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 Review by: TheOneTrueBill See others by this writer Iggy Pop (link) Only registered users can post comments 
 
Published on October 26th 2004
“I’M FUCKING IGGY FUCKING POP!” - Iggy Pop If you know anything about the history of rock and roll, you should be well versed with the Stooges. I won’t bore you with a history lesson, but suffice to say they are one of the most important bands of all time. While troves of bootleg audio have surfaced since 1974, video of the band has remained scarce. Thankfully, Creem changed all that. In August 2003, The Stooges returned to Detroit for the first time since reuniting. The sensation of this performance is almost unspeakable. They start off with a blazing Loose and do not let up for 67 minutes. Watt plunks his bass so hard, it’s a wonder he didn’t pull off the strings. He’s obviously having the time of his life playing with some of his heroes. The Asheton brothers do what they do best, which is rock your fucking ass. And Iggy, oh that Iggy. I could write an entire doctoral dissertation on how amazing his performance is. Outside of the obvious (do you really want to see We Will Fall performed?), the band roared through their entire first two albums. I can almost pinpoint the moment when this show transcends being a really good one into an amazing one. About midway through Real Cool Time a man bearing a strong resemblance to Mick Foley gets himself on stage. The security attempts to get the man offstage, but Iggy commands them to let him dance. This opens the floodgates, and next thing you know the stage is filled as Iggy wails for No Fun. Words cannot describe the sheer joy that came over me as I watched this number. The site of the Stooges on stage with hundreds of fans dancing, 31 years (not including the James Williamson years) after dissolving will put a chill down anyone’s back. And I’ll be dammed if the band didn’t keep the momentum going! They brought out saxophonist Steve McKay (from the Funhouse session) and did hellacious run throughs of 1970, Funhouse, and Not Right amongst others. I’ve never heard a saxophone sound so bitchin’. The second, and set closing, version of I Wanna Be Your Dog proves my point beyond any shadow of a doubt. The quality of the recording is excellent. The audio was recorded perfectly from the sound board. The video was shot by multiple cameras and has a grainy feel that only enhances the performance. The extras on the DVD are actually worth your time as well. You get a Mike Watt reading from his always entertaining journals, “Sing-a-Long with Iggy,” and a complete performance from an in store appearance around the time of Iggy’s solo album. This stripped down performance doesn’t have Watt, and has Scott Asheton playing on suitcases instead of real drums. Definitely worth a watch, as Iggy and Ron talk candidly about how the songs came together, and share stories from the old days. I can’t recommend this release enough. If you know the slightest thing about rock and roll, this DVD belongs in your collection. In fact, it demands that you to buy it. If not, you deserve a punch in the face. People who liked this also liked:  ![The Queers - Love Songs for the Retarded [reissue]](/images/covers/thumb/the_queers-love_songs_for_the_retarded_reissue.jpg) ![Discharge - Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing [reissue]](/images/covers/thumb/discharge-hear_nothing_see_nothing_say_nothing.jpg)        Please login or register to post comments. What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
wits? yes. brawn? yes. Tom Waits vs. Iggy Pop Score is for the review. Excellent. "Reunions" are something I generally shy away from, as it's so difficult to recapture the past (especially without the full original lineup). But after reading this, I'll defnitely be checking it out. Rock. "I'd take a REAL Stooges concert over this crap any day." after watching this, it's pretty hilarious to watch the tom waits/iggy pop segment in coffee and cigarettes. the crooked rain re-issue is awesome, if you argue it, you obviously don't fucking own it. to the guy looking for a record player, Unless a record is out of print, there is no need for a re-issue. "Re-issues blow. Take the record as it was to begin with. Each release was released with a certain production, certain track listing, and certain overall feel that I think is degraded by re-issues. I think it fucks with the integrity of an album as a piece of art. If you want bonus tracks that much, you should already own the limited editioned 7-inches or EPs or singles. If you want better production, then you are a fool. Take it as it was originally intended." best buy actually sells technics and stanton record players although a good digital one will cost you like 300 bucks. Since my dad totally sold out and lost the will to rock, I just stole his player and his good records. Personally though I don't like 7 inches other than an outlet for new bands to put out cheap stuff. Just let me download an mp3. speaking of owning 7 inches and etc.. Re-issues blow. Take the record as it was to begin with. Each release was released with a certain production, certain track listing, and certain overall feel that I think is degraded by re-issues. I think it fucks with the integrity of an album as a piece of art. If you want bonus tracks that much, you should already own the limited editioned 7-inches or EPs or singles. If you want better production, then you are a fool. Take it as it was originally intended. "The new Pavement re-issue is better than anything that's ever been played in your stereo, you crusty suburban degenerate. this is the mad note maybe i mis-interpreted, but: Finally some quality reviews on punknews.org. All bow down to the true pioneers of punk. The first three stooges albums are great. Yeah, I know, man! I'm still waiting for my Silver Chair review to go up! Score is for the stupidity of your comment. yeah right your momma had iggys cock in her...balls deep The best part about this thread is that someone compared pavement to silverchair. I don't claim to know all that much about music, but seriously. uh oh... BSD just got home from school! "He's just an old man reliving his career as a young man. It's fucking lame. "Goddammit, no Pavement review. Oh well, Pitchfork gave it a perfect mark. I'll buy it tomorrow and give it a perfect mark too. "did they bone?" He's just an old man reliving his career as a young man. It's fucking lame. "My mom dated Iggy Pop when he was 20. She says he'd have no clue who she was if they met up again. He's so badass." He's got gills on his face. Mutation! Nice review Bill! I might pick this up. My mom dated Iggy Pop when he was 20. She says he'd have no clue who she was if they met up again. He's so badass. stooges rock. Scores for Fun House, top review, must check it out. "why the hell wasnt my vandals review put up!" stooges = awesome That's not being pretentious. That's the first time I've ever been called pretentious. Weird does he show his giant cock off. his girlfriend is hot as sin "If you know the slightest thing about rock and roll, this DVD belongs in your collection" I'm scared of the cover. ugggh. I had free tickets for this.and detroit (and much of the east coast) suffered a blackout that night. The show was rescheduled,and I couldnt go the night it was rescheduled for. so I think im gonna buy this. Score, I got the lead review. To the two below me, FUCK OFF! Aargh, how disappointing. I wanted a Strung Out review. Hope this site is more complimentary than punkrocks.net Goddammit, no Pavement review. Oh well, Pitchfork gave it a perfect mark. I'll buy it tomorrow and give it a perfect mark too. |
