Pocket Symphony
by Air
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 36
  3. Negative: 2 out of 36
  1. Stylus Magazine
    33
    This is the band’s most listless, amelodic effort to date.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    20
    'Pocket Symphony' sure does drift over you like a duvet of mood-stabilising drugs.

Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Most Discussed Album of 2007
66
#66 Most Shared Album of 2007

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 50
  3. Negative: 3 out of 50
  1. Nbktginger
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    In my opinion this is the Air album which remains the most "current" 15 years after. As a good symphony, there is something completely out ofIn my opinion this is the Air album which remains the most "current" 15 years after. As a good symphony, there is something completely out of time in this album. Space Maker is a magic opening and prepares us for the record. Once Upon a Time and One Hell of a party are fine, introducing us to new instruments in Air music. For me however, the 4 following titles make the album come into an other dimension : Napalm Love, Mayfair Song, Left Bank and Photograph are just incredible for your ears. The remaining 5 titles are fine, with a plus plus for "Lost Message" and the "somewhere between waking and sleeping". It is an absolute 9, as an overall magic wedding between melancholy, clinical arrangements and pure sound quality. Why not 10 : in my mind this album is missing a typical "hit" to be complete, "Mer du Japon" falling a bit short in my view. This is a great album, and our ears would be so thankful if Air could release soon an other album of this quality. Note : this album is to be heard with a very good sound system or good headphones to take the upmost of it.… Full Review »
  2. RyanC
    Apr 25, 2009
    10
    Atmospheric, ethereal, and dreamy, Pocket Symphony makes up for its lack of pop appeal by perfecting the sound that Air is so famous for.
  3. Earth74
    Oct 6, 2008
    10
    The thing that I like so much about AIR is that they are creative and quite 'subliminal'. Pocket Symphony is something that will The thing that I like so much about AIR is that they are creative and quite 'subliminal'. Pocket Symphony is something that will grow on you... it communicates in a sub-conscious level. Quite intense experience for me.… Full Review »
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