Roadkill Rising
Iggy Pop · 2011
292 min · 66 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · post-punk
A chaotic blend of punk energy and rock anthems, capturing Iggy's raw charisma and enduring influence.
Why this album works
The album features many of Iggy Pop's most influential tracks, solidifying his place in rock history. It received positive reviews for its curation of songs that span his career, highlighting his impact on punk and rock music. Critics noted how it serves as both a retrospective and an introduction for new listeners.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks dynamic exploration of sound raw energy for late nights
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'Roadkill Rising' is a compilation album that showcases Iggy Pop's expansive career. At this point, he was celebrated as a punk icon, building on his legacy from the Stooges through various solo projects. This album followed a period of critical acclaim, including his 2009 collaboration with Josh Homme on 'Préliminaires'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· Frank Zappa· Alanis Morissette· Green Day· No Doubt· Weezer· John Mayer· Yoko Ono
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Iggy Pop (intro) 0:17
- 2 Raw Power 4:40
- 3 1969 2:59
- 4 Funtime 3:01
- 5 I Need Somebody 4:42
- 6 Search and Destroy Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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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