Reviews (page 11 of 14)
Good good good
I just like rock music, 5/5, also this is the Stooges guy and I like that band
Hell yeah, I know the title track and Siouxsie and the Banshees version of "The Passenger" but I've never listened to this album (despite intending to for ages). This is fucking great, Iggy and Bowie making sick garage glam hit after hit.
Love Stooges, find Iggy a bit meh. This is better than the Idiot, but not by a long way. Title track, Passenger and fall in love with me doing a lot of heavy lifting here
didnt finish but of the songs I listened too this was alright at best
Iggy Pop: looking like your lesbian aunt since 1977
Decent, was like an earlier version of the strokes
Like the diversity of his music. Fun.
This is the type of album this list is good for. An album that I should have listened to a long time ago that is really good. Solid album with some great songs
Conocia las canciones populares, pero me sorprendió que todo el disco se mantenga con energia y dinamismo.
Funny to think of this as Punk... it isn't as angry and aggressive as I think of. I dare even say that I like his vocals and don't even question hierarchy, consumerism, or my existential existence after listening. Favorite tracks are Neighborhood Threat and Fall in Love with Me. I can easily imagine a modern cross-over country band covering them.
I love especially The Passenger
7 / 10 Buen sonido punk-rock. Con el toque de Bowie que produjo el trabajo.
Well, I've never been a fan of Iggy Pop, but this wasn't bad. I'd listen to it again, and may check out some of his newer stuff.
Enjoyed the sound and its uniqueness, a sort of punk-y, Velvet Underground-sounding, full of witty lines type of record
Erstaunlich poppig. Aber nicht meins. Auch zu viel Show.
Somewhere between The Beatles and punk rock gets you this classic by Iggy Pop. Energetic and catchy without a skip on it.
Stand out tracks: Lust for Life, Passenger, and Success
This album is the chronicle of excessive appetites of youth, desiring to experience everything, visit every place, and taste every person. The sun is shining, so smile like Iggy.
Favourite tracks: lust for life; the passenger; neighbourhood threat; fall in love with me; success
what can i do
Pop rock, with I fluences ranging from punky to slightly operatic
I am biased on this album haha But again, I feeeeel like it’s a bit too repetitive for me
Of course I knew the hits well - it’s aagin what I expected from the late 70s punkish era. Two songs kind of stood out - Tuen Blue and Fall In Love With Me. I guess the legend of Iggy is in his live shows - the album was just kind of uninspiring.
Nope, just couldn't relate....
This was a bop. I was hooked, Lust for Life had me going “oh it’s THAT song!” And I had Passenger on repeat several times. Listened through the whole album at least 4 times. The music fantastic and Iggy can sing! 5/5 hypnotized chickens.
Excelente álbum que con la canción Neighborhood Threat, pasa a ser soundtrack de una de mis novelas. Será un epic cover.
Oh yeah, Iggy! Killer album. Likely a top 5 album for me.
Pretty good album. The Passenger is definitely my favorite track.
Never really gave Iggy Pop much attention before. 'Lust for Life' is immediately recognizable, had no idea i) what this song was called, ii) that Iggy Pop wrote/sang it and iii) that it was this old! Great song, wonderful way to start the album. Then we immediately go to 'Sixteen' which feels VERY dated... 'show you my explosion / sweet sixteen' are lyrics that are hard to listen to in 2024 and this track alone is likely to lose the album a star. Track 4 is 'Passenger,' another song I recognize and like. I'm surprised by the number of songs I know here. The rest of the album was pretty meh... 3/5
punkigt och gott, passenger är ruggigt fin
Som med all albums är det några dåliga låtar men overall riktigt bra
Listened to this a few times - really good album and a clear influence on a lot of the post-punk/garage type band and albums of the 90s and 00s. I am sure this one is going to head into my rotation now.
The song, "Lust For Life", lives rent-free in my head. It's a timeless piece of rock and roll. To me, it sounds as fresh today as it would have in 1977. Just an astoundingly good song.
The Strokes dos 60... maneirinho
Another album, that without Bowie, we wouldn’t have.
If VH-1 had been around in the late ‘70s, IP would surely have starred in the first “Behind the Music.” The record is very good, gloriously ragged, and certainly better than The Idiot. And IP is all-in – there’s no doubting the commitment. There a handful of excellent songs – "Tonight" and "Success" the lesser known one. But I can’t escape the feeling it has a bit more cred than it deserves. LIkely that’s down to the “recovery” backstory, which doesn’t actually add anything musically.
Quintessential noisy rollicking 70s rock ‘n’ roll
I quite like some songs (Some Weird Sin, The Passenger), but it still isn’t something I would put on regularly. This album is almost the opposite of the previous Kate Bush one for me. Either the songs were boring and generic, or too weird that it gave me the ick (Turn Blue). Maybe this influenced a lot of more modern music, but now with modern music already in existence I’m not going to be returning to this album any time soon.
Not gonna lie I only listened to the first three songs. They were decent but I wasn’t wowed. I was excited to listen to this tho because iggy pop is one of those people I’ve always heard about but knew nothing about him. I liked the wiki bit about him with ziggy (coincidence on the rhyming??) stardust. Other than that cool little factoid, I’m just kinda meh.
Enjoyable to listen through. Had multiple songs that I had heard but didn’t know the name to (namely The Passenger and Lust For Life). I have always heard of Iggy Pop, but didn’t know if I knew any of his songs. Glad this one came up on the list.
The first half of the album is incredibly strong, with a classic in The Passenger and a giant in the licensing/advertisement industry with Lust For Life. But once you get to the third quarter of this album it becomes very bluesy and slows way down. The last quart picks up slightly but doesn’t finish in a memorable way. Of the 70s/80s rock stars I feel like you rarely hear about Iggy Pop and that’s unfair, because I don’t think this album should be overlooked.
