55:12 is the first full-length studio album by Virginia-based post-rock band Gregor Samsa, released in 2006 on The Kora Records.

55:12
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 7, 2006 (2006-03-07)
GenrePost-rock, Slowcore
Length50:35
LabelThe Kora (United States)
Own (Europe)
ProducerGregor Samsa
Gregor Samsa chronology
27:36
(2003)
55:12
(2006)
Rest
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
PopMatters[2]
Pitchfork Media(7.8/10)[3]

The album was tracked at the Recorditorium in Richmond, engineered by Jason Laferrera, and produced by Gregor Samsa. The mix was done by Brian Paulson (Slint, Wilco, Beck).[4]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Makeshift Shelters"4:52
2."Even Numbers"10:05
3."What I Can Manage"7:11
4."Loud and Clear"2:51
5."These Points Balance"7:41
6."Young and Old"7:33
7."We'll Lean That Way Forever"3:41
8."Lessening"6:36

Gregor Samsa

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References

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  1. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "55:12 - Gregor Samsa". Allmusic. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  2. ^ Sole, Deanne (February 14, 2006). "Gregor Samsa: 55:12". PopMatters. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  3. ^ Cory D. Byrom (March 21, 2006). "Gregor Samsa: 55:12". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
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