5 Things to Know About Einstürzende Neubauten's Cover of 'Je t'aime... moi non plus'

The cover appears on the album Kollaps. It is titled ‘Jet’M’ on the tracklist.

The original song was written and performed by Serge Gainsbourg. Gainsbourg originally recorded it with Jane Birkin in 1969.

Einstürzende Neubauten’s version is an unexpected crossover. Their industrial noise style contrasts sharply with Gainsbourg’s soft, erotic pop.

The cover retains the original French lyrics. The band does not translate or adapt the words.

The song is a rare example of the band covering a mainstream pop hit. Most of their work is original, experimental material.