The Three Serge Gainsbourg Compilations I recommend as an Entrance to His Music

 

These are the three compilations that I found to be an excellent introduction to the music by Serge Gainsbourg. There are many compilations out there, but these three are very focused and well-curated. Listen to our Book Musik podcast with the author Jeremy Allen on his great book "Relax Baby Be Cool: The Artistry and Audacity of Serge Gainsbourg. Hear it here: Book Musik: Serge Gainsbourg/Jeremy Allen

Albums That I Listened to in 2003

 

Finding new music released in 2003 was boring to me. Besides new recordings by Wire, "Send," and Bowie's "Reality" everything was non-existent. Except in the year 2003, and since the 1990s, I really got into the music of Serge Gainsbourg. Like on a Sparks (Ron and Russell Mael) level of fandom. With my love for Serge and his world, I started TamTam Books. The three compilation CDs of Serge's music is excellent. Organized in pop, Latin, and Jazz. It's an excellent way to make your first step into the world of Gainsbourg.