Lust For Life

An amazing albums, with many tracks I had heard before, without any idea it was Iggy Pop. Many parts of this album were reminiscent of Alice Cooper and David Bowie.....very cool.

was ok. A few good songs. Interesting narrative

Really enjoyed the album. I obviously knew the 2 big hits but had never fully listened to the entire album before. There was a nice mix of punk and glam and a few songs really stood out. Great listen. would definitely listen again

Great album with nice variety I was also impressed with Iggy Pop as a leading man. Though not an amazingly technical singer, he brings rock n' roll energy. I also liked the last song which reminded me a lot of the Doors. Favorites: The Passenger, Sixteen, Fall In Love With Me Least Favorite: Turn Blue

Exceptional tracks from an album that sounds as fresh today as it did when it was first issued

Thought I disliked Iggy, but I think it was The Stooges I had a bad tat set for. This was pretty good all around, especially with Bowie writing a lot or most of the music (Iggy wrote lyrics) and playing keyboards. Nicely done.

It seems like The Idiot was more Bowie and this was more Iggy. Love Bowie…but this far surpasses The Idiot. 4.5

Love Passengers - such an epic track and along with Lust for Life really stand out on the album. There are a few other great tracks on the album - but unfortunately a couple of real stinkers like Turn Blue and the icky Sixteen spoil the party.

Lust for Life som track er jo ret fedt. Men pladen som helhed hmm. Det er jo lidt punked, måske tidligt pop punk? Det er som udgangspunkt fedt nok, men tror ligesom med mange solo album jeg synes det kommer til at handle for meget om vokalen og hvad Iggy lige føler er sprødt at synge. Mister blikket for helheden

Oh this is so good! What a delight! It feels retro, but in a timeless way. Each song is very different, exploring a lot of different approaches and sounds. I can understand this being really influential. I'm gonna ignore that Sixteen is a little creepy.

ну він певно найліпший з усіх перший ще тож нормальний

I mean, I get it. Iggy Pop is one of those dudes for a reason. Sounds like David Bowie and Billy Idol. Still, it's not my thing. Highlights: Lust For Life, The Passenger, Fall in Love With Me.

Average

It’s okay

I wanted to like, didnt listen much

On this album we explore more about Iggys pedo tendencies.

yay david bowie

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

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

While not every song on this album is a hit, it features a handful of tracks that are classics. It has a raw, stripped-down rock feel that adds great texture to the music. Produced by David Bowie during his Berlin Trilogy years, this album benefits from Bowie’s creative streak.

It's Iggy Pop. I like Iggy Pop.

Solid release. Sounds more like Iggy than The Idiot did, but still undeniably has the Bowie signature all over it. Not a bad thing, but it's still not the Stooges.

Great punk momentum and fun through most the album. Turn blue went a little too long for me.

I didn’t know Bowie wrote some of the songs on this album, no wonder I liked it more than the Stooges stuff. Iggy Pop is still a bit annoying at times, but this is good for the most part.

Oh Iggy you funny looking ball bag! This is very good stuff. Prefer the solo to The Stooges. Can definitely tell Bowie was involved, some of them were very Bowiesque! Lust for Life and The Passenger were superb. Although I enjoyed the last 10 minutes a little less. Simpsons: They make a Trainspotting joke in the London episode with Lust for Life. Which frankly, doesn’t really work.

The Passenger is a tune. Didn't know it was by Iggy Pop so that was a nice surprise. Rest of the album was quite good, but not quite enough for a 4.

Lust for life and the passenger are both bangers and will probably listen to them again in the future. Also will probably watch trainspotting soon, after lust for life made me remember about the film. The rest of the album is ok did tail off towards the end

Really enjoyed it surprisingly as all the other Iggy and Stooges stuff I’ve heard I hated. Trailed off a bit at the end but solid.

3.75 Classic hits, but a less cohesive album.

very ok, auprised at the songs i knew

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

Pari megalekaa ja muuten ihan ok. 1078 levynä alkaa kisaväsymys jo painamaan...

Toimiva levy, solidii shittii

weiss nie wie viel er am trolle isch. vocals teilwis zu astrengend für mich, paar bangers debii

Bitz weird aber en vibe. 3.3

really cool, I kinda thought I wouldn't like it. instrumentals are quite varied and don't sound dated. Vocals sound like an early version of the strokes, especially drums on first song... Favorite song: Tonight - they are all good but this one is a whole step ahead to me. Overall around 7/10

VERY classic rock!

Lust For Life is a kickback to 70s garage rock from the American Bowie. Strong start, holds its own all the way through. Enjoyed the old school listen (3.3*s) with the +0.1 for being American.

