Après cover

Après

Iggy Pop · 2012

28 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · post-punk

Iggy Pop's sultry croon intertwines with elegant arrangements, breathing new life into classic French chansons.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise, engaging listening experience
  • intimate, reflective moments
  • smooth transitions and flow
  • early peaks of emotion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, Après marked Iggy Pop's foray into the world of chanson and jazz standards after a long career dominated by punk and rock. This album came after his 2009 release, Préliminaires, which also explored similar musical territory but was more rooted in American influences. At this stage, Pop was embracing a more reflective and subdued approach to his artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· The Stooges· Lou Reed

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Et si tu n’existais pas 3:33
  • 2 La Javanaise 2:30
  • 3 Everybody’s Talkin’ 2:48
  • 4 I’m Going Away Smiling 2:38
  • 5 La Vie en rose 2:06
  • 6 Les Passantes 4:10
  • 7 Syracuse 2:03
  • 8 What Is This Thing Called Love? 2:48
  • 9 Michelle 2:43
  • 10 Only the Lonely 2:50

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