Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 2007. Album Description
The final album in a three-record deal with Arista Records, Iggy Pop delivered a curve ball by going the frat party route.
The June 1981 release finds Pop tackling a pair of pop classics - Sea of Love, Time Won't Let Me - and The Uptown Horns getting funky on four numbers; Pleasure, Sincerity, Houston is Hot Tonight and Happy Man.
Rock and Roll Party takes its cue from AM radio of the 1960s, though Pop still has room for his tongue-in-cheek frolics with Pumpin' for Jill and Band Bang.
Produced by Thom Panunzio and Tommy Boyce, there are two bonus tracks; Speak To Me and One for My Baby (and One More for the Road). Though the music goes pop, there is a performance art eccentricity that is pure Pop.
September 5, 2008That's not just an attention grabber, I swear. This is my favorite album. Many reviews on here from punk rock purists sell this album as one of Iggy's quick money making albums, or the new wave sell out album. What I think separates this album from others is its spontaneity. Some will argue Iggy just wasn't trying. I find similarities to surfer rosa/come on pilgrim; quintessential punk rock. The honest truth is if you are a weirdo and you know it, buy this album. Those songs you sing when no one is around and you think to your self, "if someone heard me singing this, they would think I'm crasy!". Well guess what, Iggy made an album out of it. And he made it great!
May 12, 2008Iggy must have been in a great mood when he recorded this material, because Party is so much fun! The only song that is dark and disturbing is "Bang Bang," and even that doesn't reach the depths of darkness that surround Soldier. Iggy used a lot of horns on this album, so a good half of the songs sound ska!
August 31, 2005This is a GREAT ALBUM!! The music of the 80s pretty much Sucked! This album is from 1981, just the begining of the 80s when the "new wave" movement was in full force. Filled with horns and an upbeat tempo, some may consider this commercial music. I bought this album on vinyl when it was released. Trust me there was not a radio station I heard broadcasting this. He was poking fun at "new wave". This is one of Iggy's best albums. The lyrics are hilarious! If you want punk anger turn to "Raw Power", it's a great CD. If you want to have a lighter but still rocking good time then buy this Cd, It's definately one of his best! It was was the perfect anti commercial new wave album. It poked fun at "punk's" ugly stepchild "new wave", some people didn't and still don't get it.
August 17, 2004If you want vintage dirty-hard-garage band-rock Iggy from the Stooges, you may be disappointed by this album. If you think you can get into some vintage Iggy mixed with 80s New Wave, I think you'll enjoy this album as much as I do. Great stuff.
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