Another album that I should enjoy more than I do. I know that Iggy Pop is a major influence for the Punk movement, but does that mean I have to like him? Do I have to like Doom to enjoy Call of Duty? Do I have to like newspaper comic strips to enjoy cartoons? Do I have to like 2001: A Space Odyssey to like Interstellar? That being said, it's not like the album was difficult to listen to. I just probably won't be coming back to it.
I’m not a natural Bowie fan. My other half had helped me get into him but there’s something about him I’ve found off-putting. Something about the constant ch-ch-changes in persona. Or something about slightly off Centre about his music? Anyway, I remember buying this CD and being surprised it was so Bowie-esque. It made sense in retrospect, when I learnt about their collaboration, of course. I got it because it has two of the best songs of all time on it: Lust for Life and The Passenger. But I didn’t like the rest of it. This time round I found I liked a few ofher songs - some of the more rockier stuff. But I still feel they don’t live up to the main two. If it were just Lust for Life and The Passenger I’d give it five stars. But as it is, it’s more of a three or three and a half.
Like waiting for the green light to watch chickens cross the road
Favorite Tracks: Lust For Life The Passenger Success
Favorites: Lust for Life Innovative but not my favorite
Arh et nemt lyt, og faktisk første gang jeg høre det fra ende til anden! 😁👌Ærgeligt at jeg aldrig har set dét art work før nu!
Lægger ud med en total banger. Rytmesektionen på titelnummeret smadrer derudaf så man ikke kan andet end blive ramt i hovedet af en skovlfuld energi. Samme energi fortsætter på de næste par sange inden den vuggende evergreen The Passanger tager en med på en lækker tur. Herefter bliver pladen lidt mere famlende i sit udtryk. Tydelige Bowie aftryk i produktionen. Men jeg bliver også flere gange i tvivl om det er Iggy eller Bowie der synger. Opsummerende: Det var de helt rigtige sange der blev udvalgt som singler
Do I like Iggy for once? Usually I just am not a fan of Iggy Pop, his later work just doesn't do it for me and his work with The Stooges is also just not my thing. But this album does actually do it for me! It is a great album in a way I wasn't expecting.
Dig it
Iggy my man what an album
Pretty good. Never listened to an album by him before
So, I liked passenger and a couple of other songs. But passenger was the only one where I was like, what is the name of this song?! So I think 3
Lust For Life is such an iconic track. And Bowie on backing vocals throughout? Great!
Solid punky rock!
I like 2 songs the rest not so much
masterpiece
not bad but I cant get behind the fucking tambourine playing out of tune
Classic rock
downloaded song number 4
too oldie...
A side is just hit after hit after hit. B side is slightly weaker and trails off so can't give it a perfect score, but an iconic album nonetheless. His voice is great on this record and love the raw, almost live feel to it.
Good album! Just not my taste.
It's alright
It was just ok
Loved it! Two classics but some great songs across the album and it’s a concise listen.
A classic
The Passenger is timeless, and all the rest of the songs that sound a bit like it are great. The remaining few I didn't like that much. Stand-out: Neighborhood Threat
Mucho menos de lo que parecía. Me da la sensación de que va perdiendo fuerza por el camino. Aún así es un disco muy fácil y agradable de escuchar
One of the best to ever do it, genuinely one of the best albums of the 70s
I LOVE THIS ALBUM!
Enjoyed all I was able to listen to and will be adding it to my playlist.
escuchado
No me ha gustado mucho
Didn't really know who Iggy Pop was before even though the name was familiar. Recognize the music from classic rock stations back in the day. Not bad, I can see the beginnings of punk/grunge in there which is pretty cool. Not something I would listen to often though.
When it’s good, it’s excellent. But a few songs should’ve been left on the studio floor.
it aight -7/10
No real duds, I found the last three songs a bit boring but still not bad. I enjoyed the expressive vocals
Overall I found this album unexciting, can’t really point out anything horrible or amazing but didn’t love the overall energy 5.5/10
I liked it, I felt like the shouty bits were pretty well balanced with melodic stuff. Bro is very down bad in the last song. 7/10
7.5/10 - I quite enjoyed most of the songs. None of them were bad but none of them were amazing.
this one was pretty good. I didn't really like lust for life but everything else was decent enough. 7/10
I really liked this. Great production, weird but catchy singing, upbeat and high energy. 9/10
Pretty boring for the most part.
Sixteen is a creepy song, but this overall was awesome. Success is a cool way to start the morning. It’s funny how Lust for Life sounds sort of commercial now, when I’m sure it didn’t upon release.
Pretty basic brit pop, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Turn blue definitely stood out the most. Overall a pretty good record, but not my cup of tea. Would do 2.5 stars if possible.
Great album - always loved Lust for Life and the Passenger!
Overall very much a 3.5 the first song reminded me of being stuck in a retail store forever and hearing that on a loop. The rest of the album was honestly really good. 2,3,4,5,8 and 9 were my favorites. Really liked the blues inspired track. Not a bad album but not the best.
It was okay
Ye
Maravilloso
Title track is solid. Neighborhood Threat is catchy. After that the quality falls off. For the beginner maybe find a greatest hits list for Iggy
Öfter hören, gutes Zeug. Passenger!!
4.7
There have been a lot of fours lately because all of the albums have been good. Iggy did a good job here. I liked the album. It also doesn’t change my life but it’s just really solid.
Aint nothin to write home about.
