Images – The Best of Jean Michel Jarre
Jean-Michel Jarre · 1991
72 min · 20 tracks · ambient
A vibrant tapestry of electronic textures and melodic explorations capturing the essence of early ambient music.
Why this album works
'Images' solidified Jarre's influence on the ambient and electronic music scenes, achieving commercial success by reaching high positions on various international charts. The compilation was crucial in introducing his music to new audiences, contributing to the growing global interest in electronic genres during the early '90s. Its release coincided with significant technological advancements in music production, further establishing Jarre's legacy as an innovator.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks vibrant soundscapes dynamic journey through textures
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Images' serves as a compilation that showcases Jean-Michel Jarre's expansive work from the late 1970s through the 1980s. This collection comes after his commercially successful album 'Revolutions' (1988) and highlights his evolution as a pioneer in electronic music. By this point, Jarre had established himself as a leading figure in the genre, known for his innovative performances and groundbreaking use of synthesizers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roland Kayn· Boards of Canada· Deep Forest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oxygène, Part 4 Standout 3:09
- 2 Équinoxe, Part 5 Standout 3:21
- 3 Les Chants magnétiques / Magnetic Fields, Part 2 Standout 3:57
- 4 Oxygène, Part 2 3:11
- 5 Computer Weekend 3:34
- 6 Équinoxe, Part 4 3:12
- 7 Ethnicolor 1 3:41
- 8 L'orchestre sous la pluie / Band in the Rain 1:26
- 9 Orient Express 3:19
- 10 Calypso 1 3:05
- 11 Calypso 3 (Fin de siècle) 3:42
- 12 Fourth Rendez-vous 3:22
- 13 Moon Machine 3:00
- 14 Eldorado 3:39
- 15 Globe Trotter 3:29
- 16 Wooloomooloo 3:16
- 17 Blah-Blah Cafe 3:26
- 18 London Kid 3:47
- 19 Zoolookologie 3:47
- 20 Second Rendez-vous 8:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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