I feel like this album is all over the place, it's like Iggy is trying to be a different person on each song. The darker vibe on "The Passenger" is the best one but it comes off like a budget Jim Morrison and the guitar is too jangly. They're somehow calling this punk but singing "I'm gonna hop like a frog". I guess 70's "punk" also uses a ton of tambourine. Did not enjoy the creepy lyrics of "Sixteen" or the full blown heroin trip in "Turn Blue." The whole thing sounds like a collection of throw-away Bowie songs and the cover art is whack. This man is the "Neighborhood Threat." Remove him, 2.0.

Have heard Iggy is a major rock legend and but never really gave a listen. Always thought he was just some strung out, shirtless weirdo but this album is quite good and I can see why it has influenced many Indy rock bands today. A lot of the tracks would fit right in amongst other alt-rock radio station hits from the past few decades. Holds up very well. Bowie and Ziggy certainly built their stage presence and styles together. The album cover is deceptive for what you get here as Iggy is far from a good boy...3.35.

I've only ever scratched the surface with Iggy through pop culture references like Trainspotting and the like. I never really paid attention and kinda just figured Iggy was an artist that I've overlooked. Lust For Life is a fun little collection of tunes. Nothing special, but solid enough to warrant a listen and make me wonder what else Iggy has. Might be something I come back to when I need to scratch a certain brit punk rock itch. 2.86 stars

7/10 Theres highlights and lowlights Favourite Song=Turn Blue Least Favourite Song=Some Weird Sin

Great 'lose' sounding garage rock, but they sure ain't playing in Joe's garage.

Uhh, look how cute he was in 1977. Yikes, the Lust for life got him.

2 stone cold classics A lot of so-so

Two great songs, rest is the ramblings of a smackhead nonce but musically good

Freaks gonna freak. The albums aren’t all that great without the theatrics of the live show- but at least I didn’t have to skip any of the tracks.

Iggy Punk Rock. 3/5

Насколько же круто начинаются песни настолько же быстро они наскучивают.. но в целом приятное прослушивание, кроме первого трека почти ничего не вызывает желаний переслушать.. так что он на один неплохой раз

Oh bello, c'è Passenger

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

Much prefer this Iggy Pop to the Stooges. Overall a great album.

I can see why this was having a resurgence in the 00s, it sounds just like every indie rock band from that era. Decent variety of tunes.

Don’t need to hear that again

I kinda dont like rock, but this album is good, with that david bowie as a collab, i live this, i live this, i give it a 3/5

"Lust for Life" was used in every car commercial in the early 2000s, giving it familiarity. The album was fun, upbeat, and just okay.

The original!

Decent album, enjoyable but nothing amazing

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

It was a perfect album for the era. 10 songs on the album and I added 5 of them to my library.

Not bad! Pleasantly surprised!

Gosh I feel repetitive saying this but these albums just keep being boring. I want something new, I want to understand why they are on this list, I’m sick of the same vibe day after day. I mean I could understand why people would like this, it wasn’t horrible but I just don’t always get it.

I'll never get the attraction of this guy from the lowest of the low (music critics). OK yes - the title track is a fine enough pop song, I tap my foot to it, sure, but that's the extent of it. "The Passenger" probably took 3 minutes to write and I'm sure that MAKES IT AUTHENTIC no no wrong it just makes it a low effort sequence of 4 chords and 2 vocal notes over and over. Miss me with this and all of that low-rent 70s NYC punk/new wave rock scene rubbish and throw it in the overloaded bin. "Tonight" sounds like a very pale imitation of classic Alice Cooper. Positives: I'll give one -> overall this is markedly better than his previous effort or anything by The (awful) Stooges - I'm sure David Bowie's hand helped keep it a lot more melodic - but right, right: I don't like David Bowie which explains why I still don't like this. 4/10 2 stars.

Good, not great. List for life was the only banger.

This was good but not my favorite I don’t think.

I had more fun listening to this than I anticipated. Iggy Pop is one of those undeniable characters of the music industry and his personality reflects pretty well into his music. The Passenger is a classic and was the only song I was familiar with from this album. Lust For Life is hiding a few other noteworthy tracks, such as the effervescent 'Sixteen' and 'Some Weird Sin' along with the title track. On Lust For Life, Iggy sounds like he's having a good time and that in-turn allows his listener to relax and have a good time. It isn't an album for particularly deep listening or introspection, outside of the question "how strong is your lust for life?" Top 3: 1. The Passenger 2. Fall In Love With Me 3. Turn Blue Bottom 1: Success Overall Score: 6.9/10 (3 & 1/2 Stars)

Not bad

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

Fantastically fun album that keeps you reeled in the whole time. 4.5 stars

Iggy Pop was an artist I knew about, but never listened to. This album was awesome.

David Bowie and Iggy Pop equal awesome

Lust for Life is one of the best songs ever. Just a great bouncy tune. The rest of the album was ok.

aber alle songs klingen für mich ähnlich..

