Avant Gainsbarre
[ Vinyl / 12" Album (Clear vinyl) (Limited Edition) ]

Avant Gainsbarre

SKU: V138161 Barcode: 8719039007783
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album (Clear vinyl) (Limited Edition)

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  • Released Date: 15 May 2026

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Ooh la la, mon cheri! Serge Gainsbourg's Avant Gainsbarre is a saucy, sultry addition to the French pop canon. This album is as stylish as a beret, as smooth as a glass of Bordeaux, and as seductive as a night in Paris. From the moment the opening track, "Requiem Pour un Con," kicks in, you know you're in for a wild ride. Gainsbourg's signature blend of jazz, pop, and rock is on full display here, with each song dripping in sophistication and cheeky charm. Tracks like "Ballade de Melody Nelson" and "L'Anamour" showcase Gainsbourg's lyrical genius, as he weaves tales of love, lust, and heartache with a wink and a nod. His voice, a gravelly whisper that oozes with charisma, is the perfect complement to the lush instrumentation that fills every corner of this album. But it's not all smooth sailing on Avant Gainsbarre. Tracks like "Les Sucettes" and "Je T'aime...Moi Non Plus" push the boundaries of good taste, with lyrics that are as naughty as they are clever. Gainsbourg was never one to play it safe, and on this album, he lets his freak flag fly high. So pour yourself a glass of absinthe, slip into something French and fabulous, and let Serge Gainsbourg serenade you into the night. Avant Gainsbarre is a must-listen for any discerning music lover with a taste for the avant-garde. Santé!

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