was really good actually, first of whatever this genre is i’ve heard
Cool vibes album. I'd listen to it as a "lofi" beats style album
stylish organic grooves, some lovely keyboard sounds - fresh and spacious
Easy listening with some nice funky pop tunes. Very Daft Punkesque, not surprising as they're both french 90s acts I suppose
This was actually very good album, very much enjoyed, Ce Matin-la
4 stars
This instantly sets a very specific vibe, which I love. I do prefer the instrumental bits, as I'm not a huge fan of the vocal style, but overall I love the chill and nostalgic feeling this has. Reminds me of video game music as well.
Never listened to the full album before, but it turned out I knew more of it than I expected (i.e. way more than Sexy Boy). I ended up knowing 5 of the tracks and liking all of them. 4/5 would definitely put on when its a warm summer day and I'm sat in the garden.
Transcendentalne przeżycie w EN-57 4/5
Really liked it
Old favourite, 90s electronica
This will have been my first time listening to Air, the French electronic duo of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel. The two originally studied architecture and mathematics before starting to play music and forming a group together. They got their foot in the door by making remixes for other acts before dropping their first EP, then a few years later, this debut album. My first observation with Moon Safari was how readily apparent their influences were in Kraftwerk and Serge Gainsbourg. The chilled-out electronic compositions with the supple bass, piano accompaniment, and light synthesizer flourishes take on this ethereal, almost mystique feel. For a few tracks like the talk box on "Sexy Boy" and "Kelly Watch the Stars", as well as the contributions of Beth Hirsch on "All I Need" and "You Make It Easy", female vocals are used to add a level of intimacy with the simplified lyricism that invokes this sense of longing for that romantic connection. My favorite moments on this album were probably the pulsating groove of the Moog on "Kelly Watch the Stars" paired with the theremin motif, followed by the crescendo from the spaced-out piano line and low-end bass into the string-accompanied soul groove on "Talisman". I'll admit there is this nagging sense in me that this album peaked in the first half. That's not to say the second half is bad. Rather, it sounded like the best and most realized compositions happened to be placed near the front, leaving the back for more atmospheric pieces that continue the vibe, albeit to a slightly lesser degree. Still, I was genuinely impressed with my excursion on this Moon Safari. Air put out a strong debut that helped pave the way for the downtempo genre. It's worth checking out.
4.5 probably
A proper chill out album. It lacked an absolute banger of a song to get all 5 stars bit still a very good album.
Yes j'adore
Groovy vibey album
Hann inte lyssna mycket, men detta album är inte direkt okänt för mig. Har ju hört det tusentals gånger, det är ju morsans favorit. Jag älskar det inte, men det är ganska bra.
A great album. I have listened to it many times. The vibe is great, and Air really manages you to lift up in the air.
Very pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. Good
Surprised to see that I already had 2 of the songs saved prior to clicking on this album It was a low 4, I guess
Sehr entspannter Sound, mir hat es gefallen.
Geiles easy listening, 4,5 Sterne
this album sounds like a classic to me, maybe because I'm so familiar with it, and maybe because at this point it IS a classic. I remember a moment in the early 2000s maybe when anyone hip had this album on their radar.
Nice vibing with a glass of bourbon in a dark room kind of album. Unlike a lot of albums on this list, at 41 minutes long it didn't overstay its welcome.
No idea about this band at all, but wow this opening track!! The bass on this opener is fantastic! This album is mellow but not boring or depressing. Lots of interesting things happening musically. This is a great album
Moon Safari hani letsti entdeck respektiv 2 tracks gfunde. Sehr gmüetlich und vibig was sie musikalisch vermittled. Moon safari au e sehr verträumte album name :) Super guet zum im hintergrund dezent lah laufe. Ich gseh eus im wohnzimmer hocke vum noah und minere hoffentli neue wohnig a de schauffelberger strass. E pasta mit rahmspinat verdrucke und ‚kelly watch the stars‘ lauft fröhlich im hintergrund. Good times 4 mönd
Yeah I had the privilege to be alive in the time when all this slow, whispery chill-out electronica was popular and people loaded up on Air and Royksopp CDs for their ubercool house parties. It was perfectly nice. It's not got the cutting edge of a Portishead or Massive Attack but it's stood the test of time and I've enjoyed a bit of nostalgie, aujourd'hui. Kelly Watch The Stars is still an all-time favourite, especially the fantastic Moog Cookbook remix. Seek it out and thank me later.
