Après
Iggy Pop · 2012
28 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · post-punk
Iggy Pop's sultry croon intertwines with elegant arrangements, breathing new life into classic French chansons.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- concise, engaging listening experience intimate, reflective moments smooth transitions and flow
- Context
- Released in 2012, Après marked Iggy Pop's foray into the world of chanson and jazz standards after a long career dominated by punk and rock. This album came after his 2009 release, Préliminaires, which also explored similar musical territory but was more rooted in American influences. At this stage, Pop was embracing a more reflective and subdued approach to his artistry.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, post-punk
Après is an album by Iggy Pop, released in 2012. Iggy Pop's sultry croon intertwines with elegant arrangements, breathing new life into classic French chansons. Après showcases Iggy Pop's artistic reinvention and received positive reviews for its emotional depth and sophisticated arrangements. It solidified his status as a versatile artist capable of transcending genres while maintaining his distinctive voice, garnering attention from both critics and fans alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Après sound like?
Iggy Pop's sultry croon intertwines with elegant arrangements, breathing new life into classic French chansons. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Après by Iggy Pop notable?
Après showcases Iggy Pop's artistic reinvention and received positive reviews for its emotional depth and sophisticated arrangements. It solidified his status as a versatile artist capable of transcending genres while maintaining his distinctive voice, garnering attention from both critics and fans alike. Released in 2012, Après marked Iggy Pop's foray into the world of chanson and jazz standards after a long career dominated by punk and rock. This album came after his 2009 release, Préliminaires, which also explored similar musical territory but was more rooted in American influences. At this stage, Pop was embracing a more reflective and subdued approach to his artistry.
Who is Après for?
Après works well if you're into concise, engaging listening experience, intimate, reflective moments and smooth transitions and flow.
How many songs are on Après?
Après has 10 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Et si tu n’existais pas 3:33
- 2 La Javanaise 2:30
- 3 Everybody’s Talkin’ Standout 2:48
- 4 I’m Going Away Smiling 2:38
- 5 La Vie en rose Standout 2:06
- 6 Les Passantes 4:10
- 7 Syracuse 2:03
- 8 What Is This Thing Called Love? Standout 2:48
- 9 Michelle 2:43
- 10 Only the Lonely 2:50
Release Date
May 9, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
28 min 14 sec
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