Lust For Life

Energetic bag of skin does tunes.

Iggy's first 2 solo albums are as big a part of the legendary Berlin Years as Bowie's trilogy. Everything Bowie produced for someone else was the best material those artists recorded IMHO. This album has Iggy Pop's best individual songs but I feel it doesn't hold up as well as an album compared to The Idiot.

“Lust for Life” by Iggy Pop (1977) Is this the second best thing to come out of a trailer park In Ypsilanti, Michigan? Most of the music (chords, melodies, arrangements) was composed by David Bowie, so you’ve got that going on, then the sad work of The Stooges taken one step further, with lyrics that are an admittedly intelligent mess, blared out by a lead vocal that is, well Iggy Pop. Ho-hum. Vocally, Pop in “The Passenger” channels (poorly) Jim Morrison, but without the sensuality. Vocally, Pop in “Tonight” channels (poorly) David Bowie. Surprise, surprise. And about that lyric, Iggy: If your baby’s turning blue, don’t celebrate your heroic pastoral sensitivity—call 911. Jesus. Modestly accomplished rhythm section that sounds like the offspring of Soupy Sales (they were) and guitar work that is intentionally bombastic to the point of irrelevance (must not upstage the frontman, you see). Here we have the makings of commercial success, though Bowie and Pop (in that order) would probably prefer that motivation remain undisclosed, despite the glimpse we get in “Success”. “Turn Blue” is another reminder that heroin always screws up the music, and in this case, the lyrics too. Punk puts the toxic in toxic masculinity. Someday this will be regarded as silly, but we’re not there yet. 1/5

A full star off for the heavy sexualization of teenagers. The fuckin' 70s, man. 🤮 Lust for Life and The Passenger are definitely the standouts here, and probably the only songs I wanna come back to.

Anything Bowie has a hand in is gold.

I think the biggest compliment I could give this album is the fact that I was not at all in the mood for a rock/punk album from the 70's, yet by the time Sixteen came around I was in love with the record. The darker tones of the music made this record age really well, it gives the sound a sort of tongue in cheek sarcasm that goes hand in hand with the rougher production quality. Will be listening again Faves Sixteen Some Weird Sin Fall in Love with Me

Fantastic listen. Flows easy while being very catchy and poppy.

It’s ridiculous that I’ve only heard a couple songs off this rad album, and that I’ve never given it a full spin. May the rock gawds shame me! Haha. Bad ass! I repent!! (my penance shall be picking it up on vinyl)

basically just sounds like a bunch of throwaway bowie songs, down to iggy pop's vocal presence sounding like a bowie impression. it's certainly... 70s rock. read a lot of people praising the passenger, which is basically the most boring song. this album is basically like heroes or low but shittier. people compare bowie's collaborations with iggy pop to his collaborations with lou reed, but at least lou has his own voice and identity. the things i've enjoyed about iggy pop's music before (namely his work with the stooges) is the spontaneity of the music, the raw and brutal nature of it all, which this album eschews for dull 70s rock sheen. turn blue starts with an irritating impression of lou reed to add insult to injury. and then he starts making annoying noises. what is this song?! neighborhood threat might be the best song... but again, it's because pop is just doing a fucking david bowie impression!

Sixteen is a bad song in basically every way. The lyrics are weird, the production is not enjoyable and the song is boring. Some Weird Sin sounds like a mediocre David Bowie song. I think the production is intentionally messy but I don't really like it all that much. The Passenger is okay but I still find it boring. I think Tonight is one of the best songs on the album and the guitar solo is really good. Success is good but not all that interesting. Turn Blue is kind of good but the vocals are kind of annoying. Neighborhood Threat and Fall In Love With Me are good but not all that interesting or memorable. My rating is definitely a little harsh but I just think this album is pretty boring and at just 41 minutes it was hard to get through. Favorite Songs: Lust For Life, Tonight Least Favorite Song: Sixteen Strong 4/10

