Mauvaises nouvelles des étoiles explained

Mauvaises Nouvelles Des Etoiles
Type:studio
Artist:Serge Gainsbourg
Cover:Mauvaises_nouvelles_des_étoiles.jpg
Recorded:21–27 September 1981
Studio:Compass Point Studios, New Providence, Bahamas
Genre:Reggae, dub poetry
Language:French
Length:37:07
Label:Mercury, Universal
Producer:Philippe Lerichomme
Prev Title:Enregistrement public au Théâtre Le Palace
Prev Year:1980
Next Title:Love on the Beat
Next Year:1984

Mauvaises nouvelles des étoiles is the fourteenth studio album by French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg. It was released through Mercury Records and Universal Music Group on 17 November 1981. Produced by Philippe Lerichomme, the album musically follows the reggae style of its predecessor, Aux Armes et Caetera (1979).

Critical reception

John Bush of AllMusic gave the album a mixed review, stating: "The breezy melodies of his prime material from the '60s and '70s are unfortunately missing." He also further added: "Though the sound and production is up to Gainsbourg's usual high standards, the songs are much weaker than expected. With little to anchor it except the players and Gainsbourg's seedy vocal delivery, Mauvaises Nouvelles des Etoiles simply floats away."

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.

Technical