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Skull Ring

Iggy Pop · 2003

61 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · post-punk

A vibrant blend of punk energy and rock swagger infused with Iggy's trademark irreverence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with energetic peaks
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks
  • late-night revelry with friends
  • pulsating rhythms for movement
  • cathartic release from frustration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, meditative moments
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Skull Ring' was released in 2003, Iggy Pop had already established himself as a punk icon, renowned for his unpredictable performances and influential music. This album marked his first collaboration with The Trolls, showcasing a return to collaborative songwriting after years of solo ventures. It followed his previous album, 'Beat 'Em Up' (2001), continuing to explore themes of rebellion and self-identity.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· The Stooges· Lou Reed
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Little Electric Chair 4:40
  • 2 Perverts in the Sun 3:18
  • 3 Skull Ring 3:51
  • 4 Superbabe 4:09
  • 5 Loser 2:41
  • 6 Private Hell 2:50
  • 7 Little Know It All 3:33
  • 8 Whatever 3:16
  • 9 Dead Rock Star 4:39
  • 10 Rock Show 2:08
  • 11 Here Comes the Summer 4:53
  • 12 Motor Inn 4:11
  • 13 Inferiority Complex 4:13
  • 14 Supermarket 3:01
  • 15 Til Wrong Feels Right 3:13
  • 16 Blood on Your Cool / Nervous Exhaustion 7:01

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