Can’t listen to this and not think of Trainspotting. One of my favorite movies with such an iconic soundtrack. And those guys loved their Iggy Pop, didn’t they. For me it's probably a 3.5ish... up to 4… I like some of the songs (Lust for Life and The Passenger ) a lot, mostly from nostalgia. The Bowie involvement is cool. Actually, Turn Blue is pretty good when I sit down and listen. Fall In Love With Me is good too, Doors kinda song.
Iggy was on star trek deep space nine. It was cool.
Realizing how Iggy Pop songs have been everywhere, and I never knew it. It's too upbeat for me, but I can appreciate its influence.
Probably my most listened to album.
The Assenger
the passenger 3.5
Ez 4.5
legal
This is horny in a way I don't understand...
Ehhhh, det er ok. En del kleine tekster. Første halvdel er bedre!
classic rock
Fun
I forget how bluesy Iggy Pop was since he was such a punk icon. Lust for Life is probably one of my favorite songs, but this whole album holds up. Some of these songs sound like they could have been recorded by Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen even. Anyway - good stuff from start to finish.
I am a fan of Iggy Pop's most famous hits, but I only liked a couple from this album. My favorite song is on here, which makes it better than most albums, but overall it was pretty okay. I would recommend at least a listen or two. Favorite Song(s): "The Passenger" (duh!), "Sixteen"
Ja, Ja der Passenger 👍
Fun.
What a classic!
I really tried to think hard as to if it was just my nostalgia giving preference to 'The Passenger' but genuinely, the rest of the album is nowhere near as good. In isolation that song gets a strong 4.5/5 but the rest is average.
Another solid Iggy Pop entry. I preferred the previous (The Idiot?) but this is still full of what made The Idiot great, and more smooth round the edges. It’s definitely poppier and less edgy, but not entirely to its detriment. Just shows a level of versatility I didn’t realise he had. Ive been a casual Iggy / Stooges fan for years but stuck to the same few records. The entries on this list are proving to me that he’s up there with the likes of Bowie in terms of being a genius. Some Weird Sin brought back nostalgic feelings of embarrassment after the band I was in as a teenager tried to cover it. I managed to forget the song ever existed. 4.5
Enjoyed this, the hits are great and there were a few more tracks not too far off the level. Quality fell off toward the end but it was fun and the songs were generally as long as they needed to be. Think I still generally preferred the stooges, the punk sound was a bit subdued here, but I think as an album this was better than his band stuff.
Thought the first half of the album was absolutely banging - Lust for Life and The Passenger of course, but Some Weird Sin and Tonight were great. I think it falls apart a bit from just over half way though, ends up being a bit grating. The influence of Bowie is somewhat evident but Iggy certainly carved his own path.
This album is miles better than "The Idiot" that we had previously. I can barely believe that these two albums were made in the same year. The first four tracks are so good it makes the later half seem less than. Overall really enjoyed. Highlights: Lust for Life Sixteen The Passenger
Didn't enjoy the previous solo Iggy album ("the idiot") we have had very much..... This was much better though. Think it came out around the same time but felt more like an Iggy album and not a Bowie album. Could still sense Bowie's influence at times though. The passenger and lust for life are both great tracks. 3.5 but it's Christmas so 4
Gewoon lekker album, niks mis mee maar ook niet zo bijzonder Would probably not buy, maar wel nice dus alsnog 3 sterren
Ja ok, war jetzt nicht schlecht. Und Passenger geht immer.
This is a fun album. I like Iggy / The Stooges, up to a point. There are some really fun, vibrant tracks on this album, and there are some stinkers. I would argue that every song is about a minute too long for the punk aesthetic.
Unfortunately it was just fine.Passenger is a banger though
Mi ricorda Trainspotting
Driving and energetic. It must be one of the earliest 80's rock albums. No such thing a s too much Bowie, at least not in 1977.
драйвовый альбом
cool!
Good selection of songs. A couple of hits. Nice but not overwhelmingly so…
Generally pretty good. Not overwhelmingly so, but better than a lot of his weird stuff.
Wow. I knew of Iggy Pop but hadn’t associated him with so many iconic songs. Really enjoyed that!
The first half of this album would be an easy 4 stars, but I don't really like the second half (and absolutely hate "Turn Blue") 3.5 Stars Favourite songs: - Lust For Life - Some Weird Sin - The Passenger
I know Iggy Pop wanted David Bowit to have less of a grip on this album, but I feel if anything this just feels like if David Bowie had continued his glam-ish hard rock rather than experimenting with different musical mediums in the late 70s. That leads to a record that has got some great emotion and gripping parts of it, as well as that Stooges edge that can be enthralling if done right. It does lose me a little on some of the lyrical choices (especially on songs like Sixteen) and a good chunk of songs losing me when they were oh so close to bringing me in, but this is still a rocking tune that feels like the perfect blend between that proto-punk sound and that more intense grip music had going into the 80s, and I think it pulls it off really well.
