Party [Extra tracks, Original recording remastered]

Iggy Pop | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 11, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 1981
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
• Label: Buddha
• ASIN: B00004TY95
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,625 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pop wants a pop album?, August 13, 2000

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Brian - See all my reviews

This review is from: Party (Audio CD)

It could be that Iggy was a bit shook after James Williamson had walked off the studio recording of "Soldier," when David Bowie had appeared in the studio to help out with the album. It was a real dream of Iggy's to have each included on the album, but unfortunately Williamson's ignorance got in the way. Despite Williamson's walk out, Pat Moran did an above average job fill-in in for Williamson, and the album was a big success for Iggy. Now, Iggy had his sights set on a pop album. It wasn't easy for him to make a pop album. Remember, Iggy was the one that gained his popularity with The "outrageous" Stooges. His trademark had been to appear on stage shirtless, and was one of the first to be comfortable enough to jump into the crowd. I believe his goal had been, ever since he had formed The Stooges, was to make a full circle in his musical career. To make early punk albums, and then turn to pop. This idea really hit full swing when he found out his great friend David Bowie shared the same ambition. (That word happens to be a track on the album "Soldier.") "Party," I don't believe, is a true pop album. Iggy knew that as long as he was signed to Arista Records, he was not going to get the coverage and support he needed to make a very popular album. This would have to wait until 1986 when he was signed to A&M, and where he collaborated with David Bowie to make "Blah Blah Blah." "Party" starts with a delightful and fun track called 'Pleasure.' 'Rock And Roll Party' is another fine track that leads into the oddly named 'Eggs On Plate.' The name of this song reminds me of a lyric in a Brian Eno song, off the album "Another Green World." It's the lyric, "Perhaps my brain(s) are old and scrambled, oh my!" Although the word "egg" is not uttered, scrambled is and I think Iggy have found some motivation in that strong Brian Eno lyric. 'Sincerity' is a song where Iggy is found pleading with his girlfriend to stay. 'Houston Is Hot Tonight' talks of the 'Rock And Roll Party.' Tracks 2, 3, and 4 all center on the same idea and topic. They all also deal with action and consequence. An idea Iggy has not always grasped. 'Pumpin' For Jill' is Iggy being a slave. Although not a work slave, if you know what I mean. 'Happy Man' is one of favorites on "Party," along with the following track, 'Bang Bang.' 'Bang Bang,' which was later covered by David Bowie on this 1987 album "Never Let Me Down," is a very sincere and simple song. I'm sorry to say that Bowie's version is not near as sincere and simple as Iggy's, although still good. 'Sea of Love' is just an excellent love song. From the lyrics to the tune, you can't go wrong with 'Sea of Love.' 'Time Won't Let Me' is a very successful cover of a timeless classic. Again, each of the bonus tracks included on "Party" are superb choices and would have been a perfect fit for the original cut.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Under rated Iggy, July 31, 2001

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L Salisbury (Maryland United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Party (Audio CD)

The best of his Arista LPs "Party" may seem like watered down Iggy on the surface (ie "accessible" melodies; that lame cover "sea of love") but check out the lyrics: "Sooner or later, baby, I'm gonna bruse you just like a tomato", "When I walked into the rock n roll club I found myself with the usual bums", "who left that [...] door half open!" Despite the "listenible" almost mainstream music this was Iggy's most bitter album until "Beat Em Up".

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my favorite album ever, May 11, 2008

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B. Pritchard - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Party (Audio CD)

That's not just an attention grabber, I swear. This is my favorite album. Many reviews on here from punk rock purists sell this album as one of Iggy's quick money making albums, or the new wave sell out album. What I think separates this album from others is its spontaneity. Some will argue Iggy just wasn't trying. I find similarities to surfer rosa/come on pilgrim; quintessential punk rock. The honest truth is if you are a weirdo and you know it, buy this album. Those songs you sing when no one is around and you think to your self, "if someone heard me singing this, they would think I'm crasy!". Well guess what, Iggy made an album out of it. And he made it great!