Air
Sexy Boy EP
[Source/Caroline]
Rating: 7.6
When you think about it, Air are not really unlikely superstars. With
good electronic music just finally starting to break the mainstream and
the popularity of the dance music scene in France, these guys are destined
for at least fifteen minutes of fame.
Air just unleashed the critically- acclaimed Moon Safari on
Source Records, a French electronic label distributed in the states by
Caroline Records which also handles Astralwerks. Their video for "Sexy
Boy" has made waves on MTV, and now they're presenting it in the lovable
Remix EP format.
The most notable cut of the five is Beck's "Sex Kino Mix," which adds
a retro, psychedelic, experimental vibe to the track's already incredible
French-ness. It also opens with someone eating chips over the reverb-
drenched moog and Casio-esque drum track. Another interesting piece is
the beautiful "Jeanne" on which legendary French vocalist Francoise Hardy
sings over lush atmospherics and acoustic guitar.
For a five- track EP, there's plenty of worthwhile material. And you
can never have too much of a good thing.
-Ryan Schreiber