Released 10 years ago
Twentyears
Air · 2016
133 min · 31 tracks · electronica
A lush tapestry of ambient textures and dreamy melodies, capturing the essence of Air's signature sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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La Femme d’argent Start here — This track exemplifies Air's ability to blend cinematic soundscapes with intricate rhythms, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Cherry Blossom Girl — A hallmark of Air's melodic prowess, this song showcases their unique knack for fusing pop sensibilities with ambient textures.
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Playground Love — Featured prominently in Sofia Coppola's film 'Lost in Translation,' this track encapsulates the dreamy aesthetic that defines much of Air's work.
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Sexy Boy — With its catchy hook and playful lyrics, this track became one of Air's defining hits, embodying the spirit of 90s French electronica.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy soundscapes for daydreaming
- wave-like pacing for introspection
- dynamic exploration of emotions
- for late-night listening
- ideal for relaxed weekend vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek immediate, punchy gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Reintroduced Air's music to a new generation, celebrating their two-decade career.
- Career context
- Released in 2016, Twentyears marks a retrospective compilation celebrating the 20th anniversary of Air's debut album, Moon Safari. By this point in their career, the French duo had evolved significantly since their breakthrough, exploring varied musical landscapes while maintaining their ethereal sound. This release reflects on their journey through a curated selection of tracks that highlight key moments in their discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Zero 7· Moby· Boards of Canada
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 La Femme d’argent Start here 7:11
- 2 Cherry Blossom Girl 3:40
- 3 Kelly Watch the Stars 3:45
- 4 Playground Love 3:31
- 5 Sexy Boy 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 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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