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.

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.

“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

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

Anything Bowie has a hand in is gold.

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.

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)

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.

On this album we explore more about Iggys pedo tendencies.

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

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

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

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!

### 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.

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

"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.

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.

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!

I keep listening to it, hoping I get it, but I don't. It's not bad, certainly. It's lyrically pretty interesting, but it rehashes the same themes, both musically and lyrically, enough to find it a bit boring. There's also no standout song I'm ready to throw down money for. It's got the big problem of a super group without being one: Pop and Bowie don't build on each other. It's fine, but I'd rather listen to a real Bowie song or a real Stooges song.

Absolutely a classic. Obviously I had heard the title track, but mostly not the rest of the album. It's all great. Iggy deserves fame for sure. On a whim, I listened to Lana Del Rey's album by the same name, and it is absolutely fantastic. Obviously she has the benefit of 40 years of advancements in technology, and no doubt a lot more funding. But damn, hers was better.

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

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.

Rarely do I enter an album hoping for more of the singles' sound and find just that. This was a perfect match for my expectations.

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.

Side One of this is probably peak Pop. Any side with both the title track opener and The Passenger is going to be right up there. Super creepy album cover, though. I can't look at it for too long. That photo freaks me out and I couldn't tell you why.

Although it would have been nice to have gotten this album a bit further spaced apart from "The Idiot", I'm still really impressed at how much better this album is than the earlier collaboration with David Bowie, certainly in terms of sounding like and reflecting Iggy Pop's persona and style. This gets four stars alone for the two hits "Lust for Life" (with a great, manic, and *very* post-dated, video that was clearly part of the "Trainspotting" mania, but showcases how well Iggy Pop fared twenty or more years later) and "The Passenger" (easily his best song ever), but most of the tracks are very solid (maybe not "Sixteen", and "Turn blue" reminds me a bit of the too-rambling nature of Lou Reed's "Heroin"), and I also enjoyed "Some weird sin", "Success" and "Fall in love with me". A shame that RCA buried this album due to Elvis' death right before its release, not even bothering to press more copies when the album sold out; I can see why Iggy Pop fled RCA as quickly as he could after that experience. And funny too that it took "Trainspotting" to (re)rocket him to fame and glory (I'll admit that's how I first became familiar with his music...).

Two obvious bangers, but Iggy dialling up the rock tamed the adventurousness that preceded.

Pretty great, didn't realize how much of this was written by Bowie. Not quite as good as "The Idiot", a high bar.

An album bursting with energy and confidence. Iggy Pop sounds like a man who’s survived chaos and now dances on the ruins. You get swept up by the raw, rebellious rock attitude, especially in the iconic title track and the moody The Passenger. David Bowie’s influence is unmistakable in the arrangements and atmosphere, adding an extra layer of brilliance. A ragged, yet magnificent classic. 4/5

8.5/10 A really fantastic album I was sure I'd listened to before but seemingly never have in full. Definitely one to add to the rotation and even buy on vinyl because it's a zero skip album and I could easily imagine it growing on me on subsequent listens. At high volume it's even kind of dancy - had a little boogie in the kitchen with Moon. Highlights include The Passenger (of course), Tonight and Fall In Love WIth Me Listens: 2

Fun album with some surprises!

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.

Apparently I didn't like Iggy Pop's "The Idiot" very much a few months ago. But "Lust for Life" was better. The first five songs were great - I don't think I ever realized "The Passenger" was Iggy. "Success" was the least successful song on the album for me, but the rest was strong, and definitely makes me much more likely to revisit Iggy than "The Idiot."

Iggy at his most focused and flat-out rockin' post-Stooges. Rock and roll!

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.

David Bowie’s fingerprints are all over this album but Iggy Pop will never have the pump and charisma of his friend. Also the songs are only OK.

Lust for life is A+. Passenger is A-. Rest of the album is a B.

Random thoughts: * I still crack up when I see Lust For Life used as a commercial song for Carnival Cruises? I wish they had kept the liquor and rugs line in there. * This was less punk and more pop/melodic than I expected. * I really like the track "The Passenger". I'm shocked to see it is his number one streamed song at 435 million, while "Lust For Life" is only at 165 million. Someone needs to explain this.

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.

Even when I escape Bowie, I can't escape Bowie. I thought I was hallucinating his voice on The Passenger until I looked at the Genius lyrics page and saw that Bowie does backup vocals. Scared me half to death. He also wrote and produced this album, and did backup vocals on a couple other songs. I'm going insane. The two songs about loving young girls and the one where he's high out of his mind and screaming about black women isn't helping. Must be Lusting for Life in prison.