Genuinely don’t remember listening to this but I did
Lyrics: One of the standout features of "Lust For Life" is its lyrical content. The album is a departure from Iggy Pop's darker, more chaotic themes on previous works, offering a more optimistic and upbeat perspective. The title track, "Lust For Life," is a celebration of vitality and the sheer joy of being alive. Iggy Pop's lyrics exhibit a newfound sense of self-awareness and maturity, coupled with his signature raw, energetic delivery. The tracks range from introspective to rebellious, showcasing a variety of emotions and experiences. Music: The musical landscape of "Lust For Life" is diverse, drawing from rock, punk, and pop influences. The opening title track sets the tone with its iconic drumbeat and infectious guitar riff, creating an anthemic sound that resonates throughout the album. The guitar work, often characterized by simple yet effective riffs, complements Iggy Pop's vocals perfectly. Songs like "The Passenger" demonstrate a more melodic and experimental side, showcasing Iggy's ability to navigate different musical territories while maintaining a cohesive sound. Production: David Bowie's influence on the production of "Lust For Life" is undeniable. The collaboration between Bowie and Iggy Pop resulted in a cleaner, more polished sound compared to Iggy's previous solo efforts. The album's production captures the essence of the late '70s punk and rock scene, emphasizing a raw, unfiltered energy while still delivering a more accessible and radio-friendly product. The decision to record in Berlin added a unique atmospheric quality, contributing to the album's distinctive sonic palette. Themes: "Lust For Life" explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of pleasure. The album marks a departure from the self-destructive themes prevalent in Iggy Pop's earlier work, reflecting a newfound sense of optimism and acceptance. Tracks like "Success" delve into the complexities of fame, while "Some Weird Sin" explores the darker corners of the human psyche. The juxtaposition of light and dark themes contributes to the album's depth, providing a multi-dimensional listening experience. Influence: The influence of "Lust For Life" extends far beyond its initial release, leaving an indelible mark on the punk and rock genres. The title track, in particular, has become an anthem for vitality and exuberance, permeating popular culture through its use in films, commercials, and sporting events. Iggy Pop's collaboration with David Bowie on this album solidified both artists' legacies and played a crucial role in shaping the sound of late '70s rock. Pros: Energetic and Uplifting: "Lust For Life" is a sonic burst of energy, driven by infectious rhythms and uplifting melodies. Lyrically Rich: Iggy Pop's lyrics showcase a newfound maturity and introspection, adding depth to the album's thematic content. Innovative Production: David Bowie's influence on production contributes to the album's unique sound, blending raw punk energy with a polished finish. Diverse Musical Styles: The album explores a range of musical styles, from punk anthems to more experimental tracks, showcasing Iggy Pop's versatility. Cons: Uneven Pacing: While the album is cohesive, some listeners may find the pacing uneven, with the energetic highs occasionally interrupted by slower, more introspective tracks. Limited Variation in Vocal Style: Iggy Pop's vocal delivery, though powerful and expressive, maintains a consistent style throughout the album, potentially limiting its appeal to a broader audience. Conclusion: "Lust For Life" is a landmark album that not only defines a pivotal moment in Iggy Pop's career but also stands as a testament to the enduring power of punk rock. With its infectious energy, diverse musical styles, and meaningful lyrics, the album remains a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners across generations. While it may not be without its flaws, the overall impact and influence of "Lust For Life" on the rock genre make it a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolution of punk and the dynamic collaboration between two music legends.
4 - Difficult one for me. I love Iggy at his best but some tracks just bring the album down. I think he’s so himself that I can’t not like it though.
Never been a huge fan of Lust for Life, I think it's a fine track but it just doesn't do much for me. Some Weird Sin's intro is fun. The Passenger guitar riff has a lot of gravitas. This is a much better hit than Lust for Life for me - the vocal is much more effective. Tonight is pretty good too tbh. Don't mind Success either. Turn Blue is a bit slow and annoying. I feel like Iggy feels the need to try something different with his voice but it doesnt really work. Liked this album a fair bit more than expected. Fave Tracks: Some Weird Sin, The Passenger, Tonight, Fall in Love with Me 3.8/5
Like it more than I though I would
Can't get past how much he looks like Jason Gunn on the album cover
Was alright. Was distracted listening but it seemed like a good album.
Iggy Pop has always been untouchable - on a different plane. If anything cool is happening in music it’s because Iggy set the tone. I would guess that for most millennials like me, awareness of Iggy Pop started with Trainspotting where Danny Boyle used the title track of this album expertly. (Now that track is on cruise ship commercials, but that’s another story.) But of course anybody who was worth listening to in the 90s would was only so because of The Stooges. The solo stuff is not quite as tough as the Stooges, but damn is it good. I just watched Gimme Danger a month or so ago. The takeaway from that doc was that nobody really knew what to do with The Stooges when they hit the scene. But that music is more impressive than virtually anything that’s happening in music right now. And the obvious next step in the evolution is this album, which absolutely kicks ass. The hits from this album are obviously great, but I’ll take Neighborhood Threat 11 times out of 10. Give me the whole album. Loved it from tip to tail.
first time listening to the full album, it's great
5.0
Pretty nice.
Wahrhaftig coole Songs. Order: 1) The Passenger 2) Neighborhood Threat 4.3
4 iggy is geil
Sehr cooles Album! "Lust For Life" macht richtig Stimmung und motiviert. "The Passenger" ist natürlich auch ein Klassiker! 8.5/10
Cool
Great album, some strange subject matter though
Definitely got the theme of this album. I can see where some people may dig it. As a former addict, it made me uncomfortable. But maybe that’s the point.
Has aged like fine wine.
Један светски хит, веома добар албум. 8/10
just a really fun romp. of course a couple of classics on here but I think the album cuts are just as good. bowie and iggy in berlin, two creative dudes making a really fun album. great stuff!
Best Song: The Passenger. There's something I've always loved about a gruff voice singing a simple "la la la". It's a pleasant little juxtaposition. Worst Song: Turn Blue. Iggy unfortunately does not have the vocal abilities to perform this son, and it feels like he knows it. He resorts to just barking out phrases sometimes. And the slowly spoken, semi-sexual monologue just comes off as cheesy. Maybe Bowie could have pulled this off, but not Iggy Pop. Overall: Learning that this was a collaboration between Iggy Pop and David Bowie helps explain what I felt was wrong with this album. It felt like the vocal performance was often at odds with the way the songs were written, as though the songs weren't organically built around Iggy Pop's particular strengths. What results is an album that ends up sounding like someone doing a cover of someone else's better work.
