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'10,000 Hz Legend' is the captivating third studio album by French music duo Air, released in the United States on May 29, 2001, by Astralwerks. This album features longer tracks with a more electronic vibe compared to their previous works. The duo explores new sounds and collaborates with artists like Beck and suGar Yoshinaga of Buffalo Daughter, enriching their musical journey. The album cover, created by Ito Morabito, beautifully showcases Monument Valley. While they became part of the late-'90s electronica wave largely due to the labels they worked with, their unique sound offers a relaxing twist on the classic disco, echoing influences from synthesizer pioneers like Tomita, Jean-Michel Jarre, Vangelis, as well as non-spiky new wave and hidden gems from Italian film soundtracks. Exciting reissues on heavyweight vinyl, remastered with original artwork, will soon be available from Rhino, celebrating their innovative artistry.

Rather than thinking of10 000 Hz Legendas weirder than most Air albums, perhaps we should be considering the possibility that Air just flat-out make weird albums that often resemble something like10 000 Hz Legend. Its who they are, as much as its possible to define who Air actually are, and if that seems confusing, well: This music was never meant to be chewed over as much as its meant to be simply experienced. - Larry Fitzmaurice, Stereogram

LP 1 - Side A:
1. Electronic Performer
2. How Does It Make You Feel?
3. Radio #1
LP 1 - Side B:
1. The Vagabond
2. Radian
3. Lucky And Unhappy

LP 2 - Side C:
1. Sex Born Poison
2. People In The City
3. Wonder Milky Bitch
LP 2 - Side D:
1. Don't Be Light
2. Caramel Prisoner