A perfect introduction to the mad French pop of Jacques Dutronc! Dutronc was quite different than most of his contemporaries -- at once the model of Steve McQueen cool, but also willing to do anything for a gag, often coming up with strange little approaches for his songs, which at their best can... read more
Fantastic stuff -- and a record that may well be the greatest ever from the mighty Serge Gainsbourg -- high praise indeed, considering the greatness of Gainsbourg's other music! The album is one long suite built around a spare, electric bass-driven theme -- a slow funk riff that's been sampled... read more