Serge GAINSBOURG - Les Années Psychédéliques 1966-71 (22 Tracks)
Funk (Black Music) | mp3@320 | All CD Covers & Stickers | 147 Mb
Audio CD (25 Jan 2008) | LSD Records
Since his death in 1991, Gainsbourg's music has er, been compiled to death but this is the ultimate one stop, one disc showcase of his talent. Featuring music from his best and most adventurous years, there is not a single filler to be found here, just 22 tracks of absolute genius. From the opening beats heavy Requiem Pour Un Con to the bass driven closer 'En Melody' this album shows why Gainsbourg is a national icon in his homeland and so beloved by DJs. Freakbeat, breakbeat, funk, sitar, breathy female vocals (courtesy of Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot), classical / 'psychedelique' soundtrack arrangements (courtesy of Michel Colombier and Jean-Claude Vannier), trippy grooves and Gainsbourg's almost spoken vocals - it's all here and much more besides. Previously unreleased 'bonus beats' cuts for a couple of the more beats heavy tracks are also included. If I have one (minor) complaint it's that 69 Année érotique didn't make the final cut - it's certainly of the style and period represented by this compilation.
01. Requiem pour un Con
02. Requiem pour un Con Bonus Beats
03. Je n'avais qu'un seul mot à lui dire
04. Sous le Soleil exactement
05. Chanson du Forcat
06. Pas mal pas mal du tout
07. New Délire
08. Bonnie and Clyde
09. Première Blessure
10. Danger
11. Danger Bonus Beats
12. Générique Pop 2
13. Photographes et Religieuses
14. Boomerang
15. Psychasténie
16. Cadavres en Série
17. La Horse
18. La Horse Bonus Beats
19. L'Alouette
20. Breakdown Suite
21. No No Yes Yes
22. En Melody