Lust For Life

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.

Banger

Frábær plata. Rennur svo vel í gegn og textarnir töff og áhugaverðir. Hafði gífurleg áhrif á rokkið og þessa blessuðu pönk senu.

Snilldarplata. Vinirnir Iggy og Bowie flottir saman. Rosalega heilsteypt plata en hittarar líka.

Ok. I am not gonna lie. With Iggy Pop I really don't care if his music is my thing or not. I do truly LOVE some of his songs and a couple are on this album, but it is actually the person himself I just love Iggy Pop, such an awsome, flawed, storied human being... and for that alone, outside anything about his influence on punk rock and iimportance within the music world and blah blah blah, he is important to me for a lot of philosophical reasons... Thus, like some people and Keanu Reeves (which i also get!!) I see Iggy Pop and I thumbs up!

Unsurprisingly peppy.

Yeah! So good. Had me shaking my ass!

Loved it, every band tries to be this

gigantic

Discazo

Wow, I thought I knew Iggy Pop based on the radio play he had in my younger days. A very different sound and atmosphere than I expected. Some of the songs have a 50s b-bop sound. All of the lyrics and vocals can be understood. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Every time I catch Iggy Pop's radio show I am so grateful (and partly amazed) that he's still with us.

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.

Like the diversity of his music. Fun.

I love especially The Passenger

what can i do

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.

masterpiece

Loved it! Two classics but some great songs across the album and it’s a concise listen.

One of the best to ever do it, genuinely one of the best albums of the 70s

I LOVE THIS ALBUM!

escuchado

I really liked this. Great production, weird but catchy singing, upbeat and high energy. 9/10

Great album - always loved Lust for Life and the Passenger!

4.7

Probably my most listened to album.

classic rock

Ja, Ja der Passenger 👍

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.

cool!

Wow. I knew of Iggy Pop but hadn’t associated him with so many iconic songs. Really enjoyed that!

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.

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.

5.0

Has aged like fine wine.

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!

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.

Sounds like David Bowie and the doors had a baby so it’s pretty good

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

loved it top to bottom

Incredible album. Wish I would've listened to it sooner.

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!

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!

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'.

Yessss

Really great, but quickly turn out repetitive

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!

Original punk rockstar. Great album best song “the passenger”. Iggy rocks the vocals

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!

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.

Amazing stuff

New the hits well but never gave this one a full listen. Goddamn do I love this record. Iggy + Bowie = Magic.

fun album. Can come back to this

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.

Total banger. What an awesome rock and roll album. So smooth and well structured.

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

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.

Pure fun and feral. The passenger is my favorite

For whatever reason, Iggy Pop was a glaring gap in my musical knowledge. Which is incredibly disappointing because this is an incredible album. Just a ton of fun, an all-around terrific listen. I could listen to this anytime, anywhere.

Look at that smile! Would you want to take that man home to your parents? He seems to have a bit of a lust for life. But in all seriousness, whilst getting out of Bowie's thumb, Iggy Pop was finally finding a way towards getting his groove back and this album was the perfect backdrop for this process. In the year of punk's ascendancy, Lust for Life provided the required addictive energy that made Iggy who he is and it is a shot in the arm for the listener (such as myself). So, if things get too straight and you can't bear it while feeling stuck on a pin, give this a spin.

Great album

Bowie and Iggy in Berlin

There's a lot to like about iggy pop on this album.

This is one of the 20 best albums of the 70's. I do think it could be sequenced better.

Part of the soundtrack to my teenage years. Outstanding album form The Godfather.

First time hearing the album in its entirety. Really enjoyed the high energy all the way through. Appreciate the Bowie influence. To me, this hits as classic hard rock at some of its best. Fav. song: the passenger

Que mal ha envejecido sixteen

Fun!

Loved it from front to back. Not a single miss. Rating: 4.8

This was a really enjoyable album. I only really knew of Lust For Life and The Passenger, but this was a fun and energetic punk rush through and through. Not particularly surprised to find out that Bowie worked on this! Favourite: Lust For Life

One of the best, if not the best, Iggy's skills. Great band, the Sales brothers later on Tin Machine, and Ricky Gardiner (RIP) playing fine, clear and catchy guitars. And it includes "Tonight" the true and moving junkies love song.

Wow! I can’t believe I’ve never listened to much of Iggy Pop. Solid from top to bottom with some standouts.

