Jean-Michel Jarre’s Oxygène turns 50
Some records capture the spirit of their time, while others seem to reach beyond it, opening a door to sounds and possibilities that listeners have never quite encountered before. Jean-Michel Jarre’s Oxygène belongs to the latter category. First released in France in 1976 before reaching international audiences in 1977, the album helped bring electronic music into the global spotlight, turning synthesizers and experimental sound design into the foundations of a […]