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| | Iggy Ranked | | 10 | | Iggy Pop & James Williamson
Kill City
An almost secret Iggy release, Kill City accounts for the work Iggy did during his loony-bin period between Raw Power and his legendary Berlin era.
Must hear: "I Got Nothin'", "Sell Your Love" | | 9 |  | Iggy Pop
Brick By Brick
A comeback to quality of sorts (but not completely), Iggy proved that twenty-five years on, he still had some good stuff left in him. Also had a minor hit single with B-52's Kate Pierson in "Candy".
Must hear: "Main Street Eyes", "If I Don't Crap Out" | | 8 |  | Iggy Pop
Party
After the two 1977 Bowie-produced records, Iggy's work took a sharp decline. While the consistency wasn't quite the same, there was still quality to be found.
Must hear: "Pumping For Jill", "Sea of Love" (cover) | | 7 |  | Iggy Pop
New Values
First real work apart from Stooges and Bowie. An overall good album, but not nearly the quality of everything that came before it.
Must hear: "Five Foot One", "Tell Me A Story" | | 6 |  | Iggy Pop
TV Eye
TV Eye Live 1977 captures the peak solo era, with help from Bowie on keys and background vocals. Versions are rougher and sometimes better than their studio counterparts.
Must hear: "Dirt", "Nightclubbing" | | 5 |  | The Stooges
The Stooges
First album from The Stooges. Unappreciated in its time (much like Iggy's entire career) but is now remembered well. A hard-rocking, bluesy affair that set a blueprint for the future.
Must hear: "1969", "I Wanna Be Your Dog" | | 4 |  | Iggy Pop
Lust For Life
Lust For Life contains some of Iggy's best work and most recognizable singles. A bit more fun than his brooding solo debut, Lust For Life is a great starting-point for those unfamiliar with Iggy's post-Stooges work.
Must hear: "Sweet Sixteen", "Neighborhood Threat" | | 3 |  | The Stooges
Fun House
Album makes a strong case for the #1 spot. Filled with heavy-hitting tracks, possibly the best of the protopunk era.
Must hear: "TV Eye", "Down on the Street", "1970" | | 2 |  | Iggy Pop
The Idiot
Could be considered the first post punk record. Serving as a guinea pig of sorts for his friend and collaborator, David Bowie, Iggy's sound on The Idiot was dark, cold and heavily synthesized. The album is an influential classic and the best of Iggy's solo career.
Must hear: "China Girl", "Sister Midnight", "Baby" | | 1 |  | The Stooges
Raw Power
Could be considered the first punk rock record. As rough and raw as the title indicates, every track is a spit in the eye; even the ballads. This must have sounded like ear razors to those who weren't ready then - and probably still to some today. Officially listed as "Iggy & The Stooges", as James Williamson would replace original Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton, who would find himself relogated to bass duties.
Must hear: "Search and Destroy", "Gimme Danger", "I Need Somebody" | |
Brokenjewel
03.11.10 | Love his music.
Don't love the car insurance adverts he does here in the UK. | RobotFrank
03.11.10 | We have royal carribean commercials to the tune of "lust for life" here in the states. I try not to let the present influence my opinions of the past.
sputnik doesn't appreciate this guy, but he's the greatest. | dudebud
08.09.10 | This is an interesting ranking bryan. We both indeed appreciate Iggy and have such different opinions on what his best stuff really is. Ill have to post my own list soon explaining my favs. |
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