The classic debut of Air – one of the fresher avant pop albums of the late 90s to say the least, and one of the best since then, too! Perhaps the greatest achievement here is how they deftly layer such broad influences of the preceding few decades – from soaring string film schools, to nascent electronic pop, to fusiony jazz keyboards and much in between and beyond – into a wholly original vibe all Air's own that's as breezy today as it was at the end of the 90s. Includes "La Femme D'Argent", the standout classic "Sexy Boy", "All I Need", "Kelly Watch The Stars", "Talisman". "Remember", "You Make It Easy", "Ce Matin La", "New Star In The Sky" and "Le Voyage De Penelope". (Rock, New Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album

Remixes by David Morales and DJ Funk. (House Music, New Grooves) 12-inch, Vinyl record

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A rare solo album from Tracey Thorn of Everything But The Girl – the first one we've seen since her way underappreciated Distant Shore from way back in the early 80s – and an effortless blend of soulful electronic pop and more fragile, string-enhanced tunes! We can't think of any other voice that can balance folksy, pretty little numbers with laidback club soul in the span of a minute or so, and it's all the better for the memorable hooks and tunefulness of the whole thing. Welcome back, Tracey! Stick around for a while! Titles include "Here It Comes Again", "A-Z", "It's All True", Arthur Russell's "Get Around To It", "Hands To The Ceiling", "Easy", "Falling Off A Log", "Nowhere Near", "Grand Canyon", "By Piccadilly Station I Sat Down And Wept" and "Raise The Roof". (Rock, New Grooves) CD

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A smooth set of soulful grooves – all very much in the Naked Music tradition (sensual sound, packaged in a cartoony cover with a naked girl – you know the deal!) Miguel Migs blends a range of current tracks that span the groove between house and soul – all quite pleasant, and sliding together with ease. Titles include "Highly Strung" by Headstock, "Happiness is Free" by Onda, "Endless Bow (Jimpster rmx)" by Hajime Yoshizawa, "Release" by Mindflight, "Atmospheric Beats (orig ext)" by Kerri Chandler, "The Dream (deep dreamer dub)" by Fusion Groove Orchestra & Simon Green, and "Tango Sed (Ron Trent drum mix)" by Batidos. CD

A baker's dozen of tracks from Ernest Saint Laurent, Phoenix, Oomiaq, Scenario Rock, Cosmo Vitelli, Riff HiFi, P.Jack, Rob, Bertrand Burgalat, ZFO, Bosco, Mellow, Sebastien Tellier. CD

A dozen tracks from Metrodub, Hexx, Le Pimp, Bionic, Beat Pharmacy, Simply Jeff, Central, Shiverhead, Wide, DJ Donovan, Atnarko Bear, and Agent Babylon. CD

The second volume of tracks in Naked Music's great Carte Blanche series – and every bit as soulful as the first! Tracks include "True Love" by Aqua Note, "Goddess" by Wai Wan, "Good Morning" by Fred Everything, "Silver Surfer" by Cpen, "Feel Alright (Crazy Penis snacks mix)" by Problem Kids, "Afternoon At Rossi's" by Les Gammas, "Flight" by Sidewinder, "Flute Salad" by Sven Van Hees, "Voodoo Sun" by Universal Principles, and "Sunday 17th" by Oscar. CD