Funny that the generator gave me this back to back with the Stooges. I grew up listening to the eponymous track, though I think the lyrics went over my head as a kid. It's striking me on this listen how Bob Dylan-esque the lyrics and delivery are, with the rambling lyrics and Iggy's whine. An energetic tune that doesn't tire, much like Iggy's "lust for life." Didn't realize Bowie wrote that one! Moving on to "Sixteen." He really sounds like Bowie on this one. Slightly creepy love song, could be construed as tongue-in-cheek/ironic, especially given that Iggy wrote it. The creepy factor is enhanced by the dissonant riff in the background. "Some Weird Sin" -- a great way to describe that last song! This one is fun and glammed out. The Rocky Horror Picture Show of it all. I really like the instrumentation on this one as well as the harmonies. Favorite track so far! Traveling seamlessly into the classic: "The Passenger." Another one I grew up with -- this song fills me with nostalgia. Now that I'm really processing the collaboration on this album with Bowie, it seems this album is about Iggy's "cultural passenger" status in relation to Bowie, who became much more of a household name. (Side note: listen to Siouxsie Sioux's version if you have not!) Moving to the epic introduction of "Tonight." The theatrics of this one is just the perfect amount I like, not too much, not too little! Really unique love song about serenading an overdosing lover. This album appears to get increasingly glammier, as we move to "Success." A fun track characterized as the throwaway song on the album, but still catchy. The call and response between Iggy and then Bowie musically subverts the message of "The Passenger," as Bowie follows and repeats Iggy's line. The album appears to break down on "Turn Blue," in which Iggy goes into full heroin-afflicted ramble. There's a mix of almost intelligible and illogical musings related to religion, sexuality, and race. It seems that they're only meant to be taken seriously on the level of "yeah - this guy's on something!" During this time apparently, Iggy was struggling to kick his heroin addiction while in Germany with Bowie. With this context and with the beautiful instrumentation, "Turn Blue's" almost seven minutes helps us get a sense of what Iggy was going through. "Neighborhood Threat" inherits some of the Stooges' darker, slightly fuzzed guitar sound. The lyrics seem to focus on the periphery of the city, the unhoused, the hungry, the addicted. Iggy asks if, after seeing someone in this state, will you still bet against them? He highlights the reality of a society built against them, perhaps illuminating his fear as a recovering heroin addict. Finally, we reach "Fall in Love With Me," a track I already know and really like. I didn't know, however, that this album closer came about when the session musicians all decided to swap instruments and jam. A sort of light-hearted ending that shows we can create great things with our friends and companions: a potential thematic summary of Bowie and Pop's personal and professional relationship.

Never mind The Stooges, this is peak era Iggy, well on record at least. Iggy and Bowie is the dream team innit. I would have thought The Idiot and the Berlin Trilogy are all on this list as well which says a lot about how creative these two were during that period.

Goes from a bit abrasive to smooth seamlessly, loving it

Iggy’s best work imo. Really manages to keep the raw energy of his earlier work while refining his approach to make it more assertive and assessable

Wow how have I missed this. Not just the hits, but the Bowie collaboration which led to Bowie’s “Tonight” album, and the last track with Hunt and Tony Sales which leads right to Tin Machine!

Why does this song about heroin make me want to go on a family friendly cruise? Lots of Bowie. Lyrically driven. Obviously love Lust for Life and The Passenger but Success is another stand out. Each song feels well crafted - lots of thought and love in each track where a significant amount of the other albums we've listened to have an almost self aware amount of filler between stand out tracks. I've always heard Iggy Pop was the man. This album drives that home.

I already knew the song with the same name, I enjoy it. The whole album is good, but not life changing for me, probably at the time it was very liked.

All throughout I was thinking "this guy is doing a pretty great Bowie impression" and, lo and behold, the man's fingerprints are all over this album. Therefore it gets top marks. Brill.

