Intoxicated Man / Pink Elephants (Remastered)

Mick Harvey releases a double collection of his two Serge Gainsbourg albums, 'Intoxicated Man' and 'Pink Elephants', through Mute. 'Intoxicated Man' (1995) and 'Pink Elephants' (1997) are Mick Harvey's interpretations of the songs of legendary singer, songwriter and poet Serge Gainsbourg and are the first major works translating Gainsbourg's influential work from French to English. The collection includes two unreleased tracks, 'Dr Jeckyll' and 'Run From Happiness'. Originally Harvey embarked on the project as a result of his own curiosity about the songs and particularly the lyrics. At the time of the original recordings Gainsbourg was little known outside classic works such as 'Je T'aime... Moi Non Plus' ('I Love You... Nor Do I'), 'Lemon Incest', 'Harley Davidson', 'Initials B.B.' and 'Bonnie and Clyde'. On this collection these classic works are presented alongside some of Gainsbourg's lesser known compositions. The vocal parts originally sung by Gainsbourg's muses Jane Birkin, Brigitte Bardot and daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg are here sung by longtime collaborator Anita Lane. Guests on the albums include Bertrand Burgalat, Warren Ellis and David McClymont.LP - Double Vinyl set with 7" Single.