ABOUT THIS ITEM

Brimming with lust, drama, and dark humour, "Histoire De Melody Nelson" is widely acknowledged as Gainsbourg's masterpiece. The 1971 release was criminally ignored outside France, despite the godfather of French pop's decade of cutting-edge songwriting. It's now something of a cult classic, and artists as diverse as Air, Nick Cave, and Portishead have all cited the album as an influence. Don't be put off by the 'concept album' tag. There are no goblins here. Instead, Gainsbourg concentrates on his favourite subjects - sex and death. Most of the lyrics are intoned in Serge's seedy seductive whisper, intertwined perfectly with the cinematic music. From the slow, smoky funk of "Melody" through intricately arranged ballads and the final apocalyptic "Cargo Culte" (featuring a 70-strong choir), there's never a dull moment. In lesser hands, this would be an overblown mess. "Histoire De Melody Nelson", in its subtlety and invention, remains a testament to Gainsbourg's genius.

CD 1
1.  Melody Album Version
2. Ballade De Melody Nelson Album Version
3. Valse De Melody Album Version
4. Ah Melody Album Version
5.  L'Hôtel Particulier BOF "Melody Nelson"
6.  En Melody Album Version
7.  Cargo Culte Album Version

CD 2
1. Melody Prise Complète
2. Ballade De Melody Nelson Prise Voix Alternative
3. Valse De Melody Prise Voix Alternative
4. Ah Melody Prise Voix Alternative
5.Melody Lit Babar Version De Travail Chantée – Titre Inédit
6.Melody Lit Babar Version De Travail Instrumentale – Titre Inédit
7. L'Hôtel Particulier Prise Complète
8. En Melody Version Solo De Violon Complet
9. Cargo Culte Version Instrumentale

DVD
1. Melody Version DVD Audio
2. Ballade De Melody Nelson Version DVD Audio
3. Valse De Melody Version DVD Audio
4. Ah Melody Version DVD Audio
5. L'Hôtel Particulier Version DVD Audio
6. En Melody Version DVD Audio
7. Cargo Culte Version DVD Audio
8. L'Histoire De Melody Nelson