Talkie Walkie

Air | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: January 26, 2004
• Release Date: April 1, 2004
• Label: CAROLINE ASTRALWERKS - CAT
• Copyright: (C) 2004 Source, a division of EMI Music France This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2004 EMI Records Ltd
• Total Length: 43:19
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• ASIN: B000TDIE6A
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (175 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,163 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Journey into the Sublime., August 19, 2004

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The Groove (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Talkie Walkie (Audio CD)

Once in a while, you'll come across a certain special album, and the one word that best describes it is "pretty." That's certainly an appropriate adjective for Air's "Talkie Walkie," which has some breathtakingly elegant moments. The French duo creates dreamy landscapes of mellow pop with acoustic and electronic touches. "Cherry Blossom Girl" soars kite-high with a catchy chorus and strong melody, while the dark and mysterious "Run" has interesting horror-show synths and hypnotic spoken vocals. The latter song could very well be my favorite on the album. "Mike Mills" and "Surfing on a Rocket" are just as good and noteworthy. To peg "Talkie Walkie" as mere chillout fare would do both this album and Air injustice. It's strong enough to be considered one of the best albums I've heard this year.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oooooo La, la...., September 16, 2006

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Moosic Fever (South Jordan, Utah United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Talkie Walkie (Audio CD)

I can't help it, I LOVE Air. I know there is a giant movement out there and the majority of Air lovers prefer Moon Safari, but I disagree. I think Talkie Walkie is far more refined. It's smoother, and it hits your touchy feely places. It's also more consistent throughout than Moon Safari and has much better flow. I think I can get around the cheesy lyrics by brushing it off as Frenchies with a language barrier thing. The music speaks for itself and I've never played a song more times than Universal Traveler. This album is a MUST have for anyone.

38 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Talkie the Walkie, April 4, 2004

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E. A Solinas "ea_solinas" (MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Talkie Walkie (Audio CD)

French duo Air returns to top form with the excellent "Talkie Walkie," a charming collection of cool, soft electropop. Air fans won't be disappointed by the combination of the strong points of past releases. It sounds fresh and new, but not TOO new. Air stays connected to what it's done in the past.

"Talkie Walkie" is a solid collection of pop (the haunting "Run" and beautiful "Cherry Blossom Girl"), quiet psychedelica (catchy, futuristic-sounding "Surfing on a Rocket") and beautiful instrumentals (the acoustic-based "Mike Mills"). It's cool and quietly sweeps across your senses, like sitting on the beach and letting the waves run over your feet.

Don't expect the second chapter of "Moon Safari." The latest Air release has a more experimental sound, as if they're trying to make everything balance out. And their attempt is pretty much successful. The dreamy, slightly vulnerable songwriting blends perfectly with a mix of acoustic and electronic music.

At times, "Talkie Walkie" sags slightly with a riff that doesn't belong or a song that could have been shorter. Most of the time, though, it boasts some pretty impressive instruments -- piano, strings, electric drums, bells and smooth soundscapes. Lyrics are simple, especially in the sweet love song "Venus" ("If you walk in the sun/I will be your shadow").

Smooth, cool and otherworldly, "Talkie Walkie" is a beautifully-made release by a talented band. This elegant album is a must-have for music fans.