French duo Air returns to their iconic masterpiece with the reissue of "The Virgin Suicides Redux," celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original soundtrack to Sofia Coppola's directorial debut. This version offers listeners a completely new analog mix that reveals familiar compositions with incredible depth, creating an even more emotional and immersive experience. Originally written for the 1999 film, the score continues to captivate generations of fans with its dreamy melancholy and ambiance of American adolescence in the late '90s.
The original album "The Virgin Suicides," released on February 23, 2000, on Virgin Records, quickly became a cult classic. The soundtrack was nominated for "Best Original Soundtrack" at the 2001 Brit Awards, and its influence has been recognized by leading music publications. Thus, the French publication Rolling Stone included the album in its list of "The 100 Most Essential French Rock Albums" (49th place), and NME recognized it as one of the greatest soundtracks of all time (11th place). In 2019, Pitchfork placed the album at number 4 on its list of "The 50 Best Film Soundtracks of All Time."
"The Virgin Suicides Redux" is not just a reissue, but a true immersion into the unique world of Air: soft synthesizers, intimate melodies, and minimalist rhythms create a feeling of both nostalgia and freshness. This soundtrack is perfect for a quiet evening alone or for reliving the magic of Sofia Coppola's iconic film. The new analog processing brings every note to life, adding an emotional richness that was missing from the original mix.
The "Redux" reissue is the perfect way to rediscover or experience for the first time the magic of Air, where each composition comes alive, telling its own story of youth, love, and tragedy.
Tracklist:
- A1 Playground Love – 3:32 (Saxophone: Hugo Ferran, Vocals, Drums: Gordon Tracks)
- A2 Clouds Up – 1:30
- A3 Bathroom Girl – 2:26
- A4 Cemetary Party – 2:36
- A5 Dark Messages – 2:29
- A6 The Word 'Hurricane' – 2:31
- A7 Dirty Trip – 6:14
- B1 Highschool Lover (Theme From The Virgin Suicides) – 2:40
- B2 Afternoon Sister – 2:24
- B3 Ghost Song – 1:58
- B4 Empty House – 2:57
- B5 Dead Bodies – 2:59
- B6 Suicide Underground – 5:54
