Name: Kill City
Brand: Iggy Pop

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Release date

2010-10-25

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CDALIV112

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95081011229

Bertus Musikvertrieb

2010-10-07

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95081011212

Artist

Iggy Pop

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Alive

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Classic

Iggy Pop is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He was born on April 21, 1947 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. Iggy Pop is a founding member of a renowned music group. Before his success as an artist, he worked at Discount Records in Ann Arbor while attending college. His exceptional talent has earned him the prestigious Polar Music Prize in 2022.

Alive is a music label that is run by Patrick Boissel. With a strong presence in the industry, Alive has been releasing music since 2006. The label prides itself on discovering and promoting talented artists from various genres, including rock, pop, and electronic music.

Under the guidance of Patrick Boissel, Alive has built a reputation for its high-quality releases and commitment to supporting emerging musicians. The label's catalog includes an impressive collection of albums and singles that have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success.

Since its inception, Alive has continuously evolved with the ever-changing music landscape. While some releases prior to 2006 may be credited to another label, any releases after that date should be attributed to Alive. With an unwavering dedication to nurturing talent and delivering exceptional music experiences, Alive remains at the forefront of the music industry.

Kill City helped bridge Iggy Pop's musical career from the drug-fueled and blazing rock of the Stooges (Raw Power, etc.) to his artier (but just as influential and passionate) David Bowie-produced solo albums (The Idiot and Lust for Life). After the Stooges broke up for good in 1974, Iggy (who was depressed, suicidal, and addicted to hard drugs) checked himself into a mental hospital to straighten out. When he emerged sober, Iggy hooked up with ex-Stooges guitarist James Williamson and began collaborating on demos. The duo tried to land a record contract on the strength of the compositions, but failed to do so. Although it's not as jaw-dropping as the releases listed above, Kill City certainly has its moments. And surprisingly, the songs sound more like laid-back Stones rockers than what the duo was known for at the time (which was barely containable near-heavy metal). There are a couple of Stooges leftovers (Johanna and I Got Nothin) which lack the bite of the originals, but make up for it in Iggy's heartfelt vocals. The title track opens the album, with the lyrics painting a picture of a desperate and dangerous metropolis, and musically is the closest to the classic Stooges sound. Iggy and James' admiration of Jagger and Richards shows on the tracks Sell Your Love, Lucky Monkeys, and the instrumental Night Theme. Also, synthesizers and keyboards are featured on Master Charge, signaling the new direction Iggy would soon embark on. Also included are informative liner notes which do a good job of showing where Iggy's head was at during his mid-'70s, refocusing period. An interesting release, worthy of belonging in any Stooges/Iggy fan's collection.

Kill City

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