Fantastic piece of work. Thank God for David Bowie's involvement making this album. This wasn't my first time listening to it. Even though I'm praising the album I'm still not giving it a 5/5. There are a few songs that are ok compared to awesome songs like The Passenger.
I don't know what I was expecting for this one, for some reason I didn't think I was going to like it... but this album slaps from start to finish! Had a lot of fun, only complaint is that it wasn't long enough.
This album is a bit of a mixed bag for me. I didn’t know the album but I did know a couple of the songs - the title track and Passenger. I also really like Fall in Love with Me, Neighborhood Threat, and Some Weird Sin. I thought the other songs fell a bit short. But I like the energy and overall sound.
Fun album with pretty good guitar parts! It didn’t have much of an impact on me but it was fun to dance to.
This album is 1977 in caricature. Joe Walsh guitar sounds, disco hints, a song about lusting for 16 year olds, a song lusting for a black woman. . . It is amazingly bad. so bad it is almost good?
Sounds like David Bowie and the doors had a baby so it’s pretty good
A solid rock album, a bit bowie in places but it seems everyone was then and they were friends so he was just copying his mate a little and have him write the best bit of homework, that's what friends do.
The whole album is good but there are a few songs on here that are my all time favorite.
Really like this album. Gained a better appreciation for Iggy. Looking forward to hearing more from him. Have three songs added and could see listening to the album in full in the future. A very solid 4-4.5/5.
Groovy
Soundtracking the iconic opening scene to Trainspotting, the intro and title track evokes powerful memories of my teenage years. It's such a good romp it takes something away from second track, Sixteen, before picking up again with Some Weird Sin and then into standout track The Passenger, its upbeat swagger, instantly recognisable riff, "La la la" chorus making it utterly timeless. The thing that struck me most with this album is there's a lot more to Iggy Pop than what appears on the surface, which I guess is what happens when you have spent a significant amount of time as David Bowie's protege. The Bowie-esque "Tonight" and "True Blue" with their soaring harmonies, shining guitars and varying vocal styles showcase a well-rounded musical offering beyond the bare-chested punk posturing. It's up there with Lou Reed/Velvet Underground and Bowie himself (if not quite hitting the stratospheric heights of the latter, which is an unfair comparison in itself). At 41 mins and with 9 tracks it's not an opus, but with the aforementioned Lust for Life and The Passenger, two almost culture-defining tracks, on the same album - it's hard not to love this album for this fact alone.
I would like to believe anything David Bowie touched turned to gold. This is closer to silver. Iggy kind of was the king of garage rock in the 70’s though. For an album released so late into the 70’s, it definitely feels like it’s taking from that raw power of the late 60’s and early 70’s more than anything. And you can definitely hear the Bowie on the album. Not only does he play on it, but his production style is all over this. Really, Bowie paved the way for rock artists like this. He did it with Lou Reed too. I am continually blown away at how much influence that man really had. Iggy’s voice took me a second to get used to. He has always been an interesting personality, and that bleeds through into this record. It’s dirty, energetic, and full of life. Listen to Turn Blue. The way that song ramps up and then suddenly comes to a conclusion is super cool. Objectively the most interesting song on the album. Rating: 7/10
Etonnamment excellent. Je ne suis pas trop fan d'Iggy Pop, mais là le combo Iggy + David Bowie, c'est très différent. Beaucoup moins agressif, plus pop au final, très groovy, assez crade, mais quand même un peu rapeux. Le meilleur des deux. "Lust for life", "The passenger" sont des classiques inusables, l'ensemble est très costaud. On a beau dire, avoir Bowie pour faire les choeurs, ça se ressent. Content d'avoir découvert "Tonight", "Neighborhood Threat" ou "Fall in love with me", très entêtante. J'espère juste qu'il ne parle pas de détournement de mineur comme la plutôt touchy "Sixteen" (sweet sixteen in leather boots... Oo)
Best Iggy album ever. Punk pop rock It gets no better than this
continuing to have a real cool time. music: appreciated. (⌐■ ̮ ■)
I’ve listened to the Stooges so much but never much Iggy Pop beyond the singles and a few other songs here and there. Big mistake?? I liked this better than most of the Stooges stuff I know!
Helt ok, litt Iggy som ikke vet hvor han vill. Bitvis Iggy, bitvis Bowie, bitvis Stones, bitvis dårlig Lou Reed. Høydepunkt: "Neighbourhood Threat"
loved it top to bottom
Incredible album. Wish I would've listened to it sooner.
Some tunes on here, much prefer the sound of Iggys voice here than his recent stuff
3.5-4: Similar vibe to the Ramones album but with a bit more to it, some duds later on can't spoil it. Enjoyed more than i expected
2/5 - The only real highlight on this album for me is The Passenger, but even then it's only so good. The rest is just mediocre easy listening.
Ok album, nothing that really stood out to me other than the quality of the songs not being too consistent, last few songs were a drag to get through. Iggy Pop is a bit of a shit guy. Medium/high 2.
I recognize Lust for Life. Sounds very pre-punk. Can't say I enjoyed the album but it wasn't terrible to me. 2*.
My experiences of Iggy have been quite hit or miss. The Idiot seems to be regarded as one of his best albums, yet I didn’t really like it at all. However, there are two songs on today’s album that I already know I enjoy so I’m somewhat more hopeful with this one. Let’s listen! Songs I already knew: Lust For Life, The Passenger Favourites: Lust For Life, The Passenger I will say that I enjoyed this album as a whole, but there are certainly two tracks that stand high above the rest in terms of quality. There were no bad songs here, but the rest of the album doesn’t really make itself memorable. This was certainly much easier to enjoy than The Idiot to my ears, which I’m most definitely glad about. The music is very raw, and would definitely fit under the umbrella of garage rock. I miss the days of music not being overproduced. The rawness of this was very welcome.
