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Track Listings
| 1. All Cats Are Grey |
| 2. Planet Caravan - Black Sabbath |
| 3. O' Venezia Venaga Venusia - Nino Rota |
| 4. I Shall Be Released - Band & Bugles of the Light Division/Owen, Band & Bugles of the Light Division/Owen |
| 5. Camille - Georges Delerue |
| 6. Ghosts |
| 7. Old Man's Back Again |
| 8. Come Wander with Me |
| 9. Metal Heart - Cat Power |
| 10. Loving You - Minnie Riperton |
| 11. For the World - Tan Dun |
| 12. Long de La Riviere Tendre - Sebastien Tellier |
| 13. My Autumn's Done Come - Lee Hazlewood |
| 14. P.L.A. - Robert Wyatt |
| 15. Let's Get Lost - Elliott Smith |
| 16. Cousin Jane - The Troggs |
| 17. Musica - Air |
| 18. Ravel: Pavane Pour une Infante Défunte - Cleveland Orchestra |
Product Description
CD W/The Cure/Black Sabbath/Troggs/Japan/Scott Walker
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Ryder
Format:Audio CD
had to write a reply to mr. murphy's review as i feel he has missed the point of the collection. these series of albums and others like them are actually compiled by the named artists, in this case AIR, they are the tracks that made their music what it is. they never claim to be in the same genre and in fact very rarely are. BUT it is very clear to me how alot of these tracks must have influenced the two guys as they were growing up. i would say in conclusion that all these type of compilations are for music lovers who like alot more than one genre and have an open mind. every track on the album is a classic in its own right but if you are after an album that sounds like AIR this ISNT it!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was lucky enough to discover this album as part of the in-flight entertainment on a night flight from New York to London. I can't sleep on flights at the best of times, so this was a gift from God that night. While slowly drifting in and out of a half slumber I discovered Jeff Alexander's "Come Wander With Me" an otherworldly and beautiful piece of music from an old Twilight Zone I later discovered, unbelievable. I was re-introduced to "Ghosts" by Japan, which I've always loved, but this was the perfect setting for David Sylvian's ether like vocals. There is never a wrong time to hear Minnie Ripperton's "Loving You", always tragic and eternally moving. Other highlights include The Cure, Nino Rota and Lee Hazlewood, all wonderful selections, but special mention has to go to the inclusion of "The Old Man's Back Again" by Scott Walker which blew me away and I must have listened to this at least six times over. I have since bought Air - Late Night Tales (and Scott 4 - genius). I can't recommend this enough, without doubt the finest chill-out album I have heard, and a great introduction to some fabulous artists too. Air obviously have an ear for atmospheric and wonderful music and here is the proof.
I can't believe the ridiculous criticisms here of this album, madness.
I can't believe the ridiculous criticisms here of this album, madness.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By N. Hall
Format:Audio CD
Incorrectly, many people think they are buying another album of Air's own compositions. What is key here is that **these are tracks which influence Air's music**. If you were ever lucky enough to hear Air's Essential Mix or the virtually-impossible-to-find Deck Safari compilations (which were the original Essential mix divided and whose track were the inspiration for Moon Safari), you will know where this is headed.
Air have compiled a beautiful mix of widely varied artists. Japan's Ghosts is a little odd and somewhat out of place though wonderful gems such as those by Georges Delerue, Jeff Alexander and Tan Dun (he from the fantastic 'Hero' film score) as well as a melancholy though sublime Lee Hazelwood piece really make a fantastic album.
Overall this is highly recommended and great for chilling to - any time of the day - though it sounds so good on a dark winter night!
Air have compiled a beautiful mix of widely varied artists. Japan's Ghosts is a little odd and somewhat out of place though wonderful gems such as those by Georges Delerue, Jeff Alexander and Tan Dun (he from the fantastic 'Hero' film score) as well as a melancholy though sublime Lee Hazelwood piece really make a fantastic album.
Overall this is highly recommended and great for chilling to - any time of the day - though it sounds so good on a dark winter night!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
calm and plaising
I.D. - ATHENS,GREECE
Air is my best electronica group.In this album french duet it prooves why.Just relax and listen them !
Air is my best electronica group.In this album french duet it prooves why.Just relax and listen them !
Published on 29 Jun 2009 by Kyr I. Kourti
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I was expecting, but still love it
I got this about a month ago based on the previous Air albums, which I really like.
After the first couple of listens I was fairly underwhelmed, probably because it... Read more
After the first couple of listens I was fairly underwhelmed, probably because it... Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2006 by D. Hackett
4.0 out of 5 stars
Just what you need for a late night
I'd read Mixmag's review and believed that this album would be amazing based on their 5 earphones rating. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2006 by Mr. D. L. Green
4.0 out of 5 stars
So cool
I couldn't disagree more with the above comment. This is not an Air album, with Air songs. But it is an album the two guys from Air have put together to show where they got their... Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2006 by Morten Kjær
4.0 out of 5 stars
For catholic tastes
The previous review somewhat misses the point, effectively criticising a compilation for being a compilation - in future look at the tracklisting! Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2006 by N. Wheeler
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very poor
I bought this album believing that it was more of what I've enjoyed from Air in their previous outings. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2006 by Michael Murphy
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