"Lust for Life" is the second solo studio album by Iggy Pop. It was recorded in collaboration with David Bowie after they were on tour to support his previous album "The Idiot." It was also recorded in Berlin as Iggy and Bowie were trying to get clean battling drug addictions. The writing, recording and mixing only took eight days as Iggy was trying to emulate Bowie's quick pace and was more involved in the music writing. Bowie had pretty much written most of the music for "The Idiot." The music was noted as being more Stooges-like and rocking than his previous album. I'll definitely agree with that on the side one songs. There's a pace and groove that rocks. I also think using his touring band helped as they are very tight. The band was Iggy (vocals), Bowie (keyboards), Ricky Gardiner (guitar), Carlos Alomar (guitar), Tony Fox (bass) and Hunt Sales (drums). "Lust for Life" start the album off strong with the drum beat and guitar. A pounding groove. Melody doubled by the instruments. The song was inspired by Morse code used by the American Forces Network News in Berlin. It's upbeat but the lyrics have a theme of you need to lust for life to keep from killing yourself (to me). "Sixteen" is where I really heard The Stooges. Iggy screaming. Edgy guitar. I think simply just lusting after a girl. "The Passenger" has just a great, great guitar melody. Those chords were written by guitarist Ricky Gardiner. The song was inspired by a Jim Morrison poem...modern life as a journey by car. A haunting sounding song especially with the backing vocals and chorus. The second side begins with "Success." You can hear the Bowie influence here with his keyboards and backing vocals. It's upbeat and has a 70's Bowie soulful feel. Iggy continues the 70's soul going in "Turn Blue." Igyy singing, screaming, talking. It's about heroin. The music is sort of bluesy. The album closer is "Fall in Love With Me" and has a groovy feel with the keyboards and organ. Interesting guitar..almost a separate guitar solo going on in addition the keyboard driven melody and rhythm. I think Iggy just lusting after a girl...again. This is a very, very good album. A decent variety of styles; some songs are straight-forward rock, the second side seems more Bowie soul-influenced and then you have two of his best songs in "Lust for Life" and "The Passenger." A high recommendation.

Fantastic album by Iggy, definitely his best. I can feel Bowie's hand on the whole thing, which is definitely not a bad thing. Hell, in some places it almost sounds like Bowie's singing (and I'm not talking about the parts where Bowie is ACTUALLY doing backing vocals). I was most familiar with the songs 'Lust for Life' and 'The Passenger,' but I'd have a hard time picking out a weak song in the album. 'Sixteen' somehow manages to keep the pace after 'Lust for Life.' 'Tonight' starts out with this triumphant, choir-like music that makes it feel larger than life. 'Turn Blue' is weird but, like Bowie, Iggy makes weird work in his favor. Just all around five stars outta five.

Lust for Life and The Idiot both sound very much like Bowie albums in disguise and are great Iggy Pop albums. Presumably The Idiot is also on the list - both illustrate the enormous difference in quality between albums on the list over time. (Would also be appropriate if Blah-Blah-Blah is on the list too but I suppose it is not.)

Absolutely wonderful.

Classic album. 'The Passenger' is such a great song.

Two of the biggest music powerhouses of their time, arguably at the peak of their creativity, collaborating once again on what is easily Iggy’s best album. The raw power of The Stooges work may be fading, but Pop still has the juice when he wants it. His worst impulses being reigned in by Bowie is what keeps this album flying though, and pushes his sound into territory Pop likely wouldn’t have explored on his own. The balance between the two is perfect, and the results speak for themselves. Hard not to enjoy an album when the opener is Lust for Life.

Pretty fun album, but I think I like the full Stooges meal better than Iggy-a-la-carte. Some really catchy guitar hooks just squeak this out a fourth star from me.

This album gets 3 stars for The Passenger by itself. The other tracks are classic Iggy. I feel connected to Iggy because, so I'm told, he lived in the same apartment in Ann Arbor that I did.

A special album, to my opinion. Nice to have heard once more. I used to have this album on a cassette. With some special songs Lust for life, Passenger and Tonight. This last song I also love very much performed live by David Bowie and Tina Turner. I found out that the link to David Bowie and the song Tonight lies in the production of Davis Bowie of Iggy Pop.

Lust for Life I remember having a best of Iggy and the Stooges CD which had Lust for Life and The Passenger as the sole representatives of this album, so consequently I know nothing of the rest of it. Lust for Life and The Passenger are great of course, brilliant bits of late 70s rock, Lust for Life’s 50s-ish rock n roll feel with Iggy’s drawling, punkish charisma is a great combination. I’ve never so closely listened to The Passenger before and there is some excellent guitar under the vocals in the 2nd half. And of course it’s a great song with a fantastic sense of woozy, vaguely sinister momentum. I know it was a different time but why were people in the 60s and 70s obsessed with singing about 16 year old girls? Sixteen adds to that canon, and from 45 years later it does feel a bit icky. Some Weird Sin is ok, but the guitar licks feel a bit cheesy. The bass and drums are excellent throughout, and when Carlos Alomar plays lead it's good, but there’s something about Ricky Gardiner’s tone and playing that sometimes feels a bit dated. For a Bowie-produced and co-written album it feels like he generally only has a faint spectral hand in matters, apart from the backing vocals and, of course, Tonight and then the excellently melodramatic Turn Blue (even though it definitely sounds like Iggy’s singing I Shat Myself Down). Success is fine, pretty catchy and the backing vocals are very good. Neighbourhood Threat feels like a pre Post-Punk New Wave track, and has a nice simmering slightly malevolent quality. Rhythmically Fall in Love with Me is great, and it has a real Station to Station/Lodger feel to it, a great closing track Not quite sure where this sits, it has some absolute bangers in Lust for Life, The Passenger and Tonight, and great tracks in Turn Blue, Neighbourhood Threat and Fall in Love With Me, but Sixteen, Some Weird Sin and Success are a little underwhelming in comparison, and there’s something about the whole thing I find doesn’t quite grab me fully. It’s clearly a very good album, but it’s probably on the cusp of 3 and 4, and based on how often I might want to revisit, I think I’ll settle on 3. 🍾🍾🍾 Playlist submission: The Passenger

