In 1976, the Stooges had been gone for two years, and Iggy Pop had developed a notorious reputation as one of rock & roll's most spectacular waste cases. After a self-imposed stay in a mental hospital, a significantly more functional Iggy was desperate to prove he could hold down a career in music, and he was given another chance by his longtime ally, David Bowie. Bowie co-wrote a batch of new songs with Iggy, put together a band, and produced The Idiot, which took Iggy in a new direction decidedly different from the guitar-fueled proto-punk of the Stooges. – AllMusic Review by Mark Deming
Tracklist
1. Sister Midnight (04:19)
2. Nightclubbing (04:14)
3. Funtime (02:54)
4. Baby (03:24)
5. China Girl (05:08)
6. Dum Dum Boys (07:12)
7. Tiny Girls (02:59)
8. Mass Production (08:24)
Cat no: 5736624
In 1976, the Stooges had been gone for two years, and Iggy Pop had developed a notorious reputation as one of rock & roll's most spectacular waste cases. After a self-imposed stay in a mental hospital, a significantly more functional Iggy was desperate to prove he could hold down a career in music, and he was given another chance by his longtime ally, David Bowie. Bowie co-wrote a batch of new songs with Iggy, put together a band, and produced The Idiot, which took Iggy in a new direction decidedly different from the guitar-fueled proto-punk of the Stooges. – AllMusic Review by Mark Deming
Tracklist
1. Sister Midnight (04:19)
2. Nightclubbing (04:14)
3. Funtime (02:54)
4. Baby (03:24)
5. China Girl (05:08)
6. Dum Dum Boys (07:12)
7. Tiny Girls (02:59)
8. Mass Production (08:24)
Cat no: 5736624