Alright. It's all good. Too many lyrics about teenage girls. Sweet 16... more like Shut Up

yeah its influential i dont really like it that much though

One thing I’ve learned about myself from this list is that I’m an Iggy Pop fan. You can definitely hear the Bowie influences on this one, sometimes for better and sometimes for worse. Didn’t like this as much as when he’s with the Stooges (a little too poppy) but still good.

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

Some great Bowie composed songs on here overall mostly beautiful in its rough stripped down sound.

It was okay.

Has two undeniable hits, the rest of this sounds like a David Bowie album but not as good. Some of the songs are not that good and go over 6 minutes long. I will rate this higher than it deserves for the singles.

I know Iggy is a legend, but I found this album to be inconsistant. A couple of good songs and others that just don't resonate.

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

Passenger is a banger

Enjoyed the beats

Day304 - a real rocker. i took off my shirt and sand along

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

Solid Iggy / Bowie. 3.5

Meh. It's not bad, but it's nothing special either. I'd give this a 5 or 6 out of 10. Since I don't think it belongs here, I'm giving it 5 out 10 and rounding down. Maybe a tad harsh, but oh well -- this album mostly bored me. At best, it has two very minor hits, and the rest is pretty dull.

So tired of hearing Lust for Life and The Passenger. I suspect when it was released this was a great album but there’s nothing here for me.

Some absolutely classics, but not as good as I hoped throughout

The title track “Lust For Life” and “The Passenger” are the obvious highlights of this album given their popularity. While none of the other songs quite live up to that greatness, it’s still a fun album to revisit. I can see how this album and Iggy in general are a major influence on bands like The Strokes. This album has always been a 3 for me so I’ll keep it there.

If Mick Jagger and David Bowie had a baby that speedballed, it would be Iggy Pop. I like Bowie, and I don't like Jagger. Iggy is more on the Jagger side for me, as in I'm not a huge fan. Although, I did like that Stooges album we listed to awhile back. I guess this is a good album, but it isn't something I would listen to voluntarily. Glad I heard it, though. 3

Pigeon-holing Iggy Pop into the punk rock category is an injustice to how far he can stretch. On Lust For Life, it seems that he's taken a bit of influence from The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, and Jim Morrison, and I can hear a lot of The Strokes here too, in lyrical delivery, guitar tone, backbeat, and general New Yorker vibes. There are some topics that didn't age well ("Sixteen", "Turn Blue"), but melodies and delivery are still catchy and edgy. Life is not the only thing for which Iggy lusts. Though I was surprised at how much I liked the first Stooges album I heard, I guess I still thought of that as a one-off, because again I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed this album. No need to point out favorites; they all work together to make an enjoyable album that shows variation in approach while maintaining a bluesy dirty-rock theme.

This just clicks for me, the vibe and energy. In fact, it seems almost entirely compromised of vibes and energy, but it feels so unplanned and from the gut that there's something infectiously exhilarating in it.

I like the energy on this album. Lust for Life is a great song. Iggy Pop has such an interesting voice. I think this one is better than the earlier album I rated. I feel like the songs are organized and structured better and not as chaotic. Dear I say mature. I also liked 'Tonight'.

Definitely Iggy's best work after Raw Power, and loving hearing the Bowie input again. Couple all time great tracks, too. 4.5

I'm always somehow surprised by how good Iggy Pop's albums remain

After Title cut, which is the best, its just Ok...

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

并不太欣赏得来…

So much better than the other Iggy 77 release on this list. Passenger is excellent

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

A perfectly named album. The feeling of energy and growl throughout is perfect. Trainspotting thoroughly planted the opening track into my generations zeitgeist but i think the passenger is the star of the show. It looses a star for some end of album mediocrity but that was fun!

Listened to this while playing Isofarian Guard. I enjoyed this album whole lot more than I thought I would. Some instantly recognizable classics...and the songs that were new to me were also great!

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

great album

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

It was okay.

It's a weird answer for me... It's a good album but some songs are clearly under par. Some songs can get pretty repetitive and long but I guess that's all part of the proto-punk movement. Maybe I was just not in the mood... Maybe that's it. Favourite Song - Neighborhood Threat Least Favourite Song - Sixteen (or Tonight)

The album is a great compilation of the “Lust for Life” (mostly drugs). I love the first half of the album, but after “Tonight” I feel it becomes another album. “Turn Blue” is a mess and “Sucess” is kinda boring. I understand the experimental side but it loses the energy of the first few bangers.

