You're Under Arrest cover

You're Under Arrest

Serge Gainsbourg · 1987

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

A blend of cool jazz and provocative lyrics, wrapped in Gainsbourg's signature smoky allure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove throughout
  • smoky allure for intimate moments
  • playful yet provocative lyrical themes
  • for evening relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer immediate gratification sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1987, 'You're Under Arrest' was Serge Gainsbourg's final studio album before his death in 1991. This album came after his controversial and experimental period in the 1980s, showcasing a more subdued yet still provocative style. With this release, Gainsbourg continued to challenge societal norms while reflecting on his own legacy.
Stylistic neighbors
Françoise Hardy· Jacques Brel· Jane Birkin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You're Under Arrest 4:13
  • 2 Five easy pisseuses 3:28
  • 3 Baille baille Samantha 3:24
  • 4 Suck Baby Suck 3:46
  • 5 Gloomy Sunday 3:44
  • 6 Aux enfants de la chance 4:07
  • 7 Shotgun 4:01
  • 8 Glass Securit 3:38
  • 9 Dispatch Box 2:53
  • 10 Mon légionnaire 5:36

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