Aux armes et cætera
Serge Gainsbourg · 1979
122 min · 38 tracks · funk · jazz · progressive rock
A vibrant fusion of reggae rhythms and chanson lyricism, illustrating Gainsbourg's innovative spirit.
Why this album works
'Aux armes et cætera' is significant for its bold incorporation of reggae into French pop and for its controversial title track, which reinterprets France's national anthem. The album received critical acclaim and contributed to Gainsbourg's reputation as a provocateur in music, influencing subsequent artists who blended genres and challenged societal norms.
- Best for
- dynamic ebb and flow experience vibrant rhythms for relaxed listening playful irreverence in lyricism
- Context
- By the time 'Aux armes et cætera' was released in 1979, Serge Gainsbourg was already an established icon in French music, having gained fame with earlier works like 'Histoire de Melody Nelson' (1971). This album marked a notable shift towards reggae influences, showcasing his willingness to experiment with diverse genres during a period of personal and artistic reinvention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michel Polnareff· Johnny Hallyday· Jacques Higelin· Sandra· Françoise Hardy· Mireille Mathieu· Sheila· Dalida
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Javanaise Remake 3:28
- 2 Aux armes et cætera Standout 3:11
- 3 Les Locataires 2:10
- 4 Des laids des laids 3:11
- 5 Brigade des stups 2:05
- 6 Vieille canaille Standout 3:03
- 7 Lola Rastaquouère Standout 3:48
- 8 Relax Baby Be Cool 2:31
- 10 Eau et gaz à tous les étages 0:35
- 11 Pas long feu 3:14
- 12 Marilou reggae dub 5:11
- 13 Planteur punch (inédit) 4:25
- 14 Marilou reggae (version inédite) 3:47
- 15 Daisy Temple (version chantée inédite) 4:02
Disc 2
- 1 Javanaise dub 3:34
- 2 Dub et caetera 4:11
- 3 Dub locataires 2:13
- 4 Des laids des dubs 3:00
- 5 Dub des stups 2:58
- 6 Dub Rastaquouère 5:41
- 7 Daisy Dub 3:30
- 8 Eau et dub à tous les étages 1:44
- 9 Pas long (dub) 3:07
- 10 Marilou dub 3:22
- 11 Javanaise remake 3:07
- 12 Aux armes et cætera (feat. Big Youth) 3:17
- 13 Les locataires 3:39
- 14 Des laids des laids 2:57
- 15 Brigade des stups 1:33
- 16 Vieille canaille Standout 3:19
- 17 Lola Rastaquouère Standout 3:16
- 18 Relax Baby Be Cool 2:55
- 19 Daisy Temple 3:59
- 20 Eau et gaz à tous les étages 3:13
- 21 Pas long feu 3:26
- 22 Marilou reggae (dub) 3:39
- 23 Planteur punch 2:48
- 24 Lola Rastaquouère Standout 3:19
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