Not my kinda music

i'm a big fan of 70s punk but this only has two good songs. the rest are forgettable. bowie definitely saved it from being total garbage

Why is Iggy Pop looking at me like that? I can't describe the emotion on his face. Is he happy? Sad? I can't tell. Whatever. It doesn't matter. All that matters is whether or not I liked Lust for Life. So, did I? Yes. I did. I think this album's really good. There's a lot to like about this album. The sound is great. It's just a very strong rock sound. It's decently varied, and also stands out alongside other iconic and unique albums of the time period. Comparing this to other 1977 albums like Marquee Moon and "Heroes" doesn't make a ton of sense, but the fact that all of these albums are as great as they are really shows how great this time period was for music. Speaking of "Heroes," I really like the presence of David Bowie on this album. More albums should just have David Bowie involved. Iggy's vocals are solid. The writing is really only bad in one song. The production and pacing are excellent. This is a great album. There are others I like more, but that doesn't mean Lust for Life is bad, because it isn't. High 4/5.

Music's okay. Gives me The Doors vibes. I like The Passenger but no other songs really stood out. Would probably not listen to it again. Plus, all the songs sound like they need some fine tuning/refining of the sound.

还可以吧

Not particularly my favourite

It’s fine, I guess, I don’t know. Lust for life is a bit of a bop, Sixteen is creepy as hell (how were 70s rock dudes all pedos?), and there was another song I recognized that was kind of good but I can’t remember what it was. 2.5 stars

The strumming is a little repetitive in some of the songs, but overall, I enjoyed the rock sound. Not really fan of the talking instead of singing in Turn Blue. I can definitely listen to album multiple times, and saved most of the album for later listening.

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

Rolling Stones meets David Byrne meets David Bowie.

I love this album. It is punk at heart but wrapped in catchy, driving pop that flows effortlessly from track to track. It feels raw yet polished at the same time. There is attitude and swagger everywhere, but also melody and structure. It is such an easy and enjoyable listen. Iggy and Bowie together were some double act. You can feel Bowie’s touch in the production and songwriting, but it never overshadows Iggy’s personality. The result is sharp, energetic and completely iconic. Favourite songs: The Passenger and Lust for Life Least favourite: None worth mentioning Album artwork: An iconic cover that perfectly captures Iggy’s charisma and confidence

Brilliant. Worthy. Music outside its specific time yet stamps a marker worth experiencing onto the later 1970s.

Respect for creativity plus Bowie. Lust for Life is classic.

Is this punk? Post punk? I don’t know, and I don’t really care. (Subtext - beware of labels. They tend to serve someone else’s purposes.)

so much Bowie here

Iggy pop is one of those artists that I appreciate, but have never really been able to properly get into. I just much prefer the rawness and aggression of The Stooges.

Rating: 8.5/10 Very catchy album that also displays Iggy Pop's quirkiness. Great performances and production.

Probalby my favorite Iggy Pop album so far. Very catchy

How can you not love him?

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

This is pretty much the missing link between two of my favorite albums, Low and “Heroes”, but is not nearly as good. Iggy starts to grate after a while, especially on Turn Blue (🥴), but there’s a few good tracks here.

Lust for Life always gets me fucking goinggggg

4/5

Some seriously excellent songs in this album.

Nope

Don't remember many opinions on it

I didn't know David Bowie and Iggy Pop wrote Tonight together and that this was the original. That's pretty cool. Overall it's an enjoyable album, though not very outstanding. I enjoyed it more than his work with the Stooges that I have heard so far.

Set the tone for a lot of grunge. Have listened before and will listen again

Some good songs

#372. Man, Iggy Pop is an ugly son of a bitch, and every time I look at a picture of him I regret having done so. That doesn't really have anything to do with my review, I just thought I'd put it out there. I did quite like this album though. I've never really listened to any of his music intentionally before, but it's liked it for the most part 4/5: fun Song added to playlist: The Passenger I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link

The day I discovered that Capital Inicial's song is actually a cover from Iggy Pop! Good album, but very different style of songs throughout it? Almost doesn't feel cohesive, despite them individually being good!

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

Classic rock n roll staple

In jalousiebedeckter Wohnung amüsierst du dich alleine Du hörst Iggy Pop – dann fick ihn doch! Durch zeugenlose Wald und Wiesen gehst du Gassi Mit dem Hund in einem Minirock – dann fick ihn doch! An euphorieberaubten Tagen frequentierst du eine Kirche Und du sprichst mit Gott – dann fick ihn doch! The Album is great, few bangers i love lel he still makes great music (3.5/5.0)

Philip Seymour Hoffman voice: “IGGY POP!” A fun rock album. Thought it was going to be a bit more weird.

Big fan. Fun, early punk rock. The Passenger slaps.

Don’t remember specifics now but know I enjoyed it.

Albumi #70, 06.10.2024 Iggy Popin legendaarinen kakkosalbumi vuodelta 1977. Albumi on Iggy Popin ja David Bowien Berliini-kauden tuotoksia. Tämä teos kuuluu jokaisen musiikista ymmärtävän levyhyllyyn.

