5:55

The record came and it is lovely. But it has a big sticker right on the front of the record sleeve stating "Double LP + CD". However, I got no CD. How hard is it to do what you advertize? Records from Amazon are always a crap-shoot. At least this one plays well. But I paid for a record plus a CD and didn't get it. Way to go Amazon. Take my money and run.

"I feel you all around meYou are everything I cannot seeAs the ocean crawls onto the shorelineSo you lap at the edges of me"Charlotte Gainsbourg's vocals are whispers of silky perfection. With a delicious French sensuality, she merges breathy lyrics by Jarvis Cocker, Neil Hannon and AIR with music by AIR. It is true to say she could sing anything and sound sexy.At times the music does overtake her velvety vocals and in "Night-Time Intermission" she almost seems invisible except for giggles and silken nuance. At times the moods of her voice seem more important than the lyrics. The highlight is "Tel Que Tu Es" which is breathtaking.Wistful and creative poetic lyrics make Charlotte Gainsbourg seem wise beyond her years and at times she reminds me of her mother, Jane Birkin on her Fictions album. Charlotte's shyness in singing, which is very attractive in a delicate way, will in no doubt give way to a full range of vocal ecstasy in future albums.~The Rebecca Review

An amazing album from beginning to end.

Charlotte Gainsbourg 5:55 borrows more from "Air" than from her father Serge, and is a complete departure from her previous works. I had hoped that she would've stuck to French, but being the daughter of British singer/actress Jane Birkin (after whom the famous French luxury goods maker Hermès named one of its lines), her English is impeccable and sounds quite sexy. This is a good, solid performance, albeit not one that will keep you awake.

How did I ever find or hear of Charlotte Gainsbourg I really don't know, but I'm really glad that I did ! This album is absolutely great,I'm not going to go through every track but like everyone else the obvious standouts are 5:55 and Songs that we Sing. I personally can't fault any track on the album. My only negative feedback would be that I wish Charlotte had sang the whole album in French, or at least a few more of the tracks. Also I would have appreciated all of the lyrics along with more liner notes. After paying for the "Enhanced" version of the disc I was also alittle disappointed that the bonus tracks and interview would not play on my P.C. I'm looking forward to a DVD hopefully in the not too distant future. Great album though so the full 5 stars from me !!

This is a lovely collection of her music. The only downside to this CD is that there is an embedded video - which wasn't mentioned in the product description - consequently, I can only play it on my portable CD player. Bummer.

I have really enjoyed this album. Charlotte's voice is sultry, and captivating. I wish I knew French to understand what is being said, nonetheless I am really enjoying it, so much so I have even purchased her earlier album Lemon Incest.

This is the first CG album I purchased and it was so worth it! She has quite a range, and is amazing - this album is a great example of her...greatness.

I bought this because I am a HUGE fan of AIR and so it was a 'must have' especially with such great reviews here on Amazon, but I didn't know what to expect. I played the CD right through and I was so touched and moved by it's beauty! The songs are more structured - nothing experimental here - just superb musicianship and a beautiful 'feel' throughout. Charlotte's surprisingly very 'English' sounding and gentle, innocent voice complements AIR's music perfectly. One of my favourite aspects of AIR's music is the beautiful, melodic playing of J.B. at the piano/synths and he is in his element here. With a dash of lyrical humour by Jarvis and Neil Hannon as well as a wealth of other evocative words. You have to read the lyrics! BUY IT!! It's beautiful throughout and an album that all contributors should be proud of!

Excellent collaboration between the enormously talented CG and Air.

ok no great voice

Great singer

....very happy with this cd and service with the seller - will be back ! *****