Refined Punk

Review Score: (10/10)
First, let me say that this is my favorite Iggy album, right up there w/Raw Power. The other reviewers made some good points: some of the lyrics seem a little silly, others are enigmatic ("I'm sick of hanging round with old transvestites/they stare at my rubbers/it makes me uptight"). Others are excellent: "They call me Mr. Dynamite/I blow things up in black and white/an end to your charade/A button I have made/Must be pushed". The band is great, with surprisingly tasteful use of horns and keys. Many of the tunes are very melodic but still edgy. The production is quite good and it is obvious the songs were carefully constructed. Almost every one is good, no real stinkers. I even like Loco Mosquito, though it took awhile. Check out "I'm A Conservative" and "Mr. Dynamite", 2 standout tracks. A few tunes have kind of a new wave feel ("Play It Safe"), and they work too. Thumbs up from me, Siskel.

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