Iggy Pop New Album: Iggy's Song “Post Poop Depression” Dwells On Death and Decline
Iggy Pop is back on stage with his new album "Post Poop Depression" which is very likely to be his last. Themed on death and decline, it speaks of the trauma of an unruly life.
The singer has hit it off pretty well with fans and listeners on his flagship show which was organized by Southwest Music showcase and convention. Performing at 30th South, the 67-year old looked like his older-days crazy version. He displayed the well-known antics like pumping legs, jerking hair and flailing arms. And they made him every bit the rock star audiences love to see on stage.
He also tossed away his jacket and remained bare-chested for the rest of his two-hour set at the Moody Theater. According to The New York Times, the singer's performance was a complete knockout as he sang with full-throated conviction and the musicians coordinated beautifully. Oozing with energy, drama and daring, it had the audience completely in awe of Iggy.
This show is first in the line of the nationwide theater tour that the musician has begun with. His album is a collaborative effort with Josh Homme, the songwriter, guitarist and producer who leads Queens of the Stone Age. Perfectly in line with the lingering indie spirit of SXSW, it is self-financed and has been recorded secretly.
Apart from Mr. Homme, the tour band includes other musicians as well. Matt Helders (from the Arctic Monkeys) on drums, Dean Fertita (from Queens of the Stone Age) on guitar and keyboards, Troy Van Leeuwen (from Queens of the Stone Age) on guitar and Matt Sweeney (from Chavez) on bass.
Though the album's highlight is decadence, it also talks about grown-up compassion and apology in "Break Into Your Heart". "Sunday" expresses angst and contends with the pain of work pressure. The possibility of an afterlife finds voice in "American Valhalla". "Paraguay" is a song of longing for a tropical haven that tapers off to ranting about information overload.