Good Liked tracks: Lust For Life, The Passenger
Not a fan. Too abrasive and not melodic enough for me!
Pretty good.
only heard passenger and lust for life which are two great songs but the overall album is very solid. every song really good. Glad this was on my list!
Mér hefur oft fundist Iggy vera leiðinlegur eða svona sjaldhlustanlegur en hann er bara nokkuð fínn. Sum lögin aggresív en á þessari plötu þarf mótvægið og það er þarna sem gerir plötuna mjög fína.
All good except for maybe a slow song near the end - a Berlin Bowie album in all but name and pretty upbeat (even Tonight - about a dying girl - is relatively upbeat). There are more conventional song structures here than on some of Bowie’s equivalent LPs of the period and no long Eno textured sound-scapes.
The passenger was a nice song just because the pace was a little lower. I feel like you can hear his voice a bit better in this song. Could you imagine if he had up to date equipment, his songs would probably be so goooood. Not saying they aren’t but it’s an average album
It seems pretty good for its time, just not a personal favorite. Common-ish lyrics and a bland album cover. Some decent rock in here, just not life-changing Personal Favorites: Lust for life, The passenger
Listened Before? No Album Art: 3 / 5 (This is some prime 13or30 content right here.) Alright so here we go again with Iggy Pop (this time sans Stooges). Opens on the beach-rock inspired title track that I know him best for. This song is pretty sweet even though the mixing is utter garbage. Sounds like vocals were recorded in isolation in some concrete hallway with Iggy at one end and the mic at the other; the instrumentals all lay flat beneath. I think re-mixing with the bass punched up would do this song a huge service; bassist is putting on a clinic, but you can barely hear him. The Passenger is a really cool song. Sounds like The Strokes or one of those early-2000 UK-Indie bands 40 years earlier. Once again, I wish they pushed up the guitar mixing just a bit. Tonight actually feels heavily Bowie influenced. Like the guitar work through the bridge. Neighborhood Threat is another standout track, with Fall In Love With Me tapping into that pre-Strokes sound (I think its mainly the vocal effect). In any case, this is a fine one. Definitely preferred it over the Stooges album several weeks back. Pop is clearly front and center in this one; not only in name, but also in the way that each track is mixed. I would say that generally, the songs are quite good, but I think that the mixing doesn't do the instrumental enough credit. Overall though, this is a solid one. High 3, leaning 4 here. I'll give it the nudge, because I could see myself enjoying more than one listen. Added to Library? No Songs Added to Playlists: - Lust For Life (Sunny-vibes) - The Passenger (Driving)
Unfairly went into this album thinking I wasn't going to like it because I thought it was going to be punky like him with the Stooges. But it's turned out to be a nice groovy album that I really liked . Great album to run to while listening. Adding Tonight to my playlist that song was mad funky
Starts with one of those songs I never realized was Iggy Pop that I love. Same with the Passenger. Great tunes. Some of the middle songs start to sound similar to each other but still pretty good. Neighborhood Threat sounds like Bowie. Overall a solid record. Nothing crazy special to me but enjoyable. Respectable 3.
The Passenger // Tonight // Turn Blue // Fall In Love With Me //
Kinda zoned out while listening, so no notes. Favorite track was lust for life.
Vital, energetic production supports unique view on life. Classic. Timeless.
Listen to this to get your Lust for Life back! Whilst listening to “Success” I got confirmation that a property that we’re selling is going to completion. Quite apt!
eh
3/5. I'm a fan of the stooges and Iggy but this one didn't do it for me. I didn't feel like the songwriting was up to par on this one. The instrumentation was simple but effective, and Iggy performed well but I felt like there was an energy missing, or at least this wasn't the genre of music for him, which is base rock and pop. We either need heavier or weirder. I enjoyed some of the songs but it felt like a Bowie album with someone else singing where his voice should be.
It’s 77 and Iggy has already transcended punk. It’s got the attitude and energy but feels well composed and deftly performed. I’m not really a fan of “punk” but this feels like something more.
Meh. If this is the peak, I don’t fancy the rest of it
first half of album was cool than dropped off
Bowie link.
I honestly had only the vaguest idea of who Iggy Pop is and I had never heard any of the songs on this album. But I'm a fan! I found myself bouncing my foot along to the beat, always a good sign. On the whole, catchy and peppy in just the way I like. Standouts were Lust for Life and The Passenger and it seems that I am not unique in thinking so.
It's impossible to talk about Pop's first two solo albums without mentioning David Bowie. Both 'The Idiot' and 'Lust for Life' were recorded with Bowie during the frantic year of 1977 when they were both living in Berlin, recording and touring relentlessly. 'The Idiot' was the perfect companion piece to Bowie's album 'Low'. Bowie had rescued Pop from drug addiction and the loss of his band, The Stooges, but he also took over the project. In response, 'Lust of Life' was Pop's desperate attempt to make the music his own before his mentor could exert too much influence. Despite most songs being written by Bowie, the album definitely sounds closer to a Stooges album than its predecessor. In turn, the change in direction would also later influence Bowie's next experimental album, 'Heroes'.
I can see the appeal but I don’t see it as my thing. Cool tunes though.
The music is iconic. Iggys voice is grating at points. Some songs have aged badly - like sweet sixteen. But there’s a couple of pretty perfect songs on it. I’ll be humming lust for life and Passenger all day.
idk man
Yessss
More my style, I can see where he has influenced a lot of future rock albums.
