Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Even though Brick by Brick successfully presented a mature Iggy Pop, he evidently felt that he needed to find a different way to grow old after the grungy detours of American Caesar and Naughty Little Doggie. So, he reteamed with producer Don Was, brought soul-jazz hipsters Medeski, Martin & Wood along for a couple of tracks, and crafted the subdued, semi-autobiographical Avenue B. "Craft" is an appropriate word -- the music is often used as background for spoken word pieces, and the entire album strives to be a sophisticated, revealing peek into Iggy's psyche, as if it's him confessing to you in a saloon in the middle of the night. Problem is, it just doesn't work. It's stilted, embarrassing, and awkward, never once finding the right note, no matter if Iggy is crooning or reciting his silly lyrics. He doesn't seem entirely comfortable with the experiment, either. The only time he comes to life is on a good, straight-ahead cover of Johnny Kidd & the Pirates' "Shakin' All Over." True, it's a selection that dates him somewhat, but he sounds more relaxed, mature, and dignified here than he does on the rest of Avenue B, leaving no doubt what direction he should pursue for the next album.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From £10.83/month
Don Was, Producer - Iggy Pop, Composer, Author, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Mansfield, Viola, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Howard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hal Cragin, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Don Was, Producer - Iggy Pop, Composer, Author, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Howard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Chaves, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Hal Cragin, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Larry Mullins, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Don Was, Producer - Iggy Pop, Composer, Author, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Rik Pekkonen, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Ray Martin, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Wood, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - John Medeski, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Martin, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Raeann Zschokke, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Don Was, Producer - Iggy Pop, Composer, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Howard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hal Cragin, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Larry Mullins, Tabla, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Don Was, Producer - Iggy Pop, Composer, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Mansfield, Viola, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Howard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hal Cragin, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Don Was, Producer - Iggy Pop, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Howard, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Johnny Kidd, ComposerLyricist - Andrew Scheps, Mixer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Hal Cragin, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Whitey Kirst, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Larry Mullins, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Don Was, Producer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Iggy Pop, Composer, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Howard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hal Cragin, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Larry Mullins, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Don Was, Producer - Iggy Pop, Composer, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Howard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hal Cragin, Composer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Whitey Kirst, Composer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Larry Mullins, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Marshall, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Don Was, Producer - Iggy Pop, Composer, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Howard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hal Cragin, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Don Was, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - William Martin, Composer - Iggy Pop, Composer, MainArtist - Chris Wood, Composer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - John Medeski, Composer, Organ, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Martin, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Lance Pierre, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Don Was, Producer - Iggy Pop, Composer, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Rik Pekkonen, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Ray Martin, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Wood, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - John Medeski, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Martin, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Whitey Kirst, Composer - Raeann Zschokke, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Don Was, Producer - Iggy Pop, Composer, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ray Martin, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Raeann Zschokke, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Don Was, Producer - Iggy Pop, Composer, MainArtist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Howard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hal Cragin, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Whitey Kirst, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Larry Mullins, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Album review
Even though Brick by Brick successfully presented a mature Iggy Pop, he evidently felt that he needed to find a different way to grow old after the grungy detours of American Caesar and Naughty Little Doggie. So, he reteamed with producer Don Was, brought soul-jazz hipsters Medeski, Martin & Wood along for a couple of tracks, and crafted the subdued, semi-autobiographical Avenue B. "Craft" is an appropriate word -- the music is often used as background for spoken word pieces, and the entire album strives to be a sophisticated, revealing peek into Iggy's psyche, as if it's him confessing to you in a saloon in the middle of the night. Problem is, it just doesn't work. It's stilted, embarrassing, and awkward, never once finding the right note, no matter if Iggy is crooning or reciting his silly lyrics. He doesn't seem entirely comfortable with the experiment, either. The only time he comes to life is on a good, straight-ahead cover of Johnny Kidd & the Pirates' "Shakin' All Over." True, it's a selection that dates him somewhat, but he sounds more relaxed, mature, and dignified here than he does on the rest of Avenue B, leaving no doubt what direction he should pursue for the next album.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:49:36
- Main artists: Iggy Pop
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Virgin Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 1999 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.