Rough sleeper music. Tough and edgy because it could have its head kicked in any minute. Heard it not just as the collapse of the 60s dream but of the Bretton Woods agreement, which may be the same thing.

On this album we explore more about Iggys pedo tendencies.

A great album. Even the track List for Life is great. The Passenger is one of my favorites. I listen to it again and again. 5/5

With a face like that, how can you rate it any less?

Rocking and Rolling, great band, strong set of songs, Iggy at his most charming on the cover - what's not to love?

Classic punk album that influenced a lot of bands good listen!

The original!

Iggy Pop figura clave en la música, tanto en solitario como con The Stooges. Su etapa alemana con Bowie da para varios libros y películas. Publicaron algunos de los mejores discos de la historia e iluminaron la música durante décadas. Este Lust for life es más completo y mejor que The Idiot, publicado el mismo año, el 77, uno de los momentos clave en la historia del rock. Sin embargo fue un fracaso, en buena parte debido a que RCA empleo todos sus recursos para publicar los discos de Elvis Presley, muerto la misma semana en que se publicó este disco. Por tanto no había manera de comprar el disco porque no había suficientes producidos. La apertura con la homómina Lust for life es todo un clásico. Es todo un pepinazo como el otro más conocido del disco: The passenger. Sixteen es un tema rock más clásico, con aroma stoniano. Some weird sin y Success también. Este fue otro de los singles del disco. Tonight es una maravilla, con esa voz y producción (coros incluídos) tan Bowie. Resuena a Sound and Vision. Turn blue, Neighborhood threat y Fell in love with me, esta última la habrán escuchado bastante gente como The Strokes o Supergrass, completan un álbum tan resplandeciente como la foto de la portada. Hay sitio para Motown, Station to station y Thin white Duke, para sintetizadores pero sobre todo una buena e inspirada colección de temazos y melodías. Discazo con todas la letras. Otros discos del 77 fueron los de David Bowie, Sex Pistols, Talking Heads, Ramones, The Clash, Television, Wire, Suicide, Bob Marley, Iggy Pop, The Jam, Suicide, Mink Deville, Kraftwerk, The Modern Lovers, Elvis costello... también Muddy Waters, Peter Gabriel, Dennis Wilson, Fleetwood Mac, ELO, y Bee Gees...

Several mysteries circle about the citizens of Wellsville. One such mystery was occasionally spoken of, though carefully, regarding our neighbor James "Pop" Mecklenberg. The seamingly unassuming father of my little brother's best friend. Most believe he was simply a burnout of the 1960s counterculture music scene. But legend would have it that after a series of self-destructive episodes leading to an extended stay in a mental institution, he was once revitalized by a keyboard playing sage-like figure who called himself "The Master of Reinvention". Soon after, Mecklenberg would team up with the children of Soupy Sales to form a new rock band. With "The Master" as their guide, they would find a new, abrasive and hypnotic sound which has been described by adults everywhere as playing a key role in the moral decline of western civilization. The younger generation, however, would recognize this new sound as something that changed the trajectory of rock and roll forever. But the strangest element of this legend? Some say that over time, James "Pop" Mecklenberg developed mutant abilities, harnessing raw power and performing unnatural and unspeakable feats. Now, the only thing strong enough to hold back his powers are his tightly presses button up t-shirts. Some believe he's been waiting for just the right time to unleash his powers again which can both save and destroy.

