L'Homme à tête de chou

L'Homme à tête de chou (1976) is a concept album by Serge Gainsbourg, arranged by Jean-Claude Vannier. Drawing on lounge, rock, funk, art rock and avant-garde elements, it unfolds as a cinematic song cycle about obsession, jealousy and violence, with orchestral arrangements, tight groove sections and spoken-sung passages that create a moody, noir atmosphere. The album's title and narrative were inspired by a sculpture by César, and its blend of theatrical storytelling and eclectic musical textures marks it as a key work in Gainsbourg's later output.