Voyager

Released in 2017, Voyager is Pascal Arbez-Nicolas's fourth studio album as Vitalic. It marks a deliberate departure from the aggressive, distorted electro-clash sound of 'OK Cowboy' and the darker 'Rave Age.' Inspired by a desire to create a 'cosmic disco' record, Arbez-Nicolas leaned heavily into analog synthesizers and 1970s/80s influences, specifically citing the work of Giorgio Moroder and the aesthetics of early space exploration. The album features collaborations with artists like David Shaw and The Beat, adding a more traditional song-based structure to his electronic compositions. Critically, the album was praised for its cohesion and its ability to evolve the Vitalic brand without losing its signature rhythmic drive. It stands as his most melodic and accessible work, bridging the gap between underground techno and polished synth-pop, and remains a definitive example of the French 'space-disco' revival of the late 2010s.