Superrrrrr

4.5 Blew me away. Way better than expected. Almost every song a banger. No surprise Bowie produced it

This is the most well-known album by Iggy Pop as a solo artist. For a good reason! It has drive, power but it is all about dark stuff like heroin abuse. Trainspotting used the title track for a good reason.

Wonderful album, loved all the songs.

Wow, great album! I really love Tonight - that sludgy, drippy discoesque croon. Overall I like the easy way the songs play out and feel easy, fun and just enough irreverence to feel like "who cares". Good listening for a summer day.

So much energy

I got to see Iggy live in 2011 and had the biggest adrenaline rush of my life after some huge biker guy said "you're going up there", lifted me up off my feet and yeeted me into the crowd. First and only crowd surfing moment, one of my greatest ever memories. I will simply never forget standing at the side of the crowd afterwards with a blobby cup of cider watching Iggy strut his stuff. Legend.

That photo cracks me up. Great album for cruising on a sunny day.

I'd been listening to this album quite a bit in the last few months in preparation of seeing Iggy at Cruel World, and it gets better as I continue to listen. Lust for Life is one of my funeral songs & Success is something I play for myself to get pumped for my work. The rest of the album is fantastic & I love Bowie as a background vocalists. Excellent album. 5 stars.

I really liked this! I’ve enjoyed the Stooges and Iggy Pop stuff I’ve gotten thus far, so I was looking forward to this and it didn’t disappoint.

It's so good. It's everything you want from 70s Iggy. It grooves, it grinds, it's raw, it's layered. You can feel the Bowie influence but it never overshadows Iggy himself. It was a high 4-star rating for me but "The Passenger" pushed it over the top. That song is just SO Iggy and I love it dearly. Everything from there on was a delightful coast to the end.

Still full of energy almost 50 years on. What a man

So good. I wish we could rate using half stars because this is a 4.5. It’s definitely better than a 4 so I gotta give it a 5.

Great album.

One of the easiest 5 star ratings so far. I'm more than familiar with this album, and it firmly ranks among my favorite albums ever. As much as I love his work with the Stooges and The Idiot, Lust For Life is the culmination of everything Iggy had done up to that point and executed perfectly. It wasn't scattershot like Raw Power, nor heavy railroaded by Bowie like The Idiot, it struck a perfect balance between the two, with his personality shining and Bowie's contributions merely complementing what Iggy already has, not replacing it with something else. The title track is an all-time classic, endlessly catchy and captivating lyrically and musically, it really flies by. Sixteen and Some Weird Sin continue the trend of being insanely catchy Punk/New-Wave/Rock, and then comes The Passenger, which has a claim for being one of the best songs ever, let alone on this album. Absolutely brilliant songwriting. Then comes Tonight, a cinematic bridge track, and Success, which does what it sets out to do perfectly—function as a jam-session like earworm. All of the great tracks before lead up to what I consider the centerpiece of the album: Turn Blue. Despite its train-of-thought, almost improvisational like quality that reminisces of his earlier work, its truly a masterpiece which brings you straight into the world of addiction that Iggy sets out to paint. It's heart wrenching, eye-popping, and just an amazing track all around which makes the album worth it, if it wasn't already. The album wraps up with Neighborhood Threat and Fall in Love With Me, which are nice, catchy tunes to come down from Turn Blue with. The musical soundscape is deeply consistent throughout the whole runtime, yet each song has its own identity and is not at all mistakable for each other, which is a tough feat. I could go on all day about how much I love this album, but it easily stands among Bowie's Berlin trilogy which this album spawned out of, and I would even argue that it's debatably greater than any of those albums. It's that good, and a bona fide classic.

9/10 super fun! I really love this!

Classic, and can really still hear bowies backing vocals

This was so good

Fuckin’ YES. Sing it, Iggy. Great album that is Berlin through and through 🤍

Classic

Goes very David Bowie at times and tracks 2&3 sag a little. But overall a fantastic energetic album with all time great tunes. Singles stand out but strong album all the way through just seems like the type of album which couldn't be made any more due to raw originality. 5

This is just amazing, never herd it before but it’s brilliant 5/5.

Iggy Pop's second solo album (also produced by David Bowie), takes a more pop focused turn. This has the effect of of infusing Iggy Pop's proto-punk with a more commercial element leading to more of a New Wave feel. The guitars sound more jangly and with Iggy Pop's dominating vocal performance, this album predicts British alternative (Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand etc.) at least 30 years earlier. It uncanny how modern this album sounds. For me, the Berlin albums are better than his work with the Stooges.