It’s tough with albums that sound mediocre to me as the listener. I’m extremely apathetic to this but it’s not the albums fault. That being said, gave it multiple plays and it didn’t stick out.

I suppose this is a little more enjoyable than The Idiot, but still mostly meh. I find Iggy Pop tends to be a lot more style than substance usually, and that's what seems to be going on here more often than not.

Gross!

Found the first song quite annoying. I hope the second song is bett- oh right he's being massive nonce now, nice. Feels quite soulless to me. The vocals are weak. He's doing 70s voice and quite badly. I didn't realise this song is The Passenger or that it's by him - i don't like it lol This feels like 70s slop in the same way when I was growing up loads of bands copied The Libertines and then later Arctic Monkeys except somehow this has endured. It's shit. Lol I truly am finding this completely insufferable. Turn Blue is genuinely one of the worst songs I've ever heard. I can't wait to 1 star this shite

Lust for Life - 5/5 Sixteen - 3.5/5 Some Weird Sin - 4.5/5 The Passenger - 5/5 Tonight - 4/5 Success - 4.5/5 Turn Blue - 3/5 Neighborhood Threat - 4.5/5 Fall in Love With Me - 4.5/5 In a contrast to his first solo outing which was trying to identify as anything but rock, Iggy Pop and David Bowie decided that they wanted to embrace the rock n' roll aesthetic to a great effect on two songs in particular: the title track and The Passenger, which have both become songs that everyone associates Iggy Pop with. Those highs are phenomenal, but two songs on here drag it down slightly compared to his debut. I have no idea if Sixteen is supposed to be tongue-in-cheek in terms of its content, because if it isn't then it comes off as creepy. I know Turn Blue is supposed to be a heroin-induced rant but he comes off with a bad Lou Reed impression before wailing a bit too long for my taste. Despite those two duds, the rest of the album significantly makes up for those mistakes for having two songs etched in rock n' roll canon. Overall: 5/5 Favorites: Lust for Life, The Passenger, Success, Neighborhood Threat

Amazing album

I like it

I know this album relatively well and wasn't really in the mood for it. Still went with it and it won me over quite quickly, despite the fact that "Sweet Sixteen" definitely is a phrase that many songs in the 60s through the 80s used which is a bit to just go along with in 2026. Fun fact, he took his top off after the cover shoot for this album and hasn't put it back on ever since.

With each David Bowie collaboration, I’m really starting to understand the genius. Some of this is clearly Iggy: Lust for Life, Success, the Passenger (is he doing the doors?) and others are clearly Bowie (tonight, weird sin). Whatever blend of creativity it was though, this is a pretty great album. Very listenable today, a number of different modes, and interesting for most of it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

would listen to in car love tge vibe

David Bowie in his most creative era wrote most of the songs, and Iggy Pop delivers it in a signature way that in retrospect probably wasn't his idea, but it's a fun and action-packed ride nevertheless.

What can I say, its the Godfather of Punk in the Holy Trinity that is Pop, Reed and Bowie. I love this man, goddammit, and I love this album.

A top pop album with hits the kuds all love.

Rating: 4.7/5 Short Review: Messy, alive, and full of reckless energy. Feels like someone sprinting through self-destruction while grinning the whole time. Raw, charismatic, and weirdly uplifting underneath the chaos. Favorite Track: “Lust for Life.” One of the greatest opening drum patterns ever. Pure momentum.

I need to listen to more Iggy Pop this was a really fun listen

One of my favorite David Bowie albums

awesome and fun. super into it all rating: 9/10 Favorite songs: Sixteen, The Passenger, Tonight, Success

Desde la primera canción, este disco tiene ganadas las 5 estrellas. Qué letras, qué música, qué interpretación, qué poder el de Iggy Pop. Que con cada canción el disco se haga mejor cada vez, es casi un milagro. Increíble.

Very nice!

Another one where I was familiar with a few of the songs but found new ones I liked. Powerful sound.

It is absolutely wild to me that Iggy Pop released both The Idiot and Lust for Life a mere 6 Months apart in 1977. Bowie working on both albums explains a ton but man oh man what a year for Iggy Pop, dropping two fantastic albums. Opens up an interesting debate as well, what artist released the best two albums in the same year? My vote would likely go to Sabbath with their Self-Titled and Paranoid both released in 1970 but Iggy’s 1977 is close. Let’s talk about the start of this record, Lust For Life right out of the gate followed up by Sweet Sixteen with some really cool sharp, punchy guitar and an almost punky Jagger like vocal delivery from Iggy, it’s a really cool song. Some Weird Sin is another banger with a cool little guitar riff that reminds you the heavy influence Iggy and the Stooges had over The Strokes, it’s just such a fun jangle rock song. Then we get The Passanger, an all timer, not much more to say. I do appreciate the track order on Lust For Life, the back half shifts a bit but it just feels right. Fantastic, 5 stars

Iggy’s a freak, but he’s got great energy.

