Gainsbourg Confidentiel
Serge Gainsbourg · 1963
47 min · 23 tracks · funk · jazz · progressive rock
A playful blend of French pop and jazz, marked by Gainsbourg's signature wit and seductive charm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful wit and charm
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- captivating storytelling through brevity
- ideal for afternoon gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek straightforward, single-focused tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1963, 'Gainsbourg Confidentiel' followed the critical success of Gainsbourg's previous album, 'L’Étonnant Serge Gainsbourg'. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a songwriter into a provocative solo artist, setting the stage for his later more controversial works. This album helped solidify his unique sound and lyrical approach within the French music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Françoise Hardy· Jacques Brel· Jane Birkin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chez les Yé-yé 2:29
- 2 Sait-on jamais où va une femme quand elle nous quitte 2:02
- 3 Le Talkie-walkie 2:02
- 4 La Fille au rasoir 1:43
- 5 La Saison des pluies 3:27
- 6 Elaeudanla téïtéïa 1:38
- 7 Scenic Railway 2:32
- 8 Le Temps des yoyos 2:35
- 9 Amour sans amour 2:02
- 10 No No Thank's No 2:31
- 11 Maxim's 1:49
- 12 Negative Blues 1:34
- 13 Présentation de S. Gainsbourg 0:30
- 14 La Femme des uns sous le corps des autres 2:23
- 15 Intoxicated Man 1:45
- 16 La Recette de l'amour fou 1:50
- 17 Ce mortel ennui 2:12
- 18 La Javanaise 2:22
- 19 Maxim's 1:26
- 20 Negative Blues 1:47
- 21 L'Amour à la papa 2:16
- 22 Dieu que les hommes sont méchantes 1:58
- 23 Personne 2:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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