Excellent album, the Bowie influence is super clear (not less than when you can actually hear him) but Iggys singing is also fantastic. And The Passenger is just an all time great song.

Wow, this album came up only a few weeks after The Idiot. I love both of these albums, I was really obsessed with this period in Iggy Pop and David Bowie's careers. I go back and forth between which album I love more, this one is definitely more "Rock" oriented. Lust for Life, Passenger, and Tonight are my top tracks.

An amazing Friday album after a week of hit after hit. Absolutely adore this one.

I’ve sat on this and I just don’t think I can give an album that has The Passenger anything less than a 5. Not that the rest is bad, in fact it’s quite good. But man oh man is that a good song. So this gets the elusive light 5.

Wow, an almost faultless album

I'm a fan of Stooges. I recpect Iggy Pop and somehow always wrote this album off. First time actually spending time with it, and I find it nothing less than great!

My favourite Iggy album as it sounds more Iggy pop compared to the idiot which I feel is more a Bowie album, and probably due to the link to train spotting. Plus the passenger is one of my favourite songs. Probably personal choice more than a true masterpiece but this gets the full 5 stars.

Love it as always

Really good :)

I can definitely hear how many of the modern bands I love today have been influenced by Iggy Pop.

Noisy. Angsty. Iconic. Awesome.

Bowie produced it, but this one goes to Hunt and Tony Sales for providing Iggy with an unbelievable rhythm section. Lust for Life is a classic, but The Passenger has proved to be enduring as well. The best Iggy solo album.

Great album

Невероятно лёгкий и зажигательный поп-рок альбом, который смешивает лучшее из двух жанров.

I'm a big iggy pop fan. I absolutely love this album!

A shout of joy all the way through. Iggy Pop retains his punk edge but channels it through more varied songwriting and production (largely courtesy of David Bowie), to phenomenal results.

I love the stooges, and I love The Idiot. But this was my intro to Iggy. I just adore this album.

Such energy in music and singing, have to love life after listening this! The Passenger one of best songs ever recorded. I wanna be his dog.

very cool

Could give this a 5 for Some Weird Sin and Success alone. Plus all the bonus Bowie content. A classic.

Certaines de mes chansons préférées d'Iggy Pop, mais aussi en général. Les rythmes sont irrésistibles pour moi, et le côté irrévérencieux est bien présent.

What I would do to be a fly on the wall in that Berlin studio

Discazo

Great energy great songs.

Awesome!Loved hearing Bowie in there too

Stonking album. A couple of all-time top tracks and everything else is great too.

That was quite enjoyable! It appears I need more Iggy Pop in my life!

I knew this album was going to be good but I did NOT know that Bowie was going to be singing backup vocals. It’s a damned shame that Iggy released this album the same week that Elvis died - this would’ve been so much more financially impactful for the Godfather of Stage Dives. I guess it’s better for the soul to be renowned for your impact on others’ music careers. I wonder what Iggy would say.

Great stuff. Slicker production than on Raw Power, but none the worse for that. Can hear Bowie in the backing vocals.

What a legend.

Discazo!! Y si bien "Lust for life" y "The Passenger" son los temas que nos metieron en la cabeza todo el tiempo, la clave está en "Success", realmente es ahí donde explota el disco. De hecho es el primer track del lado B, lugar que se le destinaba siempre, y durante varias décadas, a la mejor canción del álbum. Esas hermosas épocas en que debíamos dar vuelta el disco o el cassette.

Fantastic. I'm really surprised. I think I've liked every song, and some songs a lot. Like, a lot-a lot. The passenger, I think uhhh Neighborhood threat. "To make it in this world, you gotta make somebody cum". Clap clap Iggy. 4-4.5 stars, no question. I'm officially a fan.

Just absolutely grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go.

Fabulous!!

Love it

This might be the most "ahead of its time" album on this list. During at least half the albums, I couldn't help but think there were Strokes and White Stripes songs that sound JUST like these. Is 2000s alt rock just a ripoff of 70s post punk? I was very pleasantly surprised with this album. Catchy and cool throughout.