7.5/10

mhhh pas ma came

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

Classic Iggy, decent album although not a huge amount of variety but you don’t need it. Punchy, some great riffs and it knocks you around a bit. Good album.

One of my all time favorites.

Lust for Life and The Passenger are both epic....the rest would be a 2. OK.

So I had only listened to Iggy Pop as part of The Stooges before, and this is really not that at all. This basically sounds like a Bowie album (which makes sense, because it was his second collaboration album with Bowie, he wrote most of the songs on this). In my mind Iggy Pop is the guy with with the punk sound and his shirt off doing crazy things on stage, but this is a completely different thing. I mean, look at the cover. Honestly, it's really good though. "Lust For Life" is a super catchy opener and it stays strong throughout. There's a few misses here and there, but it's really consistently strong with a few great tracks ("The Passenger" seems to be his biggest solo hit, and it's great). I really enjoyed this one, very solid top to bottom. Favorite song: The Passenger Other: Lust For Life, Some Weird Sin, Tonight, Turn Blue, Neighborhood Threat, Fall In Love With Me 10/4/24

Highlights: Some weird sin, The passenger, Neighbourhood threat -Very dynamic -Sometimes it gets a bit too generic or a bit boring but nothing major -The vibe the album brings is amazing -The highs on this are REALLY good -The lows are not bad they're just meh Rating: 6.5/10

Fun vibes. I’m not all in but he’s creative

creaky. i can see how this was fun during its time though. old dudes lusting after literal teenagers isnt fun anymore.

Fun, classic album!

Good album from Iggy, distinctive but not too far out. Very accessible. The Passenger is a great start to the album.

Hit after hit after hit

Topsong: Neighborhood Threat 'Passenger'-Album 2-3 Abmischung mit 'Telefon-Sound' - so lala.

There's too much I wanna say about this album! Quintessential garage rock meets punk (proto-punk?) with an influence of Bowie musicality (and imagery of West Berlin). It's messy, it's crisp, it's great. And to top it off, the album cover of a smiling Iggy Pop with greasy bands is iconic. Favorite song(s): Some Weird Sin, Success Least favorite: Turn Blue Knew before? Yes

6.5

Enjoyed this one

Bowie's fingerprints are all over this. Sounds like Bowie but less restrained. I like it, but prefer the Stooges work for sure. Title track is fantastic tho

Meh

The Idiot's glue-huffing little brother...which is to say it's fun and good but a bit inessential when Bowie's actual Berlin trilogy exists 8/10

This was pretty good, although I couldn't wait to get that album cover off my screen

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

Uu

23/09/24

Hits

I can't believe The Passenger is almost 50 years old. The rest of the album didn't age that well though. 7/10

It’s pretty good. I don’t think it’s worth five stars, but I like it.

Not for me. Gave up by the last few tracks. Front loaded - Lust for Life and Some Weird Sin were good. Tonight was sad.

Solid, energetic album with some really high-quality songs. Having a tough time placing this as at the moment as a 4 or a 5. Probably just on the 4 side of 4.5

This was not the sort of music I thought Iggy Pop did. But that was based on how he looks and those crap ads he did quite enjoyed it though.

The song writing and production was very stylish, other than the distorted vocals it felt very modern if that makes sense.

Lust for Life and The Passenger are a couple of awesome hits. Besides that, the album is a bit meh but certainly above average. Bowie rules. 6.5/10 (3.25/5)

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

Such a great intro, Lust of Life, is so instantly recognizable. Classic.

Great hugely Bowie-influenced record.

ok werk

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

It does what it's trying to do very well but it didn't show me anything. Im always looking for something to chew on with an album and I don't find myself that intrigued by this. All of the instruments feel really far apart too which I don't think is helping the cohesiveness of the album.

Not my cup of tea

Although I'm not a big Iggy Pop fan, this is probably my favorite of his albums. It's not too crazy but still a little crazy, just right. I might like his other work more if I had listened to this first and worked into his other stuff. Not sure if I would listen to this agarin but I don't regret hearing it.

# Album Name: Lust for Life # Artist: Iggy Pop # Rating: 4/5 # Comments: A couple of classic tracks on here. Lust for life is iconic. It always reminds me of trainspotting and edinburgh. However, in its own right, its a song full of magic. So good. Same goes for passenger. The rhythm guitar is just iconic. The melody is amazing, the lyrics are spot on for it. Great tune. These two are iconic tracks. Love the Rhythm and drum beat on sixteen. Not so sure about those lyrics though... Some weird sin was a real grower for me. Great rhythm and dual vocals. The album struggles to hit the same heights as LFL and passenger. These two songs create a really high bar. However, most other tracks are real growers. It took a few listens to grip me. But im glad i stook with it. I like iggys style and vocals so it was worth it. # Top Tunes: lust for life and passenger. Other notable songs were sixteen, weird sin, tonight and fall in love with me. # Would I listen to it again? Definitely.

