Having gathered astonishing critical acclaim for their popular moog-centric debut 'Moon Safari', not to mention the 'Premieres Symptones' collection, much was expected from the French duo's second album proper. Almost inevitably, the album disappointed many critics hungry for more of 'Moon ... Read review
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10,000hz Legend - Air
French duo, Jean-Benoit Dunckel and Nicholas Godin's 1998 debut was a glorious
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anachronism. An analogue bubblebath of synths, saxophones, xylophones, fuzzy guitars and all manner of louche melodies it managed to be both original and utterly retro. 10,0...
10,000hz Legend -
French duo, Jean-Benoit Dunckel and Nicholas Godin's 1998 debut was a glorious
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anachronism. An analogue bubblebath of synths, saxophones, xylophones, fuzzy guitars and all manner of louche melodies it managed to be both original and utterly retro.10,00...
10^000HZ LEGEND
Air: Nicolas Godin, JB Dunckel.Additional personnel includes: Beck (vocals, harmonica,
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keyboards); Justin Meldal-Johnsen (vocals, bass); Sugar, Yumiko, Lisa Papineau, Jean Croc, Corky Hale, Jason Falkner, Ken Andrews, Barbara Cohen (vocals); Julia Sarr...
Advantages: An under-rated gem, brimming with lush sounds Disadvantages: Accusations of pretentiousness are not wholly unfounded
Having gathered astonishing critical acclaim for their popular moog-centric debut 'Moon Safari', not to mention the 'Premieres Symptones' collection, much was expected from the French duo's second album proper. Almost inevitably, the album disappointed many critics hungry for more of 'Moon Safari''s ambient craft and it was quickly dismissed as over-blown and pretentious by many. However, although there are moments of cringeing Pink Floyd mimicry, ... ...make this album a future forgotten classic. Opener 'Electronic Performers' sets the pace with its orgasmic washes of sound and simple melodic phrases before descending into minimalist beats and computer voices, ending with sweet piano chords that bear the closest relation to 'Moon Safari'. 'How Does It Make You Feel' is equally contrasting, a vocodered lament to a frustrated lover that possesses the most unexpectedly gorgeous chorus and vocal harmonies ...
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