Après
Iggy Pop · 2012
28 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A reflective collection of French chanson and jazz standards, imbued with Iggy Pop's distinctive growl and emotive delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Et si tu n’existais pas Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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La Vie en rose — This track highlights Iggy Pop's ability to convey deep emotion, transforming the classic love song into a hauntingly intimate experience that showcases his vocal nuance.
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Everybody’s Talkin’ — Pop's rendition captures the song's longing and introspective spirit, blending his punk ethos with a softer, reflective tone that reinvents the familiar tune.
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What Is This Thing Called Love? — In this cover, Pop infuses a sense of urgency and raw emotion into Cole Porter's classic, making it feel both timeless and fresh under his distinct delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Iggy's unique take on classic songs showcases his versatility but may not resonate deeply beyond his fanbase.
What we noticed
- Each track is arranged with a focus on instrumentation that complements the lyrical content, often featuring piano and subtle orchestration.
- The pacing varies, with some tracks maintaining a steady tempo while others slow down significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Après marks a departure from Iggy's punk roots, exploring jazz and chanson covers.
- Themes
- French chanson nostalgia· intimate love reflections· jazz-infused melancholy
- Career context
- Après is Iggy Pop's first album of cover songs, marking a departure from his more aggressive punk roots. Released in 2012, it came after a period of relative quiet following his last album, Préliminaires, which also explored themes of love and introspection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· The Stooges· Lou Reed
Tracklist
- 1 Et si tu n’existais pas Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Old Ideas
Leonard Cohen
Shares introspective lyrics and a deep, emotive vocal style, blending jazz and folk influences.
Reality
David Bowie
Explores themes of nostalgia and intimacy with a mix of reflective songwriting and diverse sonic textures.
Push the Sky Away
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Offers a brooding atmosphere with poetic lyrics, combining elements of rock and melancholy jazz.
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