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Rock Around the Bunker

Serge Gainsbourg · 1975

29 min · 10 tracks · funk · jazz · progressive rock

A provocative blend of rock and chanson that confronts historical trauma with dark humor and biting satire.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dark humor laced with satire
  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • thought-provoking themes with irony
  • short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward lyrical content
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Rock Around the Bunker' was released in January 1975, Serge Gainsbourg had already established himself as a controversial figure in French music, following his breakthrough album 'Histoire de Melody Nelson' in 1971. This album marked a continued exploration of provocative themes, blending musical styles and social commentary that would define his later career.
Stylistic neighbors
Françoise Hardy· Jacques Brel· Jane Birkin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Nazi Rock 3:10
  • 2 Tata Teutonne 2:48
  • 3 J’entends des voix off 2:05
  • 4 Eva 3:13
  • 5 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 3:28
  • 6 Zig zig avec toi 3:39
  • 7 Est‐ce si bon ? 3:16
  • 8 Yellow Star 1:40
  • 9 Rock Around the Bunker 3:25
  • 10 S.S. in Uruguay 2:15

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