Stands the test of time

Trodde jag skulle svimma och dö när jag hörde Lust For Life första gången. Så jävla bra låt. The Passenger är också fantastisk. Hela skivan är underbar rock-punk-pop Värd att lyssna på många gånger om. Precis som hans första The Idiot. Riktigt bra skiva det också. Kanske är det Bowies förtjänst men Iggy Pop är cool och har en skön röst. Match made in heaven Bowie och Pop.

Det är jämnbra men the passenger och lust for life sticker ut. Men hela skivan håller rätt hög nivå rakt igenom. Kul!

The Passenger är ju enastående bra och tycker denna håller riktigt hög kvalitet rakt igenom (Sixteen är den enda svaga låten). Mycket mer finess och välproducerat än The Stooges. Stark fyra.

The only Iggy I've known in my life is Iggy Koopa, and I wish I would have kept it that way. The album was lackluster, and reminded me more of a demo than a studio album, but did have two good songs, if nothing else. Favorite Track: "Lust For Life".

I love Iggy Pop’s voice. Occasionally I loved this record. But for me half is a strong record and half is fairly mediocre. 3/5

Iggy and Bowie’s stint in Berlin yielded the some of the best music of both of their careers. The title track always makes me think of Trainspotting.

Music to run down Princes Street in Edinburgh to... Add in The Passenger and this becomes a fairly iconic album.

Some Weird Sin, great track.

Very good. Knew the big 2 songs. Surprised at how pop it sounded and the Bowie influence is clear. Dips a little on the B side.

Choose your future, choose life.

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

surprisingly good!

Notable tracks: Lust for Life, The Passenger, Turn Blue Pretty middle of the road. Some tracks feel a little samey. 6/10

Thought this album was a mixed bag. The sound was really good, distinct and fun, but I didn’t care for a lot of the lyrics throughout the songs. Especially on Turn Blue. Kinda weird. Standouts: The Passenger, Tonight, and Neighborhood Threat.

This is a weird one - at points it's grungey, sometimes sounds like The Doors meets Bowie, other times it's ankle-deep in Britpop. Not something that I think I'd revisit but an interesting listen

Not really for me. It definitely picked up as it went on but still, I'm indifferent to it. Since this was a collab with Bowie, whom I also am indifferent to, this didn't speak to me in the end.

Fairly decent. Only must Skip is Turn Blue

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

Chulo.

69/100

Raw rock and roll sound. Enjoyable enough. Reading about iggy pop was more entertaining than the album.

Enjoyable. Fun beats and a David Bowie-esque voice.

This was cool Wouldn’t listen again but lust for life is a rammer

I am glad that I got to listen to an album that has clearly influenced so many other artists, but this wasn’t my cup of tea - 2.5/5 Reviewed 29/08/2024

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

3 stars

A couple of truly great tracks but the rest of the album can't maintain that standard.

Catchy and easily accessible post-punk music without ever really coming off as a "watered-down" version of the genre's sounds. I mean yeah, you have a song like 'Success' which sounds like a go-lucky 60s pop song that would've absolutely dominated the charts re-invented for the post-punk era. But you also have experimental cuts like the drug-addled rambling-driven 'Turn Blue'. With the exception of the poorly aged (and gross at the time) 'Sixteen', I enjoyed pretty much every song here. I generally enjoy Iggy's deeper vocal style here, like on 'Tonight' and the masterpiece that is 'The Passenger'. The latter sounds like a mix of David Bowie (who had many ties to this album, especially given the fact that 'Station to Station', which I always found had many similarities to this album musically and thematically, was released around the time of this album) and Jim Morrison-styled vocals. Well, that's probably because Bowie does backup vocals here and the lyrics were inspired by a Morrison poem. Again, easily accessible, fun, and "poppy" post-punk is sort of what draws me to this album. Authenticity is not sacrificed though - I mean it's Iggy Pop, one of the genre's pioneers, he couldn't be inauthentic even if he tried.

Enjoyed each of these songs, although ‘Sweet 16’ was a bit gross.. all in all a classic 70s brit rock album 4/5

3.7 Listened 4x.

trotos

Some fun tunes but some of those lyrics have not aged well at all

David Bowie's excellent production and an energetic yet restrained Iggy Pop made this one an excellent listen. Not sure how often I would put it on in the future but I do know where the standout tracks on it came from. Closer to 3.8 for me

Nice punky good album.

Está bien, pero sin mas

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

Gute alter Rock

I like Iggy! He’s a Punk pioneer, and a certified bad little bitch. Some of his stuff I love, and his latest album is solid. Never was a big fan of this album, but I get the appeal. God love and keep Iggy Pop!

