You're Under Arrest

by Gainsbourg

You're Under Arrest cover art

Operating as the final studio album released during his lifetime, the provocative French icon heavily integrated contemporary hip-hop aesthetics and synth-funk drum machines into his sound. The conceptual narrative follows an aging protagonist pursuing a young woman through New York City, delivered in his signature smoky, talk-singing style.

Genres

  • French Pop
  • New Wave
  • Synthpop

Tracklist

  1. You're Under Arrest
  2. Five Easy Pisseuses
  3. Baille baille Samantha
  4. Suck Baby Suck
  5. Gloomy Sunday
  6. Aux enfants de la chance
  7. Shotgun
  8. Glass Securit
  9. Dispatch Box
  10. Mon légionnaire