Philips – 822 849-1 
Love on the Beat marked a significant stylistic shift for Gainsbourg. It’s a synth-heavy, funky, somewhat darker and more provocative album than his previous works. It blends electronic sounds with a kind of sleazy, seductive atmosphere that matches the album’s themes of lust, desire, and sexual taboo. The lyrics are often playful, provocative, sometimes controversial, filled with Gainsbourg’s signature wordplay and double entendres. Songs deal with sexuality and urban nightlife, blending French chanson traditions with new wave and funk influences.