Artist: Serge Gainsbourg
Album: histoire de melody nelson
Label: Light in the Attic Records, Seattle, USA
Release Date: originally 1971, CD reissue 2009
Rating: 4.5/5
Ahh, the old adage: sex sells. This album released 38 years ago, is no exception to that rule. The best part of this album is it's longevity of like-able listen-ability. His smoky, alluring voice is still just as entertaining today as it was almost 4 decades ago. The French equivalent of Leonard Cohen at times, he weaves an amazing tapestry of vocals in his native tongue unlike anything you've heard before. The soft plinking guitars and drums make for a wonderful background to the growling vocals. Funky R&B basslines rumble along, making this a lush and joyous sonic adventure. Add in some lovely lass' lyrics on a couple of the tracks and it brings it to a complete audio orgasm. Great production from start to finish, sexy cover, in-depth and very informative liner notes- a tremendous package. A recommended soundtrack to your next romantic meeting with a woman you wish to woo- please pass the Champagne.
-Natty B.-
4th March 2009
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