David Bowie and Iggy Pop equal awesome

4.7 Way too many personal favorite songs of mine on this album not to give it a 5 star rating. Neighborhood Threat is a burner.

It’s wild how this music was seen as rebellious back in the day and now it’s on Nissan commercials and played at sporting events. Just sounds like good ole rock and roll.

No sabía qué pensar de este artista, solo lo conocía de nombre, pero me encantó!

Just great stuff. Could sit in a bar listening to this all day.

Hate the album cover, but love the album. The B side really won me over.

The unstoppable Iggy Pop. There is the old saying about the only survivors after the apocalypse will be Keith Richards and the cockroaches but can be damn sure Iggy will be there too. There is an unbounded decadence, depravity and ultimately joy in this record. You can hear the fingers on the strings, the missed kick drums and the sound of songs being written and recorded and served straight to your ears. Though it is not perfect I don't think it ever was meant to be which in turn makes it perfect. No wonder he's smiling

Absolute gem. Incredibly endearing, which is weird for the genre and a lot of the subject matter. Absolutely belongs on this list in every way, shape, and form. 5/5

A bone fide five star classic album. From the most distinctive opening, to the swagger of The Passenger, it's just... Sheer Power. Do your ears a favour, and have a listen.

I love this album! Punk yet catchy pop that flows really easily. Its such a good listen. Iggy with Bowie is some double act. Favourite song: The Passanger and lust for life. Least favourite: Album artwork: Iconic cover

Two exceptional artists, one exceptional album. Even if you don't know about Bowie's involvement, if you don't hear it by "Tonight" you're probably deaf.

Classic rock n roll staple

### 1. **Rhythmic Drive and Production Techniques** - **Pulsating Rhythm and Motorik Beat**: The rhythm of tracks like "Lust for Life" is famously driven by the "motorik" beat—a steady, repetitive rhythm reminiscent of Krautrock. It relies on a relentless kick-snare pattern that propels the song forward, providing a hypnotic feel. As a producer, you might appreciate how this rhythmic base offers a constant, high-energy pulse that contrasts beautifully with Iggy Pop’s dynamic vocal delivery. - **Production Insight**: The use of a dry, non-reverberant drum recording—characteristic of the late 70s—was likely a choice made to give a sense of immediacy and a raw, almost live feel. The balance between room ambience and tight mic'ing is crucial here, achieving an intimate yet forceful sound. ### 2. **Harmonic Simplicity and Energy** - **Limited Harmonic Range**: The harmonic content of "Lust for Life" is deceptively simple, often revolving around just a couple of chords. For instance, the title track essentially builds on a repeating I-IV progression (C to F). This simplicity gives room for the driving rhythm and vocal performance to shine without competing harmonic complexity. - **Writing Perspective**: For a songwriter, this minimalistic harmonic approach shows how repetition can create tension and excitement when combined with dynamic lyrics and changes in arrangement. Using limited chord changes can be effective in driving a song's energy without it becoming harmonically overbearing. ### 3. **Use of Modal Mixture** - **Mixing Major and Minor Influences**: Tracks like "The Passenger" use modal mixture to create an interesting and slightly unsettling mood. The song is mostly based in a minor mode but occasionally incorporates major chords that offer a sense of resolution or brightness, which feels unexpected in an otherwise dark soundscape. This technique adds complexity to the emotional experience of the song. - **Theoretical Application**: The use of both major and minor tonalities reflects Iggy Pop’s themes of existential exploration. For a writer, it's worth noting how the music’s tonal shifts mirror lyrical moods, providing a deeper narrative link between harmony and storytelling. ### 4. **Melodic Line and Vocal Performance** - **Angular, Speak-Sung Vocals**: Iggy Pop’s vocals are almost spoken in parts, which creates a sense of storytelling more than singing. His vocal delivery is not about technical perfection but raw emotion and connection. Melodically, there are many jumps and large intervals that give an angular and dynamic feel to the vocal lines, especially in "Neighborhood Threat." - **Engineering Techniques**: To achieve the necessary emphasis on Iggy's voice, the engineering relies on light compression to keep the vocals forward without overpowering the mix. A subtle plate reverb adds depth, but the vocal remains mostly dry, keeping it intimate. ### 5. **Bassline and Groove** - **Melodic Basslines**: In tracks like "Lust for Life," the bassline serves a melodic function and carries much of the song's movement. The prominent and catchy bass riff serves as a hook, which is crucial in the song's memorable nature. The bass often takes on a role usually reserved for a lead guitar, driving the melody. - **Production Note**: The use of minimal EQ and a slightly driven DI signal allows the bass to retain its melodic clarity while still locking in rhythmically with the drums. This creates a cohesive groove that keeps listeners engaged. ### 6. **Layering and Dynamics** - **Sparse Instrumentation and Dynamic Growth**: The arrangements in "Lust for Life" often start sparse, then gradually build by layering guitars, piano, or additional percussion elements, creating a dynamic arc throughout the track. This arrangement technique helps to keep a relatively simple progression engaging over several minutes. - **Arrangement Technique**: The gradual layering of elements showcases how to effectively manage dynamics in an arrangement. Each new layer adds a subtle shift in texture and energy, which is a powerful tool for keeping the listener’s interest across repetitive structures. ### 7. **Influence of David Bowie** - **Bowie’s Synth and Harmonization**: The influence of co-producer David Bowie is apparent in the synth textures and vocal harmonies. The synths often act as pads that subtly fill the space without taking away from the rhythm section's drive. - **Engineering and Writing Insight**: As a producer, note how the synths were likely filtered to remove low-end content, allowing them to sit above the mix without clashing with the bass. Harmonically, Bowie’s harmonies often add unexpected color, like major 7ths or suspensions, contributing to the album’s distinctive, sophisticated edge. ### 8. **Song Form and Energy** - **Loose, Almost Improvised Feel**: Many of the songs have a loose structure, which adds to the punk ethos of the album. The form is sometimes unpredictable, giving the sense that the music is spontaneous, which serves the raw energy of the record well. - **Writer's Perspective**: This approach is a great reminder that rigid adherence to traditional song forms isn't always necessary. Breaking away from verse-chorus norms can create an element of surprise and authenticity in music, which listeners often find refreshing. These elements collectively create the distinctive energy of "Lust for Life," blending simplicity with unexpected harmonic twists, and raw vocal energy with rhythmic drive. The album’s success is as much about the performances and production choices as it is about the underlying music theory.

