Iggy Pop – Post Pop Depression
What can you say about Iggy Pop, the pungent punk pioneer that’s been around and musically prolific since the mid ‘70’s? The exuberant lad that jumps and squirms at his live shows, looking like a greased up ball of sinewy muscle that’s been injected with enough adrenaline to kill your average sized elephant.
Well, Iggy has released a new album that is in collaboration with the Queen Of The Stone Age’s front man Josh Homme, and it’s a gooder.
The album consists of nine California influenced desert vignettes, and sounds dryer than a sunny July afternoon in Palm Springs.
The opening song, “Break Into Your Heart”, sets the mood to follow and is the only commercially accessible tune on the album.
From there on it’s get a little weirder and yet with Iggy’s lyrical charm, he makes the journey incredibly irresistible.
“American Valhalla” possesses an infectious steady beat that sticks around in your psyche. One can just feel the evil stare of Iggy as he looks into your mind and says telepathically, listen to me or else!
On “Sunday”, the influence of Josh Homme’s contribution takes form in the strong guitar riff that backs Iggy’s forceful, yet at times wavering weary voice.
If you are an Iggy Pop fan, you’ll love his new musical presentation. If you’re not a fan or haven’t had the distinct pleasure of hearing an Iggy Pop album, give it a listen and who knows, maybe you’ll enjoy it.
I hope to hear more of the Iggy Pop/Josh Homme partnership, as I know they probably have many more songs to sing and many more ways to annoy us.
