Released 58 years ago this June
Initials B.B.
Serge Gainsbourg · 1968
43 min · 17 tracks · funk · jazz · progressive rock
A playful blend of pop melodies, jazzy rhythms, and Gainsbourg's signature provocative lyrics create a uniquely French soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful melodies for lighthearted moments
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- whimsical storytelling with charm
- for spontaneous gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek serious, heavy themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1968, 'Initials B.B.' was Serge Gainsbourg's ninth studio album and followed his commercial breakthrough with 'Gainsbourg Confidentiel'. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a controversial figure in French music, known for pushing boundaries with both his sound and subject matter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Françoise Hardy· Jacques Brel· Jane Birkin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Initials B.B. 3:35
- 2 Comic Strip 2:12
- 3 Bloody Jack 2:05
- 4 Docteur Jekyll et Monsieur Hyde 1:56
- 5 Torrey Canyon 2:43
- 6 Shu Ba Du Ba Loo Ba 2:08
- 7 Ford Mustang 2:40
- 8 Bonnie and Clyde 4:18
- 9 Black and White 2:10
- 10 Qui est « in » qui est « out » 2:14
- 11 Hold Up 2:20
- 12 Marilu 2:34
- 14 Comic Strip 2:35
- 15 Torrey Canyon 2:41
- 16 Hold Up 2:37
- 17 Chatterton 2:08
- 18 Requiem pour un con 2:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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