In this episode we revisit Moon Safari, the dreamy 1998 debut from French electronic duo Air. Sparked by a long-time obsession with the hypnotic opener La Femme d’Argent, the group explores the album’s lush synths, downtempo grooves, and iconic late-night vibe. Is Moon Safari a defining chill-out classic that shaped the sound and mood of late-90s electronic music—or is it closer to what we jokingly call “sonic wallpaper”? With strong opinions, mixed scores, and plenty of discussion about vocoders, atmosphere, and influence, we take a fresh listen to one of the era’s most stylish electronic records.
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