Twentyears
Air · 2016
133 min · 31 tracks · electronica
A dreamy blend of lush synths and airy melodies that encapsulate Air's signature sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dreamy soundscapes for daydreaming wave-like pacing for introspection dynamic exploration of emotions
- Context
- By the time 'Twentyears' was released in 2016, Air had already established themselves as pioneers of the French electronic scene with a discography spanning two decades. This album serves as a retrospective celebration of their influential career, following their previous studio album 'Le Voyage dans la Lune' from 2012, and showcases both classic hits and unreleased tracks.
- If you like
- electronica
Twentyears is an album by Air, released in 2016. A dreamy blend of lush synths and airy melodies that encapsulate Air's signature sound. The album is notable for commemorating Air's twenty years in music, featuring beloved tracks like 'Sexy Boy' and 'Playground Love' alongside rare recordings. It received positive critical acclaim, highlighting the duo's lasting impact on the ambient and electronica genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Twentyears sound like?
A dreamy blend of lush synths and airy melodies that encapsulate Air's signature sound. Rooted in electronica.
What makes Twentyears by Air notable?
The album is notable for commemorating Air's twenty years in music, featuring beloved tracks like 'Sexy Boy' and 'Playground Love' alongside rare recordings. It received positive critical acclaim, highlighting the duo's lasting impact on the ambient and electronica genres. By the time 'Twentyears' was released in 2016, Air had already established themselves as pioneers of the French electronic scene with a discography spanning two decades. This album serves as a retrospective celebration of their influential career, following their previous studio album 'Le Voyage dans la Lune' from 2012, and showcases both classic hits and unreleased tracks.
Who is Twentyears for?
Twentyears works well if you're into dreamy soundscapes for daydreaming, wave-like pacing for introspection and dynamic exploration of emotions.
How many songs are on Twentyears?
Twentyears has 31 tracks, running approximately 133 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 La Femme d’argent 7:11
- 2 Cherry Blossom Girl 3:40
- 3 Kelly Watch the Stars 3:45
- 4 Playground Love Standout 3:31
- 5 Sexy Boy Standout 4:58
- 6 Venus 4:04
- 7 All I Need 4:28
- 8 Alpha Beta Gaga (single edit) 3:02
- 9 Moon Fever 3:34
- 10 Don’t Be Light 6:18
- 11 How Does It Make You Feel 4:39
- 12 Once Upon a Time 5:02
- 13 Alone in Kyoto Standout 4:49
- 14 Talisman 4:16
- 15 Run 4:14
- 16 Le soleil est près de moi 4:52
- 17 Land Me 4:35
Disc 2
- 1 Planet Vega 5:23
- 2 Flowerhead 5:38
- 3 Crickets 3:32
- 4 The Duelist 4:40
- 5 High Point 4:03
- 6 Au fond du rêve doré 2:01
- 7 Danger Zone 3:58
- 8 Indian Summer 6:03
- 9 The Way You Look Tonight 3:48
- 10 Roger Song 2:45
- 11 J’ai dormi sous l’eau (BBC session 1998) 4:11
- 12 Remember (David Whitaker version) 2:24
- 13 Trente millions d’amis (live KCRW 98) 4:35
- 14 Adis Abebah 2:55
Release Date
January 1, 2016
Artist Origin
France
Runtime
133 min 8 sec
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