Blind album and artist. Know nothing of the guy but his name. Good 1st impression and decent album. Apparently I already liked the passenger on spotify??? It's good for sure but don't remember the song.
Recognised a couple of songs, and listened twice so a strong 4
I really haven’t liked any bowie albums we’ve had. Thought I would. Top Tracks: 1) Success 2) Sixteen
Not my cup of tea. I tried really hard to like this.
Fire out of the gate! Songs I “knew” but didn’t really know.
Scratchy screeychy
Lust For Life was quite the ride for me in terms of quality. The first 3 songs were great and really groovy but the album fell off at the fourth song and stayed that way until the eighth song which was when it got a bit better. It was quite the mixed bag but the first 3 songs were so good, it gets a 3.5 from me (adjusted to 4 for this website) Best Song: Lust For Life Worst Song: Turn Blue
lana del rey sounds different here kind of like bowie
Love some Iggy!
Could see this being used in background music of an 80s coming of age film. Nothing particularly special, liked the electric guitar and use of cowbell. Nothing bad nothing exceptional!
Easy to listen to and has some really catchy songs, first half of the album, is definitely better than the second half. 3.5-4
Powerful and energetic, takes a hold of you and doesn't let go.
Enjoyed. Trainspotting probably has part to do with it
Okay for listening in the background. Not something I'd revisit.
Quite good. I could live without it, but I wouldn't mind another listen.
Really great, but quickly turn out repetitive
Fun listen, could do without Turn Blue. Probably won’t add to rotation but enjoyable anyway
Certainly, I’ve heard of Iggy Pop. However, I never knowingly or purposely listened to his music. The first song and title track, Lust for Life, was immediately recognizable, and this album dropped when I was 2 years old. That’s saying a lot. Not the biggest rock fan, but this album as a whole is decent. Kinda soulful.
Oldish rock vibe, not bad but I couldn't get into it very much
Just didnt care.
56/100
A collection of really good songs. Really like the production style. A couple of songs go on for way too long
Obviously heard passenger (one of my fav tunes) and the trainspotting adopted theme Lust for life. Stand out track though has to be Neighbourhood Threat. WOW. This album covers borderline pedophilia (if she says she’s 16 to get into a gig she’s gonna be 14) & fall in love with me! Blaxploitation (Turn Blue) and his and hers drug addiction (weird sin / tonight). No way in hell would this album get out today. Love it!
Ah, so we have the David Bowie album we need to file under P do we? Notwithstanding two stellar singles - the title track and passenger - this record just oozes Bowie. But, interesting in my view, the thin white duke was already on a different level. Whilst he was helping Pop with this he was working on Low, a far more adventurous work. 7 years later Marillion would create Misplaced Childhood in this same studio, Hansa, overlooking the wall and East Germany. You can feel the starkness of this place in the production. The singles would be enough to give the album 4 stars alone. The rest of the tracks can’t get it to a 5/5 because of the overriding Bowie feel. But there are places where Pop even sounds a little Jagger. Enjoyable album but the history of the time is slightly more interesting than the music overall.
You can definitely hear the Bowie influence in this album, and thank god for that, because without it, this album would have been dire. Two songs (Lust for Life, The Passenger) have become hits, not because of the artist, rather thanks to some very favourable movie producers who have put them in their films. Who doesn't listen to Lust for Life and immediaterly think of Ewan McGregor running through the streets of Edinburgh?
7/10. Kinda cool, nothing mind-blowing
Pretty solid album. Could definitely see how The Passenger was influential on a lot of the alternative and garage rock stuff that came out in the 80s and 90s. 7/10
Original punk rockstar. Great album best song “the passenger”. Iggy rocks the vocals
Sounds kind of like everything I’ve ever heard
Some classics nothing spectacular-3/5.
Prefer Stooges Pop to Bowie Pop, but this is still good.
Energetic but sounds a lot like Bowie. Seems like there’s a general ‘70s pop sound’ that a lot of the non rock albums emulated back then. Still a fun album though. Lust for Life is a classic
Bonkers amounts of energy, and performances I would die to see live. Creepy lyrics tho
Well of course we all know about this edgy brand of rock made by men who are into sixteen year olds. Ew.
Aww, now there's the lovely smile of a charming young man whose parents supported and believed in him! Warms my heart. I frigging love Iggy, he is a precious gem and one of the all-time great rock icons. He is absolutely worth a million in prizes! This album is perfection, and every track is a killer. There's the big bad rock persona/attitude packaged in peppy poppy instrumentation and composition; it's just such a deliciously sweet 'n' sour combination that tickles and fizzes in the most delightful way as I guzzle it down with greed. Tight run time, excellent production, branding so on point it's effortless, I just love everything about it. This is what happens when you put such a winning combo (Iggy and Bowie) on the job. Well done, lads! Well done, indeed!
I love Iggy. But this, I have to admit, fell short for mdt
Ein paar sehr gute Lieder, aber auch ein paar nicht so gute
Easy listen, fun, buoyant album. I enjoyed it in the background.
Surprisingly diverse (it's all rock music, but it certainly doesn't all sound the same) and thoroughly effective. If you've ever wondered what the big deal about Iggy Pop is, listen to Raw Power by the Stooges, then go immediately here. You can hear some punk and some swinging drums (Lust For Life, right off the hop), whatever reflective bop The Passenger is (bonus Bowie backup vocals) and then there's a sort of choral opening to Tonight. The album sounds carefully-crafted (Pop wanted to differentiate himself from his friend and producer Bowie), yet spontaneous and authentic (the lyrics of Success are largely improvised and it works). Bear in mind also that the year this came out, 1977, is widely considered the watershed year for punk, a movement with which this album should absolutely be considered. Pop's writing, composition, arrangement and, especially, vocal performance are diverse, committed and effective. He's a dedicated, professional musician, provocateur and weirdo, with the order of precedence varying as needed. This album is both influential and excellent. It's a stone cold classic as vital was it was the day it was released.
good, but that Sixteen song hasn't aged well. And it makes feel weird listening to the rest
Decent
Enjoyed a few songs, but wasn’t altogether that enthused about it.
