IRM
Charlotte Gainsbourg · 2009
84 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop
A haunting blend of minimalist pop and introspective lyrics, echoing themes of vulnerability and resilience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- introspective late-night sessions layered, dense sonic textures short, immersive listening bursts
- Context
- When 'IRM' was released in December 2009, Charlotte Gainsbourg was at a transformative point in her career, following the critically acclaimed '5:55' in 2006. This album marked her continued collaboration with Beck, showcasing a deeper exploration of personal themes after enduring a serious health crisis.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie pop
IRM is an album by Charlotte Gainsbourg, released in 2009. A haunting blend of minimalist pop and introspective lyrics, echoing themes of vulnerability and resilience. 'IRM' received widespread acclaim, appearing on numerous year-end lists and solidifying Gainsbourg's place in the indie pop scene. Its innovative sound and lyrical depth influenced a wave of female artists exploring similar introspective themes, contributing to the evolving landscape of alternative music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does IRM sound like?
A haunting blend of minimalist pop and introspective lyrics, echoing themes of vulnerability and resilience. Rooted in alternative rock and indie pop.
What makes IRM by Charlotte Gainsbourg notable?
'IRM' received widespread acclaim, appearing on numerous year-end lists and solidifying Gainsbourg's place in the indie pop scene. Its innovative sound and lyrical depth influenced a wave of female artists exploring similar introspective themes, contributing to the evolving landscape of alternative music. When 'IRM' was released in December 2009, Charlotte Gainsbourg was at a transformative point in her career, following the critically acclaimed '5:55' in 2006. This album marked her continued collaboration with Beck, showcasing a deeper exploration of personal themes after enduring a serious health crisis.
Who is IRM for?
IRM works well if you're into introspective late-night sessions, layered, dense sonic textures and short, immersive listening bursts.
How many songs are on IRM?
IRM has 22 tracks, running approximately 84 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Master's Hands 2:49
- 2 IRM Standout 2:35
- 3 Le Chat du Café des Artistes 4:02
- 4 In the End 2:00
- 5 Heaven Can Wait Standout 2:40
- 6 Me and Jane Doe 3:20
- 7 Vanities 3:38
- 8 Time of the Assassins Standout 2:45
- 9 Trick Pony 2:52
- 10 Greenwich Mean Time 2:25
- 11 Dandelion 3:17
- 12 Voyage 4:04
- 13 La Collectionneuse 5:15
- 14 Looking Glass Blues 2:22
Disc 2
- 1 IRM (Diskjokke remix) 8:31
- 2 Heaven Can Wait (Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear remix) 2:15
- 3 Heaven Can Wait (Nosaj Thing remix) 3:16
- 4 Heaven Can Wait (Jackson Escalator remix) 7:05
- 5 Time of the Assassins (Matthew Dear remix) 4:15
- 6 Time of the Assassins (Xxxchange remix) 6:06
- 7 Trick Pony (Django Django remix) 4:35
- 8 Trick Pony (Ghost Hunter remix) 4:24
Release Date
December 7, 2009
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
84 min 43 sec
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