''Chaque seconde'' is the debut studio album by French singer and songwriter
Pierre Garnier
Pierre Edgar Garnier (born 6 March 2002) is a French singer-songwriter and musician.
He rose to prominence through his participation in the television show ''Star Academy'', winning the eleventh season on 3 February 2024, with 55% of the vote. ...
. It was released on 7 June 2024 through
(
Sony Music France).
Background and promotion
Chaque seconde was recorded following Garnier's victory in the eleventh season of the reality TV show ''
Star Academy
''Star Academy'' is a Dutch-developed reality television talent show format that first aired in the Netherlands as '':nl:Starmaker (televisieprogramma), Star Maker''.
Format
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''. It also features a duet track with one of the guests from that same season, French composer and pianist
Sofiane Pamart
Sofiane Pamart (born 25 April 1990) is a French pianist, originally from Hellemmes-Lille in France. He is known for playing in the French rap scene and collaborating with Formula One driver Charles Leclerc. He most recently performed for the Op ...
. After this album, he officially announced his solo tour, which was played to sold-out crowds.
The reissue of the album, including four previously unreleased tracks, was released on 22 November 2024.
Commercial performance
Chaque seconde sold 19,594 copies in three days. In one week, it sold 32,118 copies. Garnier achieved the best start for a debut French pop album since the creation of the Top Fusion (including streaming) in 2016.
The album was certified gold in two weeks, platinum in four months, and double platinum in eight months.
Critical reception
''Chaque seconde'' received a score of 3.5/5 on the website chartinfrance.net, indicating that the album "made in record time – comes out with honors", despite the lack of striking melodies and more personal lyrics.
Track listing
Charts
Certifications
References
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2024 debut albums
Columbia Records albums
Sony Music France albums
2020s French-language albums