Air, Talkie Walkie.

Air, Talkie Walkie.
8.0

Before I say anything else, I have to say this: Opener "Venus" is one of the most chillingly beautiful songs I've ever heard. There's just something so lavish and languishing about it. It's really, truly gorgeous. If nothing else, go download it.

The album as a whole? It's good. It's a slow-burner, I think. It definitely has the "chill" aspects of Moon Safari, but it's a little more varied and enthusiastic. It's not quite to Pocket Symphony, but it's clearly on its way. The thing is, I honestly can't tell if this is my favorite Air album or not. I suspect that it might be if I spend a little bit more time with it, but as it stands, it's a little underwhelming. I definitely recommend it though; if nothing else, it's a solid, calm album, for those solid, calm days that I'm assuming other people have.

Next week we finally dip our toes into music that isn't made by Air. Who's poppin' that cherry? Albert Hammond, Jr., that's who.