Serge Gainsbourg N° 4 cover

Serge Gainsbourg N° 4

Serge Gainsbourg · 1962

27 min · 12 tracks · funk · jazz · progressive rock

A playful blend of jazz-infused pop and provocative lyrics wrapped in Gainsbourg's signature charm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful energy for casual listening
  • quick bursts of charming wit
  • for light-hearted gatherings
  • short tracks for attention spans

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, expansive albums
  • seek deep emotional exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1962, 'Serge Gainsbourg N° 4' is Gainsbourg's fourth studio album and showcases his evolving artistry as he transitioned from a budding songwriter to a prominent figure in French music. Following the commercial success of 'L'Étonnant Serge Gainsbourg,' this album further solidified his unique style and lyrical depth within the burgeoning yé-yé movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Françoise Hardy· Jacques Brel· Jane Birkin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Les Goémons 2:39
  • 2 Black trombone 2:37
  • 3 Baudelaire 2:28
  • 4 Intoxicated Man 2:38
  • 5 Quand tu t’y mets 1:51
  • 6 Les Cigarillos 1:47
  • 7 Requiem pour un twister 2:40
  • 8 Ce grand méchant vous 2:23
  • 9 Vilaine fille, mauvais garçon 1:57
  • 10 L’Appareil à sous 1:35
  • 11 La Javanaise 2:31
  • 12 Un violon un jambon 2:24

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