album · November 16, 1973
Vu de l'extérieur
Universal Music Division Mercury RecordsSee this day
art popfunksinger-songwriter
The 1973 album "Vu de l'extérieur" finds Serge Gainsbourg channeling funk and disco, a departure from his earlier chanson and yé-yé sounds. It stands as a fascinating, if somewhat murky, exploration of new rhythmic territories.
- "Vu de l'extérieur" was recorded at the famous Strawberry Studios in Dammarie-les-Lys, France, with French producer Jean-Claude Depaire.
- The album's title track, "Vu de l'extérieur," became a minor hit, showcasing Gainsbourg's evolving, funk-infused sound.
- Despite its experimental nature, "Vu de l'extérieur" reached number 7 on the French album charts upon its release.
Serge Gainsbourg was a French singer, songwriter, and provocateur, known for his genre-bending musical style and often controversial lyrics. In 1973, he was at a creative peak, having recently explored funk influences on earlier works and continuing to push sonic boundaries.
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