5:55 cover

Released 20 years ago

5:55

Charlotte Gainsbourg · 2006

42 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop

A dreamy blend of ethereal synths and haunting vocals, capturing an introspective journey through sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective late-night listening
  • dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • immersive sonic explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, '5:55' marked Charlotte Gainsbourg's first studio album in over a decade, following her collaboration on Air's soundtrack for 'The Virgin Suicides'. This album established her as a solo artist, showcasing a distinct shift towards a more electronic and pop-oriented sound, influenced by the creative partnership with Air's Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel.
Stylistic neighbors
Bat for Lashes· Lisa Hannigan· Lana Del Rey

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 5:55 4:52
  • 2 AF607105 4:30
  • 3 The Operation 3:59
  • 4 Tel que tu es 3:09
  • 5 The Songs That We Sing 2:57
  • 6 Beauty Mark 3:06
  • 7 Little Monsters 3:46
  • 8 Jamais 4:37
  • 9 Night-Time Intermission 2:43
  • 10 Everything I Cannot See 5:45
  • 11 Morning Song 3:08

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