Rest
Charlotte Gainsbourg · 2017
48 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape of grief and healing.
Why this album works
- Best for
- introspective late-night reflections hauntingly beautiful soundscapes gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on November 17, 2017, 'Rest' is Charlotte Gainsbourg's first album in seven years, following her acclaimed 2010 album 'IRM'. This period marked a significant evolution in her career as she navigated personal loss, specifically the death of her mother, which deeply influenced the album's themes and emotional depth.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie pop
Rest is an album by Charlotte Gainsbourg, released in 2017. Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape of grief and healing. 'Rest' received critical acclaim for its poignant exploration of grief and identity, landing on numerous year-end lists. It showcases Gainsbourg's ability to merge personal narrative with innovative sound, reinforcing her status as a prominent figure in alternative music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rest sound like?
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape of grief and healing. Rooted in alternative rock and indie pop.
What makes Rest by Charlotte Gainsbourg notable?
'Rest' received critical acclaim for its poignant exploration of grief and identity, landing on numerous year-end lists. It showcases Gainsbourg's ability to merge personal narrative with innovative sound, reinforcing her status as a prominent figure in alternative music. Released on November 17, 2017, 'Rest' is Charlotte Gainsbourg's first album in seven years, following her acclaimed 2010 album 'IRM'. This period marked a significant evolution in her career as she navigated personal loss, specifically the death of her mother, which deeply influenced the album's themes and emotional depth.
Who is Rest for?
Rest works well if you're into introspective late-night reflections, hauntingly beautiful soundscapes and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Rest?
Rest has 11 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ring‐a‐Ring o’ Roses 4:28
- 2 Lying With You 3:18
- 3 Kate 3:40
- 4 Deadly Valentine Standout 6:04
- 5 I’m a Lie 3:29
- 6 Rest Standout 3:38
- 7 Sylvia Says 4:27
- 8 Songbird in a Cage 4:32
- 9 Dans vos airs 3:33
- 10 Les crocodiles 3:17
- 11 Les oxalis 7:57
Release Date
November 17, 2017
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
48 min 29 sec
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