This 2009 album finds Iggy Pop in a surprisingly mellow, spoken-word mode, largely abandoning his rock and roll persona for a collection of readings and reflections. It’s a stark contrast to his more aggressive work.
- The album features spoken-word performances by Iggy Pop, accompanied by piano music composed and performed by Hal Willner.
- The text for the album is drawn from Pop's own writings and thoughts, offering a personal and introspective glimpse into his mind.
- "Préliminaires" was released on May 25, 2009, by the e-label and features a tracklist that includes readings of poems and prose.
Iggy Pop is the stage name of James Newell Osterberg Jr., a singer, songwriter, and actor from Muskegon, Michigan. He is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of punk rock music.
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