Just a great album. I love Iggy with or without The Stooges. It's not perfect, probably a 4.5 but considering that I gave The Idiot a 4, which is also a 4.5 album this is getting the 5. I don't know why I felt the need to explain that but here we are

Surprisingly great. Weird how my first exposure to lust for life was from a fucking cruise ship commercial 5

Rock al estilo de Bowie. Dos megahits. Vinilo.

came 4 times

David Bowie vibe is evident on this… so it suddenly made sense reading that he was heavily involved on the Wikipedia page. Besides “Lust for Life” (oh - yes I guess it does sound very Bowie!) and “The Passenger” I knew very little Iggy Pop. This was fun and I enjoyed it! Favorite songs: Lust for Life, The Passenger, Success, Neighborhood Threat

There's "Lust For Life" and "The Passenger", those two tracks only making it worthwhile to buy your ticket for this ride. But there's also lewd "Sixteen", loud "Some Weird Sin" or lanky "Neighborhood Threat" (what a great 'proto-post punk' guitar arpeggio, slithering in the background from start to end...). There's "Success" and "Tonight". There's David Bowie and Ricky Gardiner in top form behind the scenes. And of course, there's Iggy, his voice, his presence. Still wild, roaring and intense a few years after the Stooges' demise. He snarls, he hoots, he hollers. If he's the "modern man", as he says he is in "Lust For Life", I'm all up for giving up drugs too, getting my shit together, and join him in Berlin to celebrate the ironies of consumer society. Danny Boyle had one of the greatest ideas of his life to use this track for Trainspotting (or was it the book's author, Irvine Welsh?). But the album is worth it, too, folks. So dive in. Number of albums left to review or just listen to:  more than 900, I've temporarily lost count here Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens:  approximately a half so far (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: a quarter Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important): the last quarter

its great

really good album with some legendary songs

“Here Comes My Face” “Ohhhhh shittttt” This album makes me wanna do Heroin and be Scottish 6/5, spent $50 on an OG US press of this last summer and it’s been a household favorite ever since. Absolutely phenomenal album, fav track is “Tonight”

This sounds like good contemporary indie pop. Far out.

KLASSE

Really nice album. 41 min. Just flew by.

classic

great album. Can really hear the bowie influences but still stands up.

A Bateria e a guitarra sao surreais! Ja na primeira faixa já percebe-se que a coisa é séria!

Album me kupio od prve pisme! Sigurno ću opet slušat, a bome i istražit druge albume

Saved Prior: Lust For Life Not Saved: 9. Turn Blue (works in the context of the album but won't be listening to it as a standalone track) Off Rip: 8. Tonight 7. Fall In Love With Me 6. Success (LOVE the call and response part) 5. Neighborhood Threat 4. The Passenger 3. Sixteen 2. Some Weird Sin 1. Lust For Life Overall Notes: Balances Bowie's art-rock inclinations with Iggy's rougher edges to awesome effect. Feels raw yet somehow smooth and, well, Pop-py. Hell yeah.

Zabavnoo! Piše “Most of the music (chords, melodies, arrangements) was composed by David Bowie” šta mi se sviđa 4.5/5

Iznenađena sam zapravo da znam ove pisme, a nisam ni znala izvođača! Definitivno ću prošvrljat još i po ostalim pismama jer je super!

Hari Om Iggy Pop

This is pretty exquisite, varied and confident

Fantastic

Perfect album

extra props for locked grooves

Chyba pierwszy solowy material od Iggiego na liscie i juz moj ulubiony krazek z jego dyskografii, czyli lust for life bedacy drugim solowym albumem pana Popa z roku 77, wiec z czasow berlinskiej trylogii Bowiego, nie jest to bez znaczenia, bo byl on producentem tego krazka i mozna powiedziec, ze byl jednym z glownych sil dzialajacych na Iggiego, ktory razem z nim uciekl za wielka wode do europy przed narkotykowym szalenstwem i w poszukiwaniu nowych inspiracji tworczych, wiec nazwisko Bowiego mozna zobaczyc jako kompozytora wiekszosci kawalkow, operatora klawiszy czy uslyszec na backujacych wokalach, jak dla mnie ten okres u obu artystow jest peakowym momentem w ich karierach, lust for life to jeden z tych albumow ktore sie kocha a ciezko stwierdzic za co tak naprawde, jednym z aspektow beda teksty Iggiego przez ktore wpadl w oko Bowiemu, gdy gral jeszcze w Stoogesach, jest to chyba najbardziej komercyjny album tego punkowego pradziada, jak przystalo na tak bliski colab z Bowim, ale jego popowosc skupia sie glownie na czesci instrumentalnej, bo lirycznie jest to nadal ostra brzytwa, sprytnie przemycana w pluszowych zabawkach, bo glownymi motywami plyty jest copowanie z heroinowymi nawykami, zaraz obok krecenia mlodymi dupami, ale nie brakuje miejsca na satyre zachodniego sukcesu na traku success, ktory zaraz obok passengera pretenduje do kategorii najlepszego drumowania plyty, ale elementem ktory jak dla mnie robi ten trak sa backujace wokale Bowiego puszczone przez syntha sprawiajace wrazenie, ze za Popem spiewa caly chorek, sam kawalek the passenger to chyba najbardziej komercyjnie przyjety utwor Popa, filmy, radio, telewizja byl on wszedzie, a nadal jest sluchalny, bo tak uniwersalny motyw podrozy z hipnotycznym beatem wydrumionym przez Hunta Salesa, ciekawe jeszcze ze ten kawalek wyprodukowal Colin Thurston, ktory tworzyl w tym okresie z Bowim na heroes i podpisal sie pseudonimem Bewlay Bros, referencja do ostatniego traka z hunky dory, wiec wszedzie jajka wielkanocne sa poukrywane, na plejke dodam tylko turn blue, chyba najbardziej eksperymentalny utwor albumu, takze lirycznie chyba najbardziej bogaty, bo opisuje przedobrzenie z heroina, wiec temat z pewnoscia bliski sercu pana Popa