One of my all time favorites.

Hit after hit after hit

2nd of Iggy's albums released in 1977 and my favourite of the 2 and probably my favourite Iggy Pop album. Packed full of excellent tunes with so absolute bangers, Lust For Life is an iconic track but for me The Passenger is the highlight with that catchy guitar. Let's face it Bowie & Iggy made a great team and anything Bowie did near this time was solid gold so why would this be any different as he produces and has a hand in writing 7 of the 9 tracks.

23/09/24

¡Por fin viernes! Nuevamente aparece la pregunta ¿qué decir de éste disco y de esta bestia del rock que no se haya dicho? Arranca súper arriba con el track homónimo al álbum y sigue con un montón de temazos, bailables casi todos, imposibles de diseccionar, todo con los toques de David Bowie en la producción. Un lujo total.

Full of fun and attitude, Iggy really does just swagger his way through these tracks. Passenger, Success, Turn Blue, the title track... there's just so much personality oozing from Iggy as he shouts and croons his way through this album. Everything is focused towards putting Iggy front and centre and it works really well, but with loads of catchy little hooks. Then you've got Bowie with keyboards, backing vocals galore - and the fact this was wrote, recorded and mixed in eight days (after the two had much success together with The Idiot, Low et al) makes it all the more remarkable - and also make so much sense. It really does feel like things weren't overthought too much and it just feels really natural, and like Bowie's influence really brought out the best in Iggy as the two friends were overcoming their struggles and addictions. Great vibes, memorable songs. 9/10

Choose your future, choose life.

Oh, yes! Even listened to this multiple times, because i loved it! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

🎧This was a terrific listen, and I’ll be spending more time with it. Everybody knows the title track and The Passenger—both great, the latter maybe my favorite Iggy song ever, but everything else here is basically top notch as well. Joyful and irresistible post-punk from Iggy Pop and David Bowie, both at the peak of their powers

Have on vinyl. No skipped tracks, never gets old.

Very fortunate to have seen the great man live not once but twice, a force of nature, captured perfectly on this album

Solid record, Iggy Pop is a gem, not a single bad song on here. Great old-fashioned rock & roll, almost sounds like a live record.

Iggy & Ziggy. Top combination. I have the LP. Love it.

