Serge Gainsbourg experimented in a multitude of musical genres during his lifetime and left behind a recorded legacy that continues to interest and inspire new generations of listeners today. This two-volume collection, by arguably the ultimate icon of French pop, offers a wonderful view of his diverse musical interests. The first volume features some of the best known songs in the Gainsbourg canon, including "Comic Strip," "Ford Mustang," "Ballade de Melody Nelson," and an excellent remix of the classic, "Je t'aime...moi non plus." The second volume spans a wider range from styles including his early jazz explorations to his work with dub pioneers Sly & Robbie on "Lola Rastoquhre." With such a broad scope of work, it is very easy to understand why Gainsbourg has had such a lasting influence on music around the world.