what you gonna have as your album cover iggy? just a photo of me grinning like he cheshire cat.

Having a lust for life is far more socially acceptable than having a lost for your own sister, like I do.

My first 5 star. Classic and the first one since doing this that I put on again right after it was finished. Music by Bowie, lyrics by Iggy, what's not to like?

Ja dit album komt op een mooi moment voorbij. 5 sterren ook eentje van John erbij.. dus dat maakt 6

Iggy Pop u legend man wat een heerlijk plaatje is me dit

Was surprisingly disappointed in a lot of the punk records on this list. This record has changed that. This is how its done.

I loved this album. Had no idea Iggy pop sounded like this

Rock al estilo de Bowie. Dos megahits.

Classic

oooh yah

Fantastic

It’s fucking Iggy Pop

excellent album from Berlin trilogy, love it and would listen regularly.

Trainspotting one live :3 Choose life q

I just really want to listen to it again and again.

Loved it, great sound, nice tunes

Rock 70s. Muy animado. Canciones miticas. Muy bueno.

Awesome

Success" / "The Passenger" Released: 30 September 1977 "Lust for Life" / "Success" Released: November 1977 "Some Weird Sin" / "Tonight"

Excelente som!!

Saved it and loved it!

To surpreso com o quanto eu gostei e com quantas músicas eu já conhecia

Who doesn’t love this album...

Loved it

pure energy

This is vintage Iggy - a good rockin' tine, complete with a couple of all time classic tunes. Liked Songs Added: Lust For Life The Passenger Success

Superb!

I think of this more as a Bowie album— his production style and Berlin-era synth flourishes throughout, with Iggy singing in his durable melodic-howling way. 4.5 stars.

It’s not too bad it reminds me of let it bleed in the sense that it’s good but there is a long streak of boring dumb stuff. i don’t like when he starts crying like a baby during one of the songs. there’s an example of something dumb.

It mostly rocks.

muy bueno

Less goth and more rock than The Idiot but I enjoyed it about the same. Perhaps the highs are higher here but there’s just something about The Idiot. Anyway only an idiot wouldn’t feel something from listening to this. The title track and The Passenger get most of the plaudits but my favourite here is Some Weird Sin.

pedophilic and, thus, not a #banger

This album’s greater consistency makes it better in some ways than The Stooges’ records. Lacking the same visceral kick, Lust for Life does not fall prey to some of the Stooges excesses. For the Stooges, bong hit 15 minute tracks, incomplete songwriting and self-sabotage diminished the records just a tad. On Lust for Life the constant backing vocals became one obstacle keeping this album from impeccable status. Occasionally, they have the “Oh,oh, oyo” chant of Bowie records. However, most of the time, they lack professional quality and the endearing shortcomings of Keith Richards or Ronnie Laine. For the most part, Iggy stayed away from his lizard troubadour balladeer that plagued his later albums. Only “Turn Blue” has Iggy falling into his private detective narrating a bleak tale mode. “Tonight” starts off with this approach, but luckily shifted into a more swinging style to accompany his sweet panacea as his girl turns blue. The Stooges always had two to three songs to blow you away. “Lust for Life” and “The Passenger” supply an enormous dose of infectious rock with “Sixteen” and “Some Weird Sin” completing an awesome first four songs to the record. “The Passenger” has a rhythm that slings the listener back and forth. It perfectly matches the lyrics’ image of a hair in the face ride through a darkened city. The work of the Sales’ brothers deserves note for this one, and of course the perfect rumble of “Lust for Life.” “Some Weird Sin” dials down the thundersticks volume of The Stooges into a tight rocker. Echoes of Bowie’s fingerprints seep through in spots. The most Bowiesque track came at the end as the guitar sound reminded me of Carlos Alomar and Robert Fripp’s work on the Berlin trilogy albums. Iggy controls this record as he updates both his sound and image while providing a link to the traits that won me over on earlier records.

