City Reading
Air · 2003
57 min · 19 tracks · electronica
A cinematic soundscape blending ambient electronica with spoken word, evoking a dreamlike narrative experience.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dreamlike narrative experience atmospheric background focus
- Context
- By the time 'City Reading' was released in 2003, Air was already established as a prominent force in the electronica scene following their breakthrough album 'Moon Safari' in 1998. This project marked a departure from traditional song structures, showcasing their experimental approach to sound and storytelling, which they had been developing throughout the early 2000s.
- If you like
- electronica
City Reading is an album by Air, released in 2003. A cinematic soundscape blending ambient electronica with spoken word, evoking a dreamlike narrative experience. The album is significant not only for its innovative blend of music and narration but also for its critical reception; it was praised for pushing the boundaries of what an album could be. 'City Reading' became recognized as a landmark work within the ambient genre, influencing subsequent artists in the field and enhancing Air's reputation as pioneers of cinematic sound. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does City Reading sound like?
A cinematic soundscape blending ambient electronica with spoken word, evoking a dreamlike narrative experience. Rooted in electronica.
What makes City Reading by Air notable?
The album is significant not only for its innovative blend of music and narration but also for its critical reception; it was praised for pushing the boundaries of what an album could be. 'City Reading' became recognized as a landmark work within the ambient genre, influencing subsequent artists in the field and enhancing Air's reputation as pioneers of cinematic sound. By the time 'City Reading' was released in 2003, Air was already established as a prominent force in the electronica scene following their breakthrough album 'Moon Safari' in 1998. This project marked a departure from traditional song structures, showcasing their experimental approach to sound and storytelling, which they had been developing throughout the early 2000s.
Who is City Reading for?
City Reading works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dreamlike narrative experience and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on City Reading?
City Reading has 19 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bird (Bird) Standout 7:20
- 2 La puttana di Closingtown (Prologo per la puttana di Closingtown) 2:40
- 3 La puttana di Closingtown (Se vuoi capire la loro storia) 1:04
- 4 La puttana di Closingtown (Pat Cobhan ride) 4:13
- 5 La puttana di Closingtown (Fanny scivola con le labbra) 2:00
- 6 La puttana di Closingtown (Pat Cobhan alza gli occhi) Standout 1:23
- 7 La puttana di Closingtown (Young) 2:35
- 8 La puttana di Closingtown (’Affanculo) 4:12
- 9 La puttana di Closingtown (Quell’uomo bara, dice) 1:38
- 10 La puttana di Closingtown (Finale) 1:35
- 11 Caccia all’uomo (Prologo) 3:20
- 12 Caccia all’uomo (Il primo giorno) Standout 3:39
- 13 Caccia all’uomo (Il secondo giorno) 4:57
- 14 Caccia all’uomo (Il terzo giorno) 5:34
- 15 Caccia all’uomo (L’urlo) 1:16
- 16 Caccia all’uomo (Mondo sparito) 0:54
- 17 Caccia all’uomo (Il quarto giorno) 4:20
- 18 Caccia all’uomo (Macchie di sangue) 1:12
- 19 Caccia all’uomo (Musica) 3:07
Release Date
January 1, 2003
Artist Origin
France
Runtime
57 min 9 sec
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