Mauvaises nouvelles des étoiles
Serge Gainsbourg · 1981
114 min · 33 tracks · funk · jazz · progressive rock
A whimsical blend of chanson and reggae, layered with Gainsbourg's signature lyrical wit and sardonic charm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical explorations of nostalgia
- dynamic waves of sound
- playful charm for relaxed listening
- quirky storytelling with depth
- ideal for long afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1981, 'Mauvaises nouvelles des étoiles' marked a transitional phase for Serge Gainsbourg as he explored new musical territories beyond his established sound. Following the controversial success of 'L'Histoire de Melody Nelson' in 1971, this album showcased his continued experimentation with genres, including dub and reggae elements, reflecting his artistic evolution during the late 70s and early 80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Françoise Hardy· Jacques Brel· Jane Birkin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Overseas Telegram 3:41
- 2 Ecce homo 3:25
- 3 Mickey Maousse 2:46
- 5 Shush Shush Charlotte 3:12
- 6 Toi mourir 2:18
- 7 La Nostalgie, Camarade 3:55
- 8 Bana Basadi Balalo 3:06
- 9 Evguénie Sokolov 2:38
- 10 Negusa Nagast 2:12
- 11 Strike 2:56
- 12 Bad News From the Stars 3:07
- 13 Ecce homo et cætera 3:04
Disc 2
- 1 Overseas Dub 3:08
- 2 Dub Homo 2:49
- 3 Dub Maousse 3:04
- 4 Juif et Dub 4:26
- 5 Dub Charlotte 3:55
- 6 Toi Dub 4:38
- 7 Nostalgie Dub 5:12
- 8 Bana Basadi Dub 4:05
- 9 Strike Dub 4:15
- 10 Dub From the Stars 2:45
- 11 Overseas Telegram 3:25
- 12 Ecce Homo 3:25
- 13 Mickey Maousse 3:27
- 14 Juif et Dieu 3:52
- 15 Shush Shush Charlotte 2:57
- 16 Toi mourir 3:28
- 17 La Nostalgie, Camarade 3:04
- 18 Bana Basadi Balalo 3:22
- 19 Evguénie Sokolov 3:15
- 20 Negusa Nagast 4:33
- 21 Strike 4:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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