Solid all the way through.

Very fun album

Great album. The passenger is such a classic, I just love that song. Album as a whole is very fun, consistent to the end, great raw production evoqueing the punk ethos when it could have had higher fidelity. Good vibe

Iggy, oh Iggy. This has a couple of my all time favourite tracks on it, such a great album and you can hear the influence from Bowie spread through the whole album. Absolute classic

Love it

Dit klink soos 'n punk weergawe van david bowie. Ek love dit

A fun album and a big departure from the stooges. It feels very much like the Rolling Stones meets Bowie.

Iggy’s gonna Iggy. For good and for bad.

This was great. Well done to this guy

Trainspotting was my introduction to Iggy Pop. Two songs from that soundtrack appear here and they make for a great album. Favorite tracks: Lust for Life, The Passenger, Success, Fall In Love with Me

First half of the album is solid. Back half trails off a bit, but is still okay. Probably my favorite Iggy album.

Klasik rock n roll gene

so solid. unreal that this was 1977.

I've liked this album more on past listens than I did this time around, but "The Passenger" is just such a great song to me that it saves the whole thing. Some cool moments, more melodic than other Iggy albums, to me he can still feel like a more limited version of Bowie or the Stones, but the 1001 album exercise has made me appreciate him more. This is like a 3.4 that I'll round up for this new appreciation.

i thought i wouldn't liked but it turned out i really liked it

Another boring album from the 1970s that I’m supposed to like because it’s from the 1970s - just because YOU are nostalgic about this, book writers, doesn’t mean it is good. Another boring 70s pedophile song, I guess you could just say whatever you wanted back then and people fifty years later people will say hurray !!! great album !!!! I like Some Weird Sin. I’m scared about what it means to Iggy Pop specifically, given the last track on the album was about a 16 year old girl but perhaps I shouldn’t overthink it. I don’t care that it was a different time man I don’t wanna hear it. I KNOW the song Passenger which is weird. My Dad used to play it all the time on the guitar. So that’s sort of nice to hear. If I was on Iggy Pops bed and I was turning blue and he started to sing ‘Everything Will Be Alright Tonight’ at me there would be no more Iggy Pop because I would have killed him. Annoyingly I actually quite like the song, damn it. Shit I quite like Success too, fuck ! Do I like Iggy Pop ?? I’ve been live reporting on this album as I listen and there has been a few bangers in a row now … am I about to eat my hat ? Will I finally bond with my father over our joint love of Iggy Pop ? Is my life forever changed ? Oh Jesus ok a cringe start to Turn Blue to say the least can he turn it around ? Ok I don’t MIND this either what is happening to me. Omg the gotta make someone cum line YIKES I’m spiralling here not a fan of that line at all. Ok ok Turn Blue is an endurance test dear God. NOT A FAN. I quite like Neighbourhood Threat to - this album can’t be a five because of the noncery but will it be a four ???? Seriously ???? After everything I said above ??? ‘A table made of wood’ likely thing for a table to be made of - I’m enjoying Fall In Love With Me also - this is a four ??? I can’t beleive it ???? I liked more songs than I hated ???? Ok yikes ‘You’re younger than you look ??’ stop it Iggy. It’s hanging onto four by its fingertips. He needs to stop calling this woman YOUNG - I’m enjoying this song inspite of myself. This has been a truly wild ride this morning.

I’ve heard this before. Iggy’s solo career has some good stuff though it’s nowhere near as good as the Stooges, and there’s some good stuff on this album. Also it’s been a long time since I’ve seen a commercial that uses Lust for Life in it so that it’s fun to listen to again. It’s extremely funny that a song about heroin abuse was used to advertise cruise ships and cars and stuff, but then again I remember seeing a commercial that used Jane Says in it. Maybe there’s a commercial that uses Chinese Rock in it that I’ve never seen. I’d take a point off for selling out but I won’t because that’s the funniest way to sell out.

