5:55

International movie star, fashion icon, and music royalty (daughter of French pop icon Serge Gainsbourg) makes her US debut. Already platinum in France with worldwide sales of over 500,000. The US CD release includes two previously unavailable bonus tracks, two music videos, and a video interview with Charlotte. Music by Air, lyrics by Jarvis Cocker and The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon, and produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, Beck). 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

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2009 two CD release from the French singer/songwriter that contains many collaborations with other famous vocalists including Celine Dion, Elton John, Johnny Hallyday, Julio Iglesias, Placido Domingo, Sting, Josh Groban and many others. Disc One contains the French album while Disc Two features English versions of many of the original album's tracks (with Spanish, German and Italian versions thrown in for good measure). 28 tracks. EMI.AZNAVOUR CHARLES DUOS (2CD).

20 tracks: Au Premier Rang; Ca Commence; Rouge; J'Attends Quelqu'un; La Vie; Ma Fille; J'ai Besoin de Parler; Ma Mere Chantait Toujours; J'ai Besoin d'un Ami; Un Homme Ca Tient Chaud; De Plus En Plus Fragile; L'Argent; Quand on se Donne; Ca Va Mieux; C'est Beaucoup Mieux Comme Ca; Paris Quebec; Etre Seule; Y a Rien a Voir; Du Bleu Du Bleu; Je Ne Suis Qu'une ChansonCD.

2011 album from the French Electronic duo. The duo is known for incorporating a strong Rock and Indie influence into their music and image. Features the singles 'Civilization' and 'Audio Video Disco'.JUSTICE AUDIO VIDEO DISCO.

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This release consists of the two Lifesong albums cut in 1977/78 backed up onto 1 CD. Dean scored a top thirty hit in the states with Ariel, and fared even better in the U.K., charting 3 times within 6 months in 1978, peaking at number 3 with Lucky Stars. Woman Of Mine, off the first eponymous album, made it to 52, and Lydia, from Well Well, Said The Rocking Chair making it to 31. Singer/songwriter Friedman made 1 more album for Epic in 1982, but these recordings represent the high point of his

CD Eurovision 1963 LuxembourgRecord Label: Philips. Catalog#: 830 764-2. Country Of Release: West Germany.

Experience the romance and charm of Paris and the French countryside with Acoustic France, a CD collection featuring contemporary chanson and acoustic pop by established stars and up-and-coming artists from today's thriving French music scene. Inspired by the classic styles of an earlier generation, young artists are borrowing from old-school chanson, folk and Gypsy jazz to create an appealing modern sound. The music captures the ambiance of strolling along the Seine or sipping wine in a café

Belinda's first new album in a decade, and her first sung entirely in French, is a radical departure for the pop diva and lead singer of the Go-Gos. Working with producer John Reynolds (U2, Sinead O'Connor), Carlisle has fashioned a traditional pop album that pays tribute to the classic French songs of the '40s, '50s and '60s. 'After I moved to France I discovered all of these amazing songs and wanted to record them myself with a playful, contemporary fell' says Belinda. Voila proves once again

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Their first album “United” was released in June 2000 and contains the two hit singles “If I Ever Feel Better” & “Too Young”. “Too Young” is included in the “Lost in Translation” soundtrack by Sofia Coppola.Shrink-wrapped.