Whatchu laughing at? You think it's funny? We have a fucking comedian here. Can't wait for ironic era to pass, people don't take anything seriously

I only liked Passenger

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

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

The Passenger is a great track. Never gets old. Lust for Life good too. Tonight sounds quite Bowiesque. But the rest is just a bit samey. Not bad.

The Passenger, what a riff. Lust For Life, what a drum beat. Tonight, what a song. Otherwise, underwhelming.

Not much to note, was listening while doing some work.. didn’t catch my attention. Sorry Iggy :(

Pretty good but didn’t have the wow factor. I like the Bowie influence, didn’t realise he was so involved. Sixteen was creepy.

Great Bowie album!

Has two undeniable hits, the rest of this sounds like a David Bowie album but not as good. Some of the songs are not that good and go over 6 minutes long. I will rate this higher than it deserves for the singles. B

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

Banger after banger but boy was it confusing when Bowie stopped, and Iggy started.

Ma sai che è stata proprio una bella esperienza? Punti in meno per aver collaborato coi Maneskin nel futuro

Absolutely loved The Passenger, but most of the other songs ranged from enjoyable to questionable. Overall the energy wasn't exactly my taste? But I still had a good time. The Passenger may become an all-time favourite.

I did not use a private Spotify session. I knew several of the songs, of course, but hadn't listened this album. Probably because I thought I had heard "Lust for Life" enough for one lifetime, but that isn't even the best song on the album. I heard a lot of Pixies/Frank Black on this album, wasn't aware of that before.

Some really good stuff with some other stuff that hasn't aged as well.

Fun!

01) Lust for Life - 10,0 02) Sixteen - 8,0 03) Some Weird Sin - 8,0 04) The Passenger - 10,0 05) Tonight - 10,0 06) Success - 8,0 07) Turn Blue - 7,5 08) Neighborhood Threat - 7,5 09) Fall in Love with Me - 9,0 TOTAL: 8,67 (87/100) Current ranking: 43/269

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

Hi

Lust for Life ✅ Sweet Sixteen ✅ Some Weird Sin - can tell Bowie's influence, top tune ✅ Passenger ✅ (Great opening 4 tracks) Tonight ✅ another solid song with heavy Bowie undertones. Reminds me of the pixies. Success ✅ - not bad, still heavy Bowie influence, with a hint of Neil Young Turn Blue ❎ weakest track so far, skip able Neighborhood Threat ✅ Picked it up again Fall in love with me ❎ one of the weaker ones, does remind me of some of Bowie's weaker songs Overall not a bad album... Probs about 7/10

Solid album. Definitely had that 60/70s Rolling Stones rock feel to it.

Most songs are fine, still too old for my liking but Passenger and Lust for Life are highlights.

Fun rock album

Mitreissend

Super solid punk adjacent rock. I think this aged very well. The songa are memorable and it all feels consistent and fresh.

The lyrics to “Turn Blue” and “sixteen” make more sense after you know that Iggy was a bit of a weirdo sex pest. Moral objections aside, I didn’t particularly like this album. How many songs can you make out of 3 chords, chorus and verse included? There’s good three chord rock and then there’s this. It’s pretty boring and repetitive. I know Bowie is involved in this a bit and you can sort of hear it but the big difference is that Bowie writes interesting music and Iggy just kinda writes music. It’s really forgettable, especially given the real punk stuff developing around the late 70s. Also he sounds too much like Jagger of Jagger could produce more than 2 notes with his voice.

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

Glam

Lust for Life es top, el resto bastante bastante bien. Un 4 muy alto cerca de un 5.

One of the excellent albums of Bowie (and Iggy) from the Berlin period. I always thought Brian Eno was also involved, but that's not the case. The best song of the record (Passenger) is the one that was not (co)written by Bowie.

Not bad. I really liked the vocals, kind of a fun listen.

Wow, I had no idea "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" was a cover. Apart from that realization though, this CD doesn't have much to offer. I don't really like garage rock that much overall, and this is as stripped-down as it gets. Witness "The Passenger", which appears to be the single - it's literally the same 3-second unit repeated for the entire song, with no development. Many others are similar. Pop is also, objectively, a bad singer - he's got very limited range, kind of a boring delivery, and fairly low energy. The only thing that makes "Raw Power" work is just that, and it's missing on this CD.

It was good.

While not every song on this album is a hit, it features a handful of tracks that are classics. It has a raw, stripped-down rock feel that adds great texture to the music. Produced by David Bowie during his Berlin Trilogy years, this album benefits from Bowie’s creative streak.

Very enjoyable album with a few classic tracks

I enjoyed this one, the riffs drive the songs forward and it's got the two big hits on it, Passenger and Lust for Life.

