IGGY POP - Party 12" LP album

- New Wave Punk Rock

Party is the last of Pop's three albums with Arista Record
Party is a 1981 album by Iggy Pop. For this album, Iggy Pop collaborated with Ivan Kral, who is best known as guitar and bass player for Patti Smith in the 1970s It peaked at number 166 on Billboard's Top 200 albums.

When Arista heard the album, they brought in former Monkee producer, Tommy Hart, to remix "Bang Bang".[citation needed] It was released as a single, charting at #35 on the Billboard club play singles chart, and was later covered by David Bowie. According to Iggy Pop's autobiography, I Need More, he wrote "Bang Bang" as Arista Records wanted a single and he promised them a commercial album. He originally wanted Phil Spector or Mike Chapman to produce the song. Iggy claimed he got idea for the song from reading All the Right Stuff at a local bookstore.

 

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Iggy Pop's Party: A New Wave Experiment with Punk Roots

Released in 1981, "Party" marked the final chapter in Iggy Pop's three-album tenure with Arista Records. Following the raw energy of "Lust for Life" and "The Idiot," "Party" found Pop navigating the evolving musical landscape of the early 80s. It was a time when punk's raw fury was giving way to the more polished sounds of new wave, and Pop was eager to explore this new territory.

Musical Exploration

"Party" showcases Pop's willingness to experiment with different sounds and styles. The album is characterized by a mix of punk energy and new wave sensibilities, featuring synths, horns, and a more polished production than his previous work. Tracks like "Pleasure" and "Rock and Roll Party" exude a danceable, upbeat energy, while songs like "Sincerity" and "Happy Man" offer a more introspective, melancholic tone.

Ivan Kral's Influence

For this album, Pop collaborated with Ivan Kral, a guitarist and bassist best known for his work with Patti Smith . Kral's influence is evident in the album's eclectic mix of sounds and styles, blending elements of punk, new wave, and even reggae. This collaboration resulted in a unique sound that was both familiar and unexpected.

Commercial Reception

Despite its eclectic mix of sounds and styles, "Party" did not achieve the same level of commercial success as Pop's previous albums. It peaked at number 166 on Billboard's Top 200 albums, a far cry from the critical acclaim of "Lust for Life." However, the single "Bang Bang" found success on the club charts, later covered by David Bowie, proving that Pop's musical experimentation could still resonate with audiences.

Music Genre:

  New Wave, Pop Rock 

Album Production Information:

The album: "IGGY POP Party" was produced by: Tommy Boyce, Thom Panunzio

Record Label & Catalognr:

Arista 203 806  

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1981 Made in EU / EEC  
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: IGGY POP Party
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Iggy Pop - vocals
  • Ivan Kral - guitar, keyboards
  • Rob Duprey - guitar
  • Michael Page - bass
  • Douglas Bowne - drums
  • Jimmy Whizner - arrangements on "Sea of Love", "Bang Bang", "Time Won't Let Me"
  • The Uptown Horns - brass on "Pleasure", "Sincerity", "Houston Is Hot Tonight", "Happy Man"

Complete Track-listing of the album "IGGY POP Party"

The detailed tracklist of this record "IGGY POP Party" is:

  1. "Pleasure" 3:10
  2. "Rock and Roll Party" 4:11
  3. "Eggs on Plate" 3:41
  4. "Sincerity" 2:38
  5. "Houston Is Hot Tonight" 3:30
  6. "Pumpin' for Jill" 4:30
  7. "Happy Man" 2:19
  8. "Bang Bang" 4:08
  9. "Sea of Love" (George Khoury, Phil Phillips) 3:49
  10. "Time Won't Let Me" (Tom King, Chet Kelley) 3:22

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ARISTA 203 806 Record Label Details: GEMA / STEMRA / BIEM ℗ 1981

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