- Audio CD (4 Sep 2006)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: ATLANTIC
- ASIN: B000H309E2
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 107,824 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. 5:55 |
| 2. Af607105 |
| 3. The Operation |
| 4. Tel Que Tu Es |
| 5. The Songs That We Sing |
| 6. Beauty Mark |
| 7. Little Monsters |
| 8. Jamais |
| 9. Night-Time Intermission |
| 10. Everything I Cannot See |
| 11. Morning Song |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Even without Charlotte Gainsbourg's musical heritage, the prospect of an album written and performed by Air, with lyrics by Jarvis Cocker (ex-Pulp) and Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy) would be enough to entice most sensible music fans. But as a combination, 5.55 is far better than probably even the participants imagined it would be. The combination of Air's trademark glide complements Gainsbourg's voice (which is less singing and more melodic, breathy recitation), to the point where, had the lyrical input been less than stellar, this could easily have sent the listener to sleep. Instead, the emotional detachment in Gainsbourg's delivery acts as a foil to the passion presented in the lyrics. For their part, Cocker and Hannon excel with their trademark darkly humourous input- the passenger on a doomed flight in "AF407105", the surgery/seduction metaphor in "The Operation", or the venomous "Jamais" being particular standouts.
Even though 5.55 bears all the hallmarks of its creators (if so inclined, one could see this as a new Air album, or imagine Cocker or Hannon singing the lyrics), it's even more than the sum of its parts and is almost certainly one of the best albums you'll hear in 2006 or beyond. --Thom Allott
Product Description
CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG 5:55 (Superb 2006 UK 11-track CD album - One of greatest stars of modern French cinema returns with her long-awaited second album [the first was recorded with Dad when she was just thirteen!] recorded in Paris with acclaimedproducer Nigel Godrich [Radiohead Beck Paul McCartney] and featuring music written & performed by Air along with contributions from Jarvis Cocker & Neil Hannon also including the single The Songs That We Sing picture sleeve with lyric booklet in custom stickered jewel case)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful find, utterly charming,
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This review is from: 5:55 (Audio CD)
I picked this up in France having heard one track on the radio, and have been listening to it repeatedly since then. It's a thoroughly fresh and surprising listen from start to finish.
Gainsbourg's voice is not a strident, confident and trained instrument, but her subtle, tender, and at times timid delivery is very engaging. She was apparently so nervous at times recording the album that she sang from beneath a sheet. She need not have worried. The duo that form Air provide the soundtrack, while Jarvis Cocker and Neil Hannon provide the lyrics. All have excelled themselves: the melodies are gorgeous, at times swooping and exultant, at times minimal and delicate; the lyrics are subtle and beguiling. From first listening it struck me that this album is one of those collaborations that rarely comes along, which is pure magic. The chemistry between the collaborators was obviously just right, and has resulted in a fine creation.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Beautiful!!!,
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This review is from: 5:55 (Audio CD)
Atmospheric, timeless and mesmerizing. Reminds me of "Serge Gainsbourg", Mick Harvey, Anita Lane and Tindersticks...Buy it now!!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
5.55 out of 5 stars,
By Nick (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 5:55 (Audio CD)
Just a gorgeous album, uplifting and lipchewing at the same time, perfect bright pop with cool shadows, like Air's 'You Make It Easy'(must admit, I prefer this to most of their own releases even) or St Etienne's lovelier moments. Try to hear some samples, try to hear the whole album. It's lovely lovely stuff.
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