Released 50 years ago
L'Homme à tête de chou
Serge Gainsbourg · 1976
32 min · 12 tracks · funk · jazz · progressive rock
A surreal blend of jazz, reggae, and chanson that narrates a twisted love story with Gainsbourg's signature provocative flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic narrative flow throughout
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- provocative storytelling in song
- quirky charm for curious listeners
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking long, immersive pieces
- prefer straightforward, linear narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'L'Homme à tête de chou' was released in November 1976, Serge Gainsbourg had already established himself as a controversial figure in French music. This album, often seen as a concept piece, followed his previous work 'Rock Around the Bunker' and showcased his continued evolution into more avant-garde territory, further solidifying his reputation as an artistic innovator.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Françoise Hardy· Jacques Brel· Jane Birkin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 L'Homme à tête de chou 2:59
- 2 Chez Max coiffeur pour hommes 1:59
- 3 Marilou reggae 2:11
- 4 Transit à Marilou 1:33
- 5 Flash Forward 2:37
- 6 Aéroplanes 2:36
- 7 Premiers symptômes 1:14
- 8 Ma lou Marilou 2:42
- 9 Variations sur Marilou 7:40
- 10 Meurtre à l'extincteur 0:47
- 11 Marilou sous la neige 2:24
- 12 Lunatic Asylum 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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