No sé, me aburrió.

Good for bg music, but not really exciting

I didn't realize how many of IP's songs that I knew were all on this one album: "Fall In Love With Me," "The Passenger," and of course the title track. Nice that the title track is frist, so that can be put out of the way. It's not that I dislike it, it's just overplayed. Anyone who mentions Iggy Pop, "Lust For Life" is normally the song that pops into one's head. The other songs had a bit of a bravado / punk-ish vibe to it. But they did not hit me as much as I was hoping. As for "The Passenger," I had heard the song a bunch of times in ads and such but did not place it even was Iggy Pop. So there you go, you learn something new every day. I enjoyed the album and the songs that I knew, but the other songs did not hit me as much as I was expecting. So... three it is.

Meh. Iggy Pop on his own is a lot like when he's with the Stooges to me. Some good songs but not enough for a whole dynamite album, and I'd rather just have his greatest hits. The title track and Passengers are classics - great, catchy songs. The rest I kind of shrug my shoulders at, except at times being slightly intrigued by Sixteen, Success, and Neighborhood Threat. Moving on...

Classic opening drum beat (see also Are You Gonna Be My Girl and You Can't Hurry Love), followed by solid songs throughout. Impressive that this was written, recorded, and mixed in only eight days. Favorite tracks: Lust for Life (upbeat song about drug use), Sixteen (rocking song about paedophilia), Tonight (nice song about drug overdose), Success (wait, this song isn't about drugs or paedophilia? Loved hearing Bowie's "Oh, shit!" at the end), Fall in Love With Me (good groove, no obvious drug references, but refers to the subject of the song as looking "young" a few too many times for comfort).

Great music with a lot of swing and interesting melodies.

This album solidified for me how important this project has been for shifting my perspective. Before doing this, I probably would listen to the #1 hit and decide it's not for me. Starting off, I wrote it off. At "Turn Blue" (track 7 of 9), I was converted. I've played the whole album a second time through, and I love it! It's so weird and edgy, and I love that an album from half a century ago still feels so fresh. I get major Bowie vibes. Turn Blue is such an awesome track, with so much going on, and it reminds me of Bohemian Rhapsody. Mostly I'm just trying to understand my turnaround, but I'm glad I gave it a chance.

It's a goodun but honestly it's a bit too much rock for me. Also, Success is just such a hard skip...

Fantastic, like Iggy covering aBowie album!

3.5

Love it

Eccentric pop, what a coool cat. His mannerisms remind me of Prince a bit. I can see why people like Iggy. 3.4

Solid album. First time listening to it. I didn't know Bowie wrote most of it. I'll probably revisit this one.

Have never heard any of his music at all. Have definitely heard of this first track. Pretty good album. Very different. Not poppy but not super rocking.

El bowie punk?

Couple good tracks on here - listenable - not bad.

You can hear Bowie's influence all over this, but not as much as The Idiot. Personally I think that's a good thing, although that's probably an unpopular opinion.

Better lyrics than I expected. And some interesting bits.

I enjoyed this - I only knew the 2 big hits but Success is another highlight. This record is VERY Bowie - I consider this kind of a negative, because I'm distracted by how much of another artist's imprint there is. But it's cool nonetheless

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

Ei minua varten, vaikka pari passelia kappaletta mukana olikin.

All too frequently with these albums we see someone producing an amazing album before succumbing to the rock n roll lifestyle. Iggy Pop did it the other way round, battling a heroin addiction with the help of his pal David Bowie who not only helped him get clean and collaborated on a couple of albums but paid for some expensive dental work, hence the goofy smile on the cover! The highlight is the thrilling title track, forever linked with Trainspotting.

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

Godfather of the punk movement

Not as good as his more punk offerings, but some great tracks here

First Iggy Pop album I've listened to and it was enjoyable enough. Would've hit different listening to it back in the late 70s. Still holds up though.

Goo album! Wish I could give it 3 1/2 Stars. Maybe 4.

The Passenger and Lust for Life stick out - as they were covered and used over and over again in media. Aside from that, not much here.

Pretty boring

Highlights: Tonight, Lust For Life, The Passenger. Brothers from another mother (Iggy Pop and David Bowie, who co-produced this album) join forces to sober up and make another album. Written, recorded and mixed in 8 days. Holy hell. Don't expect poetry. Just listen. Overall: 7/10

Classic rock. Felt a little on the simple side to me. There were a few songs I enjoyed but not much reason to revisit for me.

Some great tracks. Some kinda self-indulgent tracks. Singles are better than the album.

actually surprised that i liked it THAT much

well it's good, kinda scary 3/5

It was a nice listen and I just generally enjoyed it. Maybe it’s more of a 3.5 but I’m feeling generous. I dunno I liked it. I wasn’t going crazy or anything, but yeah good.