Great Bowie album!

J'ai vraiment aimé cet album. C'est vraiment le genre de classiques que je n'avais jamais essayé avant que je veux découvrir avec ce projet. J'ai trouvé que c'était tellement intéressant artistiquement, très en avance sur son temps. Définitivement à réécouter. 9.5/10

Iggy's finest. Accessible, yet punk rock enough to stand the test of time.

Hi

I did not know that Lust for Life or The Passenger were Iggy Pop tracks. Timeless songs, catchy and featured in Tons of media decades after release. II hope there is more Iggy in the list.

I've listened to The Stooges a lot, and heard a couple of Pop's solo songs, so I was excited for this song. It lived up to expectations. It's not as raw as The Stooges, but it's got more edge to it than the poppier works Bowie was attached to.

Hell yeah this is a strong classic. Any albums having both Lust for Life AND The Passenger would qualify.

Nice

Bangers: Lust for Life The Passenger

God, wat een aandoenlijke lach heeft Iggy Pop op de albumcover. Alsof ie alleen maar over tuinieren en liefde gaat zingen. Niets is minder waar, het druggebruik staat centraal bij het album. In samenwerking met Bowie zijn er wat geweldige nummers op dit album te vinden. Te beginnen met de openingstrack Lust For Life. Deze ode aan de heroïnenaald luistert ook weg alsof de adrenaline door je eigen lichaam heen giert. Da’s knap. Ook Sixteen is sterk, de stem van Iggy is hier zo goed. Oke, de lyrics kunnen echt niet, vooral anno 2024, maar boeie. Some Weird Sin doet me een beetje denken aan het oude werk van de Stones. Misschien door de handclaps op de achtergrond (Get Off My Cloud). Wat zou trouwens toch die weird sin zijn waar Iggy over zingt…? The Passenger is een van de beste nummers. Ooit gemaakt. Verder hoef ik er geen woorden aan vuil te maken. Tonight en Success hebben niet de energie die de eerdere nummers hebben. De slow blues op Turn Blue was bijzonder, met Bowie die ook terug te horen is met achtergrondvocaaltjes. Neighborhood Threat en Fall In Love With Me zijn weer sterk, en zorgen voor een overweldigend positief gevoel voor het album. Rating: 9,5/10 Highlights: Lust For Life, Sixteen, The Passenger, Fall In Love With Me

Todella hauska ja tällä kertaa david bowie... jossain siellä... kuulemmanpitämänen mukaan...

Overrated but still very good

To my delight, this is the second time this week that I have received an Iggy Pop's album. From the same year! It still sounds dangerous and sexy, but the difference between this album and "The Idiot" is that here now we have excellent compositions from the beginning to the end of the album, including songs like "Lust For Life", "Success", "Neighborhood Threat" and the classic "The Passenger" which I knew from the voice of Siouxsie Sioux. I was very happy to discover that the relationship between Iggy and Bowie wasn't just a figment of my imagination. Bowie in fact produced the album and composed some of the songs. It is possible to notice in the album, some elements of what would become Post Punk and Goth Rock in the future. Even New Wave is possible to notice in the album's sound. My rule is clear: Every album that catches my attention the first time gets 5 stars!

КАК ВОВРЕМЯ ТО) На днях слушала. Видимо, мне нравится всё творчество Игги. Какой то лоуфайный панк (если так можно выразиться), слушать очень приятно.

This was a pleasant surprise — it has all the sounds of modern alt+pop+rock that I love. Surely Iggy Pop paved the way for much of the music I consume on a regular basis. Much of this album reminded me of Franz Ferdinand. Also, Iggy Pop’s vocal intonations reminded me of Tim Curry’s singing in Rocky Horror Picture Show. A weird comparison maybe, but I can’t unhear it. Regardless, I see myself returning to the first 6 tracks of the album. The whole first 2/3!

Good album

Iggy has had some great solo albums, and I think this is the best one. There are great songs from beginning (the sublime title track) to end, with an especially stellar three song run in The Passenger, Tonight, and Success. David Bowie’s fingerprints are all over the record, which is never a bad thing.

The energetic counterpart to The Idiot. I absolutely loved this. He put six absolute bangers in a row straight away. And yes, many tables are in fact made of wood.

