Préliminaires
Iggy Pop · 2009
36 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · post-punk
A jazz-infused exploration of life’s complexities woven through Iggy Pop's distinctive vocal style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative background ambiance
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Préliminaires' marked a significant departure for Iggy Pop from his punk roots, as it was his first album showcasing a jazz-influenced sound. At this point in his career, he was navigating the legacy of his earlier work while exploring new musical territories, including French chanson and bossa nova.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· The Stooges· Lou Reed
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Les Feuilles mortes 3:55
- 2 I Want to Go to the Beach 2:52
- 3 King of the Dogs 2:01
- 4 Je sais que tu sais 3:11
- 5 Spanish Coast 3:58
- 6 Nice to Be Dead 2:49
- 7 How Insensitive 3:02
- 8 Party Time 2:08
- 9 He’s Dead / She’s Alive 1:59
- 10 A Machine for Loving 3:15
- 11 She’s a Business 3:10
- 12 Les Feuilles mortes (Marc’s Theme) 3:53
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