Air - Moon Safari
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Air Moon Safari
Virgin
Air\'s first, and possibly best album, is a down-tempo musical treat. Definitely one to be played on a summer\'s day as you drive along a country road in a classic convertible… Don\'t deny yourself the pleasure of singing along to electro-pop hit singles like, \'Sexy Boy\' and \'Kelly Watch The Stars\' with the wind in your hair -
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MC Solaar - Qui Seme Le Vent Recolte Le Tempo
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mc solaar Qui Seme Le Vent Recolte Le Tempo
Polydor
MC Solaar is living proof that quality hip-hop can exist outside the UK and the US. We may not understand what he\'s saying but, damn… he sounds good.
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Miss Kittin - I Com
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Miss Kittin Icom
Novamute
Miss Kittin is scary. But she does make some great music. I Com is her first solo album, having previously worked alongside the Hacker. Considering this her first proper stab at production, this is impressive work. Electro is the main ingredient in this assortment of musical fair, but there are also flashes of house, punk and techno, as well as some more down-tempo tracks with crazy nonsensical lyrics… interesting stuff.
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Sebastien Tellier - Politics
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sebastian tellier politics
Lucky Number
Unless you were marooned on a deserted island last summer, you will know doubt be familiar with Sebastian Tellier\'s serenely beautiful, indie-pop song, \'La Ritournelle\'. Thanks to its soaring piano riff and Sebastian\'s stunning falsetto, the track made it onto almost every summer chill-out CD going, but don\'t be fooled into thinking this guy is a one trick pony. His album, \'Politics\' is full of a weird and wonderful mix of folk- and \'60s-influenced pop and, as long as you\'re not expecting the rest of it to sound like \'La Ritournelle\', it\'s well worth spending your hard-earned pennies on.
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St Germain - Tourist
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St Germain Tourist
Blue Note
St Germain\'s critcally acclaimed follow-up to his 1995 debut \'Boulevard\' is one of the best electronic-jazz fusion albums available to man. The infectious beats weave easily between intermediate bursts of deep house, gospel and blues – perfect for lazy days spent by the pool sipping sangria.
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Benjamin Diamond - Out of Myself
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benjamin diamond out of myself
!K7
Better known as the voice of Stardust\'s 1998 mega-hit \'Music Sounds Better With You\', Benjamin Diamond\'s solo album is very different fair indeed. Although \'Out of Myself\' certainly isn\'t anything groundbreaking, it\'s an overlooked gem all the same. Every track is effervescent, uplifting and wonderfully addictive, fusing pop, rock and electronica in one easy breath.
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Cassius - Au Reve
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cassius au reve
Virgin
This is the kind of album that you can instantly fall in love with. Like a good book, this CD will keep you on your toes. Each track is like a brand-new chapter that has its own unique sound and feel, transporting you on a journey that encompasses everything from chilled-out house, to exhilarating funk-rock. Highly recommended.
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Daft Punk - Homework
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daft punk homework
Virgin
Having taken the name \'Daft Punk\' from a review of one of their early tracks, you can imagine what lies in store for any would-be listener of this French duo\'s work. Their debut album, \'Homework\' was one of the most hyped productions of the 90s and continues to rank highly in every dance music aficionado\'s top 10 to this day.
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Jean Claude Vannier -L\'enfant Assassin Des Mouches
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jean claude vannier
Finders Keepers
Although Jean-Claude Vannier was responsible for arranging the strings on Serge Gainsbourg\'s most inspiring album, \'Histoire De Melody Nelson\', his solo work has become somewhat over looked in the wider world. \'L\'Enfant Assassin Des Mouches\' is a concept album like no other; a soundtrack created for an imaginary film called \'Child Fly-Killer\'. If you want to experience a unique musical voyage, encountering jazz, hip-hop, orchestral, funk and experimental rock along the way, this is the record for you.
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Jean-Michel Jarre - Equinoxe
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jean michel jarre equinoxe
Dreyfus
Forget everything you think you know about Jean-Michel Jarre. Just listen to this one album and appreciate the man for what he was back in the day. A pioneer. Expect towering soundscapes, plenty of synthesisers and heaps of emotion.
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Kid Loco - A Grand Love Story
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kid loco a grand love story
Yellow
If there was ever an album that could encapsulate the feeling of happiness - this is it. Not many people have heard of Kid Loco, but it only takes one play of \'A Grand Love Story\' to ensure that any newcomers become instantly hooked. Its mellow, laid-back sound is perfect for seeing you through the wee small hours.
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Laurent Garnier - Unreasonable Behaviour
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laurent garnier the man with the red face
F-Comm
Brilliant in every sense of the word, this is one of the finest techno albums ever produced. From the inspired saxaphone solo on \'The Man With The Red Face\' to the filthy, old-school analogue beats of \'Sounds From The Big Babou\', this album is a must for anyone even remotely interested in the electronic music scene. A classic.
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Marathon Men - Blessings
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marathon men blessings
Chillifunk
This album is brilliant. It\'s eclectic, witty, moving, fun and most importantly it holds your attention completely throughout. Each track takes on a different genre of music and yet sounds equally proficient. From house to hip-hop, it\'s all in here – a brilliant introduction to this pair of potty Parisian newcomers.
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Serge Gainsbourg - Initials SG
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Initials Sg Serge Gainsbourg
Island
We couldn\'t possibly have a gallery of fantastic French albums without including the great Serge Gainsbourg, and this collection of songs is a wonderful introduction to the man who brought \'Je T\'aime\' to our shores…
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Etienne De Crecy - Super Discount
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Ettiene De Crecy Super Discount
Different
Released in 1997, \'Super Discount\' remains one of the best dance music compilation albums of all time. Compiled and mixed by Etienne De Crecy, his aim was to create a soundscape of the Parisian music scene. The album includes tracks from some of France\'s most influential artists like Alex Gopher and Air and includes some fabulous tracks from the man himself. This is an indispensable guide to the sound of La France in the \'90s,
buy it now and while you\'re at it buy the equally brilliant follow-up \'
Super Discount 2\'
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