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All Along Air
Rock · 2002 · 13 tracks · 57m

All Along Air

AIR

A compilation showcasing Japanese alternative rock artist AIR's signature guitar-driven anthems, blending melodic hooks with socially and politically charged lyrics and a defiant spirit.

January 15, 2002 · Knitting Factory Records

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This album is a potent distillation of Japanese alternative rock, delivering a powerful blend of melodic urgency and raw, defiant energy. It's the sound of a voice unafraid to tackle complex social and political themes, wrapped in guitar-driven anthems that resonate with both introspection and a call to action. Perfect for those moments when you need music that's both thought-provoking and viscerally engaging, a soundtrack for navigating the complexities of the modern world with a determined spirit.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks · 57m
01
24 Years Old
4:23
02
Me, We See All 2
3:10
03
Honey Cow
4:20
04
Somehow
6:06
05
Many Destiny's
3:58
06
I'm Sleepy
3:18
07
Put Your Hands Up
3:51
08
Don't Abuse Me
3:25
09
6453
4:37
10
Here for Sure
5:15
11
To Find the Color of Summer
3:45
12
Yawn
3:30
13
I Love Chopin
8:00
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive guitar riff that kicks off an early track, immediately establishing the album's raw, anthemic energy.
The moment in a mid-album track where the vocals shift from a contemplative murmur to a powerful, belting chorus, perfectly encapsulating a defiant resolve.
The intricate interplay between bass and drums in a driving track, providing a propulsive, almost hypnotic rhythm beneath a soaring guitar solo.
A sudden, sparse bridge in a later song, featuring only a lone, distorted vocal line and a shimmering guitar arpeggio, before crashing back into a full-band assault.

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