I don't know if it's still the case, but in years past Serge Gainsbourg has been pretty much hipster bait. His my shit don't stink attitude, personal style, and, oh yeah, his music, made him perfect for other generations to emulate and name drop. You know the type. They have a couple records of his laying around to appear cool. While some of his music is worthy, no question about that, his dabbling in reggae was pretty weak. That said, the dub versions are kind of a hoot. His vocals just pop in here and there to remind you that you are listening to the guy who told Whitney Houston that he wanted to fuck her on a French TV show. What a nut!
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Listen:Serge Gainsbourg - Javanaise Dub mp3 at Mp3 Juno (?)
Serge Gainsbourg - Dub Locataires mp3 at Mp3 Juno (?)
Serge Gainsbourg - Three more dub cuts (streaming via Box.net) at Sibling Shot On the Bleachers
2 comments:
Of course his shit stinks. It is something of an acquired taste.
But. "...the dub versions are kind of a hoot." Really ? I don't find there is much to ridicule. On the contrary, without Jane around to reduce the proceedings to the Muppetesque, the final edits kick ass. Like Chrstopher Robbin sucking on a blunt.
Relax, it wasn't meant as ridicule, more "hoot" as a good time, interesting to hear. Gotta say though, never really drank the Gainsbourg Kool-Aid. I guess I've had it with acquired taste. I now acquire distaste. Hey, but "Sibling Shot" is solid. A tip of the crusty hat in your general direction.
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