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Premiers Symptomes [Best of]

Air Audio CD
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1. Modular Mix
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5. Le Soleil Est Pres De Moi
6. Californie
7. Brakes On

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Air's European-label five-song EP, Premiers Symptomes, may have been a collection of early singles, but when it first came out in 1997 it felt all of a piece. Deploying an array of vintage mid-century instruments (Fender Rhodes, Minimoog, Clavinet), as well as a tuba, Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoit Dunckel created a cloistered, lulling sound world that was entirely their own (although, think The Percy Faith Orchestra Covers Brian Eno's Music for Airports and you get the basic idea). By contrast, the recent rerelease of Premiers, with two bonus tracks, sounds like exactly what it is: a collection of early singles. It's not that newcomers "Californie" and "Brakes On" are unworthy, just that their overt funk shatters the tranquil atmosphere this French duo so painstakingly establish elsewhere. Most electronica fans are usually more than happy to bump 'n' grind, but when they're in the mood to play Premiers Symptomes, all they want--all they need--is the Air that they breathe. --Jeff Salamon

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Japanese edition of mini album featuring the hit French electronica duo's rare early tracks recorded for the 'Sourcelab 1' compilation, plus their debut single for MoWax & some cuts recorded in 1996. Also contains two bonus tracks, two mixes of 'Le Soleil Est Pres De Moi' (Money Mark Remix & Buffalo Daughter Remix). Nine tracks total. Standard jewelcase. 1999 release.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Symptomes of air Mar 22 2007
By E. A Solinas HALL OF FAME TOP 10 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
Since "Premiers Symptomes" means "first symptoms," it's appropriate that it's the name of Air's collection of early singles. This French duo created a warm sweep of electronica that sounded like a complete , which is only marred by two funky, rather awkward songs pasted on to the end.

"Modular Mix" kicks it off -- a dreamy song that sounds like the soundtrack for an underwater movie. "Casanova 70" and the languid "Les Professionals" add a lounge-y sound. And "J'Ai Dormi Sous L'Eau" and "Le Soleil Est Près de Moi" are sweet and slow , almost like a pair of trip-hop lullabies.

The rerelease of "Premiers Symptomes" was given a bonus -- two new tracks, "Californie" and "Brakes On." Well, they're a mixed blessing. They're actually very fun songs -- funky, dancey and "Californie" has a stretch of ethereal electronica halfway after about a minute. But they just don't quite mesh with the early work.

"Premiers Symptomes" was compiled of singles released before the hit "Moon Safari," and so it has something of the same dreamy feeling. It's only a half hour long, but it's worth it to get the the romantic blend of ambient, trip-hop, funk and a hint of 60s psychedelic pop -- in a word, sensual chillout music!

Songs like "Modular Mix" have layers upon layers of shimmering keyboard. But "Casanova 70" and "J'ai Dormi Sous L'Eau" favor a more jazzy sound, with synthesized horns behind some twittery synths, while the spacey beats of "Les Professionals" sounds like a rainy morning near an alien city. Beside all these smooth sounds, the brash, bass-heavy extra songs sound harsh to the ear.

"Premiers Symptomes" is a must-have for Air fans (newbies had better start with something else), although the last two tracks aren't quite in sync with the first five. A beautiful experience, smooth and soft and sensual.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Mar 13 2007
Format:Audio CD
Where was this CD hiding all this time? I don't know why I didn't pick up this EP earlier - this disc brought me right back to the good old 'Moon Safari' days. I picked this one up alongside their latest album, 'Pocket Symphony.' I find myself drawn much more to Premiers Symptomes than I do their newest release. Each and every track here is inventive, fresh, and soothing. Highlights for me are 'Modular Mix' and 'J'ai Dormi Sous L'eau.' A must-have for a chill night with the lights dimmed at a tucked-away retro lounge.
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I love the first 4 songs and last song. 5 and 6 aren't that good, though. The last song doesn't sound like Air at all but still good. If you are an Air fan, buy this cd.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Got "Talkie Walkie" and "Moon Safari" already?
Good. Then get this next. Premiers Symptomes is a must-have time capsule of a duo before Moon Safari put them on the map. Read more
Published on Mar 5 2004 by 471
4.0 out of 5 stars THE album to lay your lady down to..
Upon the release of "Moon Safari" Air managed to avoid the typical stereotypes of their genre by redefining the requirements and, in essence, establishing themselves as a... Read more
Published on Feb 1 2004 by JDB
3.0 out of 5 stars weakest of Airs releases, yet still good
A good collection of groove oriented jams. This is not psychedelic, Nor groundbreaking. The songs tend to get reapetetive in terms of the bass playing and theres nothing that... Read more
Published on Jan 2 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars Bliss
From start to finish, this early Air release will not disappoint. Soothing, hypnotic, downtempo, and funk is how I would describe this CD.
Published on Dec 10 2003 by D. Camerer
4.0 out of 5 stars Well ahead of its time
When you consider that five of the seven songs on this album were originally recorded in 1997, you can forget about everything else. These guys were clearly ahead of their time! Read more
Published on Oct 31 2003 by Manny Hernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars Your Next Purchase after you've finshed with "Moon safari"
Having delighted & surprised everyone with their debut album "Moon Safari".....'Air' capitalize on the success of their most highly fondly loved album (that far outshone... Read more
Published on Oct 30 2003 by fetish_2000
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