Is alright. I like the guitar stuff in these songs. Only got through the first listen though. Usually I need a couple of listens before I can decide which songs I like from the album. It's kind of dated for my current music taste.
The hits that have been featured on soundtracks and commercials for years are wonderful, but the album gets bogged down by the other tracks that I just don't have an affinity for.
I'm glad I've never seen, felt or touched 1970s. It was a confusing and slimy place. Most of the songs end in a fade-out, since humanity had too much to handle back then to take time to finish songs. Production-wise everything is surprisingly very nice. I expected way more "punk" but got a decent "rhythm and blues". From reading about but not really listening much Iggy Pop except mandatory Lust for Life and I Wanna Be Your Dog I expected way less "sadder Rolling Stones". Lyrics are very repetitive, but that's the whole deal. Feels trance-ish. A great album still, but a bit too much of the same thing to my taste. Read up on it - I knew David Bowie was involved!
Игги Поп очень крутой. Слышатся нотки панка, который скоро будет мейнстримом. Альбом для меня как недостающий паззл в истории музыки, потому что я раньше его целиком не слушал, но все знакомое, заочно родное и на своем месте. Как встретить старого папиного друга, о котором он много рассказывал.
Fine
I really liked the track Sixteen. Overall, it wasn’t bad.
Cool! These are some catchy songs with nice production. Even though the songs feel better as individual songs sometimes, and some weird moments, this one is pretty cool! I’d see myself coming back to some songs here.
Yes
I didn’t realise how good this album was. I’m only really aware of Iggy for his hits and his popular culture personality. This was really good. A solid rock album from beginning to end.
Amazing stuff
New the hits well but never gave this one a full listen. Goddamn do I love this record. Iggy + Bowie = Magic.
This was fine. I can tell it's Iggy's full performance, not just his vocals that makes this notable. Though The Passenger is a real stand out gem.
Lust For Life is the GOAT!!!! Seriously fucking love this song. The Passenger is so good too, didn't take notes of other standouts but this is some top tier glam rock and I'm a big fan.
Groovy glam jams. Very relistenable, I think I slept on Iggy before but I am coming around to Mr. Pop.
recognized lust for life. liked the passenger a lot. overall pretty good.
I'm a little disappointed. This doesn't sound that different from the Rolling Stones to me. Some songs are alright, some are nothing special. Favorite song: lust for life
Catchy, upbeat music
Not bad, but was expecting more from Iggy. I have heard his name before, but never heard his music. 3
классика но вообще я кроме пассажира ни одну песню, кажется, толком и не слышала. А они сильно от нее отличаются. такой блюзопанк
fun album. Can come back to this
I think I could probably make one whole album of the solo Iggy Pop songs that I like. This wouldn't be that album, but would include Passenger and I guess Lust For Life (although I'm fairly burnt out on it from mainlining the Trainspotting soundtrack in my youth). Most of the time I find his lyrics pretty cringe (different times, I know, but we're now in different times so...), and while I do like his singing voice, it can get kinda hokey sounding. I still love you Iggy, I just loved you more with the Stooges.
I dig Iggy!
Iggy sort of returns to his former glory. It’s easy to understand why this is the record people gravitate to.
Lust for Life, The Passenger, iconic songs, as you go through the entire LP, its Perfect Iggy Pop. It's rhythmic, hypnotic and fun. This is one of those LPS that stands the test of time, its still pretty great today and outshines A LOT of BS music being made today.
It's OK. Passenger is good.
Not much there for me. 2/5
Heilt greit, men artig.
Completely different from his debut, Lust For Life is Iggy Pop developing into his own legendary persona and stepping out of Bowie's shadow (even though this is very much still a collaborative effort). It's aggressive without ever losing sight of musicality - reminding me that the name Iggy Pop is almost as false advertisement as the name The Killers.
Iggy dives deeper back into his Stooges roots while still keeping up with the incredible partnership with David Bowie. It’s what I missed on The Idiot.
Some classics on here. Not completely my thing but can’t argue with the classics.
Total banger. What an awesome rock and roll album. So smooth and well structured.
Brilliant for its time
Iggy is king
Une véritable découverte. Pour ma premiere écoute, j’ai eu l’impression de connaître plusieurs sons. Cela doit venir de la sonorité mixée entre 70s et 80s. Un album précurseur des années 1980s à venir. La fougue de la jeunesse. Une brise d’air. Long live Iggy Pop.
Love love
Inegal
Rollicking good time.
Not what I was expecting from iggy but a pleasant surprise
Very strong start, but kind of tails off in the second half. Loved Lust for Life and The Passenger.
I'm not impressed.
Little bland for me. Ensemble is decent.
Great range and tone. Guitars sounded great and the drums were good in the mix. I loved the lyrics and the lead singers voice. The short songs make this an addictive listen.
I enjoyed it quite a bit
Only enjoyed the Passenger song. Everything else felt old and racist
Very good
classic
Not good.
Pure fun and feral. The passenger is my favorite
Good tracks.
I recognized Lust for Life and Passenger, primarily from Skate 3. Good stuff, not exactly my jam
decent, but didn't engage me.