Monsieur Gainsbourg Revisited
by Various Artists
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. musicOMH.com
    60
    Like most tribute albums, Monsieur Gainsbourg Revisited is a rather hit and miss affair, but it may just persuade people to rediscover a man who was somewhat misunderstood throughout his life.
  2. Pitchfork
    54
    With a more imaginative compiler--and fewer Big Names whose fame peaked years ago-- Monsieur Gainsbourg Revisited could have turned out so much different.
  3. Uncut
    60
    Not quite a match for the smoky blueprints, yet entertaining enough to inspire a trip to their source. [May 2006, p.128]
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  5. Blender
    50
    Hit-and-miss. [Jul 2006, p.104]
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  6. Mojo
    60
    The new, not-so-great English translations hurt more than help. [Jun 2006, p.102]
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  1. Colleen
    Sep 1, 2006
    8
    I got this back in May; I think it's quite a noble tribute. Nothing compares to the original of course, but there isn't any I got this back in May; I think it's quite a noble tribute. Nothing compares to the original of course, but there isn't any material included that warrants the criticism of some of these reviews. Franz Ferdinand and Portishead's contributions are particularly notable. I recommend the disc to anyone who's a fan of Gainsbourg or European pop, past and present.… Full Review »