Another killer album from Iggy Pop. I like how rowdy and upbeat this one is. The title is accurate. The drumming in particular here is a highlight, with rollicking beats that really propel the songs.

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very cool!

I have no idea how he did it. Made 3 legendary punk albums with The Stooges, perfecting the genre before it was really even a thing. Then he goes solo and in the same year drops two classics, this and 'The Idiot'. Iggy is incredible, it'll be a huge loss to the world of music when we lose him.

Awesome

I FREAKING LOVE THIS ALBUM! Sorry, I'm a sucker for 70's Iggy Pop. This album has one of the most dynamic drums ever recorder (just listen to "Lust for Life"), iconic songs ("The Passenger"), and amazing deeper cuts ("Neighborhood Threat"). Sorry for my biased opinion and rating, but I do think that Iggy Pop deserves more credit than the one he usually gets. Also, bonus points for those Bowie backing vocals (e.g. "Tonight").

Love this album.

Iggy Bop more like. Sick album. I've enjoyed the Stooges before but there's something special about Iggy's collaborations with Bowie, where I think the former's snarl and roughness is complemented by the latter's tenderness and charm. Love the production on this album - the guitars hit so hard and some of the rhythms here are so infectious too. Best Song: The Passenger Worst Song: Turn Blue Score: 9/10

My first 5-star for a first listen. This is just oozing in style and personality. It’s got a mild camp factor that Lou Reed turns up a notch in Transformer. I already knew and liked a couple of these songs - lust for life obviously, and the excellent Bowie-Tina Turner cover of Tonight - and they’re even better in the album context. Turn Blue was a new favourite, earning its 7-minute runtime with its turbulent vocals and emotional gut-punch lyrics (“Mama, what colour will the lights be? / will they turn blue on me?”). Despite some of the dark subject matter, this gave me some zest for life on a gloomy spring morning. New favourite!

Already heard it!

The only Iggy Pop album I've ever listened to is The Stooges' Raw Power, but aside from cranking up "Search and Destroy" every now and again, I haven't listened to that album in probably 15 years or so. Given the good reviews for this album, I had pretty high hopes heading into it. I didn't think I was familiar with any of the songs on this album, but right away, I recognized the title track... from a Carnival Cruise commercial... that's not very punk rock! But hey, a man's gotta eat, and "Lust for Life" is a complete banger, so I won't deduct any style points for that. That song really has it all: tambourine playing, bluesy guitar playing, a great bass line, and David Bowie on piano. "Sixteen," "Some Weird Sin," and the passenger were great too; they had a lot of the same elements as the title track, but each had a different vocal style that made them really unique. "Tonight" and "Success" were where I could really feel David Bowie's influence in the writing of the music. They both had that touch of 'David Bowie' glam to them, without feeling derivative. "Turn Blue" was the low point of the album for me; the first time I listened to it, I really felt every second of its run time. But the album closed out really strong with "Neighborhood Threat" and "Fall In Love With Me." There was something really familiar about "Fall In Love With Me," but I can't put my finger on it. Maybe it reminds me of Arctic Monkeys or The Strokes? Oh well, it doesn't matter, because I loved the vocals and guitar playing on it. This was a fantastic album, and I really loved its garage rock sound, coupled with David Bowie's music writing skills. I wouldn't say that I loved this album, but I think it's objectively good, which is how I felt about The Velvet Underground and Nico. Iggy Pop is a tremendous influence on music, and it's wild to me that this album came out in the seventies, because it sounds like it could have come out in the early aughts. This album has definitely held up, and deserves a spot on this list.

Great energy in this album. Always have great respect for Iggy Pop.

I really, really enjoyed this album. Iggy Pop is not somebody I (knowingly) experienced much of before this book, but he's somebody that's really captured my interest. Is it primarily due to his proximity to Bowie? Maybe, but their styles are very distinct to me despite being clear influences on each other. The Berlin Era is something I will study extensively at some point because the amount of great music it produced as essentially a rehab exercise is so interesting. Favorite track: The Passenger

Man why dont I listen to more Iggy Pop? This was fantastic!

Loved it! Or maybe it was just lust. Get it? See what I did there? Cause it’s called Lust for Life!

The Passenger is a stand-out. The album is solid and exposes me to music I normally don't listen to.

relisten. not many albums make me wanna get up and dance the way this one does. the title is literally spot on.

Peak Berlin Iggy Bowie cosplay. Great playing thru our.

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