On this album, Gainsbourg used American musicians to achieve a funk-heavy rock sound. The album was controversial due to its very sexual lyrical content, with homosexuality and prostitution as the subject matters on many of the tracks.
Gainsbourg incorporated American musicians into his work to produce a high-energy rock sound with strong funk influences. However, the album sparked controversy because of its graphic and provocative lyrics, tackling topics such as same-sex relationships and sex work.