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Roadkill Rising

Iggy Pop · 2011

292 min · 66 tracks · alternative rock

A raw and frenetic collection of Iggy Pop's defining tracks, pulsating with punk energy and unrestrained charisma.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Raw Power Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Lust for Life — This track epitomizes Iggy's electrifying spirit, combining an infectious rhythm with themes of vitality and resilience that resonate across generations.
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    Search and Destroy — An explosive anthem of rebellion, the song delivers a visceral experience that encapsulates the chaos and urgency of the punk movement.
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    The Passenger — Known for its haunting melody and reflective lyrics, this track showcases Iggy's ability to blend introspection with rock bravado.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • dynamic exploration of sound
  • raw energy for late nights
  • for chaotic gatherings
  • reflective moments among chaos

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer tight, concise albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A compilation that showcases Iggy's career but is not the primary entry point.
Career context
Released in 2011, Roadkill Rising is a compilation album that captures Iggy Pop's prolific career spanning over four decades. By this point, he had already established himself as a punk rock pioneer, following his influential work with The Stooges and numerous solo albums. This release showcases a curated selection of his most iconic songs, reflecting both his enduring legacy and ongoing relevance in rock music.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· The Stooges· Lou Reed

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Iggy Pop (intro) 0:17
  • 2 Raw Power Start here 4:40
  • 3 1969 2:59
  • 4 Funtime 3:01
  • 5 I Need Somebody 4:42
  • 6 Search and Destroy 3:32
  • 7 Turn Blue 7:17
  • 8 Gimme Danger 4:57
  • 9 Tonight 4:17
  • 10 Fall in Love With Me 7:26
  • 11 Gloria 4:45
  • 12 Rock Action 6:08
  • 13 Knocking ’em Down in the City 3:26
  • 14 New Values 3:42
  • 15 Play It Safe 4:21
  • 16 Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell 5:34
  • 17 You Really Got Me 2:38

Disc 2

  • 1 Nightclubbing 5:15
  • 2 Puppet World 2:00
  • 3 One for My Baby (And One More for the Road) 10:15
  • 4 Take Care of Me 5:07
  • 5 Batman Theme 2:58
  • 6 Hang on Sloopy 4:38
  • 7 I Wanna Be Your Dog 4:35
  • 8 Loose 3:16
  • 9 Real Wild Child 3:55
  • 10 Sister Midnight 5:00
  • 11 Blah Blah Blah 4:34
  • 12 Winners and Losers 5:54
  • 13 Shades 4:39
  • 14 Some Weird Sin 3:10
  • 15 Kill City 2:47
  • 16 High on You 6:04

Disc 3

  • 1 Lust for Life 6:45
  • 2 China Girl 5:24
  • 3 Butt Town 4:18
  • 4 Home 4:38
  • 5 TV Eye 4:24
  • 6 The Passenger 6:13
  • 7 Louie Louie 4:49
  • 8 Rip It Up 2:11
  • 9 Candy 4:22
  • 10 Five Foot One 4:07
  • 11 Caesar 5:16
  • 12 In the Death Car 5:10
  • 13 Fucking Alone 5:14
  • 14 Hate 7:06
  • 15 No Fun 6:11

Disc 4

  • 1 Corruption 3:28
  • 2 Howl 3:53
  • 3 The Jerk 3:31
  • 4 Lost 3:03
  • 5 Drink New Blood 3:59
  • 6 Dirt 1:40
  • 7 Dirt #2 5:38
  • 8 Down on the Street 3:25
  • 9 Real Cool Time 3:31
  • 10 Funhouse 4:25
  • 11 My Idea of Fun 4:16
  • 12 Not Right 2:16
  • 13 Skull Ring 4:11
  • 14 Les Feuilles Mortes (Autumn Leaves) 4:21
  • 15 King of the Dogs 3:04
  • 16 Spanish Coast 4:03
  • 17 Willow Weep for Me 3:46
  • 18 Shotgun 5:40

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