Went through quite the Iggy pop phase about a year ago and I still love it. So easy to get into but don't listen to the lyrics too closely...

It’s no Stooges but still a lot of fun.

крайне неплохой сольник у Игги получился

Tonight was really good. I feel compelled to listen to this again but I can’t really name any stand-outs besides Tonight. I think it was all just consistently very good.

Nice listen, even though nothing really particularly stands out to me

Good on ya, Iggy. Great album

Have never listened to this as a whole before, but I'm familiar with the title track and The Passenger. Turn Blue was a standout but I enjoyed most songs.

Lust for Life!

High highs, hilariously low lows.

Decent album with some really great highlights 4*

Interesting proto-grungy rock sound. At it's best when the swung heavier sound is prominent. Unfortunately weighed down by less engaging and more experimental tracks that don't really land. Big hits make the album worth a listen on their own. Top tracks: Lust For Life, The Passenger, Neighborhood Threat

Two cracking songs, the rest solid. A very strong 4.

Getting Iggy with it

Very Bowie, I prefer it when it's less glam rock. Very good.

Iggy's one of those blind spots I haven't really explored. Definitely hear Bowie's hand in this album. At first, I wasn't sure I was going to get into it but as the album kept going, I enjoyed it. Definitely get some of those 70s alt vibes....Lou Reedish in areas, maybe even a little Tom Waitsish.

I really love this album. I'd vote 4.5 stars if it had something else on it instead of "Turn Blue". I've had the album for at least 15 years and it's a great album to just put on and listen too, especially when driving. I know some have issues with some of the themes in the songs but for me I treat this like a block buster movie, turn the brain off and end up with the question "were you not entertained?" and to me the answer is "yes - except for Turn Blue". Only track I would ever skip because my impression is Bowie wanted a low key confessional ballad type song for Iggy. A soggy bohemian rhapsody came to mind being off this era. It's probably something Bowie and Iggy may have wanted to record but it's too much out of place in this album imho. If they felt they had to include it then it's their prerogative, but most of the album was in the theme of cheeky dumb fun. The classics are classics for a reason - Lust for Life and The Passenger. "Success" shows all Iggy wanted is to have fun and laugh at the whole thing. "Neighborhood Threat" is arguably Iggy at his most rock n roll phase post Stooges done in the late 1970s style and is the hidden gem for people that don't have this album. Even the last track ends up with a cheekiness that so befits the poor dude's mug on the album cover. I love it all besides "Turn Blue".

4.5 stars as I didn’t listen to the whole thing but I didn’t skip any that I listened to felt very vibey and fun and unique

Raw and rugged - authentic. Rarely hear music like it these days.

I really enjoyed this. The production is great. Will revisit.

Solid album. Favorites: Lust For Life, The Passenger, Tonight, Success

If you close your eyes it’s almost David Bowie. Has two huge bangers and a handful of pretty good songs. I don’t know the lore of Iggy Pop but I get the feeling it’s not great. Rating solely based off of the music. 8/10

Lust for Life ist ein Album was Lust auf mehr macht. Bowie hatte seine Hände mit am Werk - eigentlich ein Garant für gute Musik. Mein absoluter Liebling ist hier "The Passenger".

Great album. Sounds like some early Bowie with some blues to it.

Most of the songs are catchy with a couple of exceptions.

This is as good a post-Stooges Iggy album as there is. The title track and the Passenger should play in a loop along with "TV Eye" and "Dirt" when his shirtless monument is erected on the National Mall. The latter half is the kind of solid punk/hard rock David Bowie could never quite make on his own. The repeats on "Success" crack me up every time. It's not exactly consistent, but are you looking for consistency with Iggy Pop?

Drums like this were want made me want to play the drums.

It deserves a 3 but I give it a 4 because I once put "Fall in love with me" on a valentines day mix tape.

Classic album, can't believe I hadn't listened before. Can definitely tell that it was co-produced by David Bowie, what a great musical team up! Love the songs 'Tonight' and 'Success', had of course listened to 'The Passenger' before but just hadn't realised it so that was a surprise. Overall a very cool listening experience for my first generated album!

Καλό για backround noise στο Χορευτό

Well Bowie's fingerprints are certainly all over this.

Super enjoyable outside of Turn Blue, which is trash

Pretty good overall, didn't think I'd like it at first but I could maybe come back to this one

Okay what's up with this era of rock and roll musicians just loudly and proudly professing their love for 16 year-old girls? And everyone was just like, "nothing wrong with that"?? Anyway, musically this is a solid 4-star album if we ignore the creep factor of that song. Catchy stuff that I wouldn't be upset to hear again, but probably won't go out of my way to seek out.