Passive listening while working. Stone organs and keyboard vibes
Such a beautiful and interesting album
セクシーの小僧がずっと前にした。このアルバムは特定な音に聞き手を引きずり込む。とても面白いだよね。
Achei um toquezinho de experimental muito tranquilo. Perfeito pra se ouvir quando você precisa de uma leve dissociação da vida real pq encarar a realidade que vc perdeu uma vaga de emprego por causa de burocracia é ruim demais.
eu gostei! é daft punk mais elegante e chique. bom pra trabalhar calminho organizando arquivo!!
Cool and mellow electronic album. The instrumental songs are better than the songs with vocals. I didn’t like the singer.
Chill album where none of the tracks grab me but, it’s a great vibe to have in the background.
Daytime electronic music, nice for getting going in the morning. I especially liked La Femme d'argent, Sexy Boy (really great song) and Talisman.
Enjoyed this.
Does tail off, but first half of the album is magical!
A good album that's absolutely front loaded with memorable songs, starting with "La Femme D'argent", "Sexy Boy", "All I Need", and "Kelly Watch The Stars" is definitely a way to hook any unsuspecting listener. Then it just settles in for a breezy yet cozy back half.
Moods encased in instrumental genius
Me veo al espejo, creo que una afeitada me ayudaría, voy a pegarme y sonrió, no subí de peso, creo que me recostare y leeré un poco, pero antes, pondré está música. Todo está perfecto y en orden. Afuera está la guerra.
This is one of those albums I listened to and was like yes!! I found something that I never heard of and will probably listen to again. It’s not great by any means, but solid keys, symphonic harmonies with electric tones…. Similar to music I’ve heard before but with a twist. 3.5 is how I feel, 4 is generous and I’m feeling generous. Ce matin-lá is a lovely tune
Quite chill and i agree with what many say about it being 'travel music'. Probably the catalyst for my instrumental obsession as of recent
Solid.
Maybe a 5, either that or the sunrise was beautiful
Hmmm, tricky. Meagre 3 or generous 4? 3.5 really, very much depends if I feel like listening to it…
Never a fan of but a lot of good memory's with this one
Great album.
Pretty groovy start followed by a song I forgot I knew and the same with the third , massive attack and Elo vibes very chill lovely features with Beth hirsch
very good album, love it
It's just so silky
8.5/10
Chilled out stuff man
Highlights: Remember Ce Matin-la
A beautiful and calming album that mixes together genres of electronica and pop.
Chill as fuuuuuck
Easy 4.5 if I could. Loved it
good morning
Very nice album. Heard a lot of these songs without knowing the name of the band. Stand out song - Remember
4.30
Know it well. Great chill album
Highlights: la femme d'argent, Talisman, Ce matin-la. In a nutshell: un voyage spatial fantastique A fantastic space voyage. Sweeping, dreamy, sexy. It is front loaded, but stick with it. You need to hear the full album at least once before you die, because Moon Safari gives you an idea on how electronica evolved in the late 90s (same can be said with fellow French duo Daft Punk). Overall: 8/10
they know what they are doing!! another really enjoyable album from Air, a whole vibe
This band can jam. 4/5
I was hoping this would be as good as the one Air song I know (which isn't on this album) and it really was! Such a nice chilled vibe to it, love it when tackling this list pays off!
Super excellent vibe with this on a road trip. Listened to it a couple times and really enjoyed. Air is great.
Like it - breezy & mellow, elegant
The first track of an album is very important. It sets the mood for the rest of the album and needs to hook the listener in. A bad first song can have a negative impact on the remainder of the album and it can be hard for it to recover. This album seemed to be nearly an example of that. La Femme d’argent is a weak opening track. It’s a seven minute slog that would be too boring for the Weather Channel. As it went on, I feared that the rest of the album was going to be the same thing. Fortunately, that was far from the case. Past the first song, the rest of the album is a great mix of quirky and calm. I especially liked the Beth Hirsch collabs the best. I think I’m starting to like this downtempo form of electronic music. I had Play by Moby generated earlier in the week and I had pretty much the same feelings for this album. Just some smooth electronics focusing more on establishing a vibe than keeping up a beat. Honestly, if it weren’t for the first song, this would be near perfect. Thankfully, this album proved itself more as it went along. Favorite track: All I Need Other hits: Sexy Boy, Remember, Kelly Watch the Stars, You Make It Easy, Ce Matin Là, New Star in the Sky
ticklish i like it
really liked the instrumental songs but the ones with lyrics were just ok
Effortlessly chill and groovy.
This was a great first selection - always loved this album
Easy to enjoy. Fun. I'll definitely listen to his again.