Awesome 👌

Just a powerhouse beginning to end

great icon of pop

Simply brilliant

Loved it. Listened to it all weekend, and then went for Iggy’s other solo stuff, too.

LFL

How could you not love those big, stupid, innocent eyes? Dude looks like Alfred E. Neuman. What a freaking slam dunk. I may not love David Bowie, but dude knew how to make the people around him better. Iggy's love for this fucked up life we live is absolutely infectious.

Such an iconic record. You can hear the future post punk sounds, early aughts revival and Mark Renton running from the cops.

ТВОЮ МАТЬ ЭТО ЖЕ ИГИ ПОП. ОБЕЗАТЕЛЬНО К ПРОСЛУШИВАНИЮ. НАКОНЕЦ ТО ЧТО ОБЕЗАТЕЛЬНО К ПРОСЛУШИВАНИЮ !!!!!

Some catchy tunes on this thing. Also, the production on this is a fucking jam. Kinda makes me feel like I missed out on this.

I absolutely love this album. It takes a lot of Bowie’s influence and production from the Idiot and injects some of Iggy’s punk attitude back into it and it feels way ahead of its time. It feels post-punk before punk really even fully took off.

Damn Bowie just pierces through hear strongly, am I hearing him doing backing vocals too? Really not sure between 4 and 5, this is great . Honestly while first side contains 2 big hits with Lust for Life and Passenger, 2 really nice tracks and new awesome discovery "Tonight". I think 2nd side is really special and Kraut influence here is clear and no wonder looking as how Bowie contributed himself stronger on it, I loved 3 out of 4 tracks on it. Rated 4.5 on RYM and honestly might have to increase The Idiot as well once it comes on this list because on RYM already rated it 4.0. Here really strongly considering 5 stars.

Another one I was happy to get! "Lust for Life" and "The Passenger" have been in the rotation for a long time, but also enjoyed "Sixteen" "Some Weird Sin" . The back half is a bit weaker but did enjoy "Neighborhood Threat" If we're going by how well some of these lyrics have aged like -300/5 . Like I know every single male rock star from this time period was very openly sleeping with underage groupies but jesus dude

Perfect album! The Passenger is a masterpiece. Lust for Life is really perfect.

++*: Fall in Love with Me ++: Lust for Life, Sixteen, Some Weird Sin, The Passenger, Tonight, Success, Turn Blue +: Neighborhood Threat 9,7/10

Legend

Fantastic early punk. De riguer listening for all fans of punk and garage rock.

Obras maestra

Me gusto mucho muy buen album

Loved it.

I mean this as a compliment: this record sounds like Iggy Pop doing killer covers of David Bowie songs. This was a brilliant collaboration. Both artists really brought out the best in each other. 5/5

My dad use to play this album on occasion and I am familiar with most of the songs, but I never properly listened to it until today. And honestly, I really enjoyed it. The Passenger and Lust for life are definitely the best tracks on here. I did not even know that David Bowie produced and sang in it. My mum will be shocked that I was completely unfamiliar with this fact. I have also listened to some albums of Iggy and the Stooges, and they were definitely ahead of their time. This was where punk music was born, and it is all thanks to the big man himself Iggy Pop who is 78 and still going.

This is a pretty great album. Standouts obviously the title track and "The Passenger", but really, the whole thing is enjoyable. Love Bowie's backing vocals too. Some dubious subject matter but unfortunately that seems to be par for the course with seventies albums.

I am a passenger.

Iconic stuff really isn’t it. Lust For Life might be one of the best running songs of all time. The Passenger is one of my favourite tracks and a stalwart of the THPS game soundtracks. Turn Blue is a mental song. Bowie’s influence on this record is noticeable but Pop remains front and centre and has one of the coolest voices in music. 5.0/5.0 I want to ow this record rn. Best Song: Lust For Life

What a corker of an album. So many bangers, 1977 but it feels so modern. Punk had only just come in, and here was Iggy doing his own mental thing. Hard to pick a favourite song but Fall in Love With Me is an outrageously good song.

fantastic album, tonight is one of iggy’s best songs

i love me a rock album

The Passenger is just an iconic song. Iggy Pop’s voice throughout the album is mesmerizing. Guitar and drums also hypnotic.

Me llevo a un lugar de mi alma que no lograba identificar, porque no había Sido consiente de lo grande que es para mí detenerme y escuchar

such a classic