Mauvaises nouvelles des étoiles (Bad news from the stars) 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."
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes. Serge Gainsbourg – vocals, arrangements The I Threes (from Bob Marley and the Wailers : Marcia Griffiths, Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt) – backing vocals Robbie Shakespeare – bass guitar Sly Dunbar – drums Mikey "Mao" Chung – lead guitar Radcliffe "Dougie" Bryan – rhythm guitar Ansel Collins – organ, acoustic piano Uziah "Sticky" Thompson – percussion
Technical Steven Stanley – recording, mixing Lord Snowdon – photography
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