Well constructed album with both of the songs I know him for. Probably won't revisit but didn't have a bad time listening either

Lekker stevig, beetje rauw en tegelijkertijd poppy en toegankelijk genoeg.

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would knowing nothing about Iggy Pop music going into it. Love the Bowie influence on it and feels gritty in places. Not all songs are ones I would listen to, but overall a good album

- Might need to relisten bc I was tired as hell - I think I liked it from what I remember though

I happen to like an Iggy/Bowie collaboration, and I really rate both this album and The Idiot. I did take a star off for a couple of dodgy-sounding lyrics; Iggy's freestyling doesn't always end up in a great place. But I love Bowie's songwriting. No study of 70s Bowie is complete without an exploration of his contributions to Iggy's albums. And Iggy brings a punk energy to the delivery and, yes, to the lyrics, that's so cool. Cool, is what this is.

Me gustó, suena súper Bowie pero más rock y menos pop. Me gusta su voz. Tengo que incursionar más.

Farligt tæt på at være en 5er, men så var der lige et stille nummer hen mod slutningen som hev den ned på 4. Kæmpe bangere her.

Great songs. Dangerously close to a 5.

Really fun. The passenger is an eternal bop.

Has the passenger and lust for life Iggy poppppppppp Less punk more rock Fun but i prefer the stooges

Was familiar with a few tracks. The rest were also good. I liked it.

Full of energy and angles. It’s more punk than any punk I’ve heard yet there’s an intelligence and cleverness that comes through naturally. It doesn’t seem contrived to deliver a message, it just does.

This worked far better for me on this occasion than on past attempts. The vocals, although still not my absolute favourite, didn't grate anywhere near as much this time round, and musically this is excellent – a stark contrast from the cold, mechanised dread of The Idiot, instead delivering some supercharged rock and roll for the most part. Whilst David Bowie's watermark is palpable here, the swagger of Lust for Life is largely attributable to Iggy's energetic presence, a kinetic rhythm section that borders on Motown-esque at points, and some loose, jagged guitar playing which works fantastically well. The only minor blot for me on this listen was "Turn Blue", which did err slightly on the self indulgent side.

Iggy Pop is not dead. He toured last year. Tommy went to see him.

Je le ré-écouterais drette là si j'avaius pas d'autre choses à écouter. bravo

Liked this a lot. Have been seeing pictures of this hairless cat like man for years but didn’t know his music. I loved it. Still think he looks way to beef jerky like though.

I mean the title track comes out of the gate like a rocket even if now I forever associate it with Trainspotting. It’s a total romp! Bowie’s touches are again all over this album and I think that lends it a groove and (better singing) voice. My other fave tracks were “passenger” and the closer “fall in love with me”. Just good ole rock and roll.

Nar

Great album that I had heard before. I'd put it 4/5. Passenger is my favorite track followed by success or lust for life.

Iconic

There's something kind of irresistible about this album that makes it very easy to keep listening to it on repeat. Accessible punk music is ok with me.

Rlly fire had some remarkable bangers, right up my alley very much lou reed coded

Iggy rules

Solid album Standout songs: Some weird sin Tonight

it was pretty good but i didn't really like the lyrics. the way he sang was good and the other instraments were pretty good but just not the words.

I for one think all music should aspire to that period where David Bowie was using Iggy Pop and Lou Reed like sock puppets.

Pretty much anything David Bowie touches is gunna be good, this is no exception.

7/10

Surprised by how much I liked it

I'd never listened to Iggy Pop. This album was pretty peaceful.

I don’t think sixteen is about that Rachel but I could be wrong

Good album.

Fantastic. The great lost Bowie album. So much good stuff on here it’s difficult to know where to start. Strangely intimate and … vulnerable? It’s cool, you should check it out.

Bowie and Iggy is a superb combo.

Two albums released in 1977 …glad to have listened and added to my ear files

Pretty solid and fun!

Tonight Lust for Life! 😉

This album is like leaving home to do you big OE in London. You're full of hope and vigor, and you are ready to get fully engrossed in the exciting yet grimy culture that London has to offer. You've come over with a bit of money saved up. Instead of doing the wise thing, and booking trips around Europe, you decide to spend your savings on tall boy cans of Stella Artois and Kronenbourg 1664.

Was ok. Not as punk as i was hoping. Some good opening tracks and you feel the influence.