![]() ![]() ![]() The legendary bills at Detroit's Grande Ballroom were all overseen by Jeep, and many musicians in the state still single him out as the true steward of 60s Detroit rock.Ī-Square (Of Course), named for Jeep's booking agency, chronicles the fascinating career of this lovable rogue whose reputation preceded him. This enigmatic individual graduated from running hip record store Discount Records in Ann Arbor to his operating his own label and management stable, as well booking every major act that played in Michigan during that heady era. Hugh 'Jeep' Holland was in many ways the catalyst for the Detroit rock revolution of the late 1960s. If you’re looking for a blend of old and new that sweetens with every listen, check out “Gardenia” now and Post Pop Depression on March 18th.A-Square (Of Course): The Story of Michigan's Legendary A-Square Records Together, their power could be unparalleled in today’s musical landscape. Alone, Iggy and Homme have created some of the most interesting and influential tunes around. This collaboration looks to be the perfect storm: the godfather of the punk movement and the most exciting man in modern rock. I am excited to hear the rest of Post Pop Depression. While they don’t possess the same doom and gloom as they do on 2013’s …Like Clockwork, the band’s fingerprints are still all over the track, especially in the bridge, which is the standout moment of “Gardenia.” The instrumentation climaxes and becomes a roar with Homme soloing in his distinctive style and Iggy crying out “We lay in the darkness/Then she turned the lights on.” The bridge is a moment that brings out the best in the Iggy/Homme collaboration. ![]() The funky, syncopated bass, meaty and thick with just a touch of overdrive, drives the song along and enhances the song tenfold. The guitars and bass carry heavy resemblance to Queens of the Stone Age. The low–end bass work on this track stands out above much else. The drums throughout the track are crisp and tonally lush. Iggy pleads poetically for a girl with a gardenia in her hair and, in the chorus, cries, “All I wanna do is tell Gardenia what to do tonight." The lyrics are dark and beautiful and Iggy’s vocal performance calls back to late seventies cuts like “ Tiny Girls” and “ Tonight.” The recently deceased David Bowie’s influence is crystal clear on “Gardenia.” Not only is it reminiscent of the Bowie/Iggy collaborations of the late seventies, but it also seems as if Bowie himself would have felt right at home on this track, making his untimely death an addition to the bittersweet tone. The verses feature a sharp, crunchy guitar that picks up during the chorus to deliver a wavering, wavy pulsation with some slick guitar work by Homme. bring a funky, new–wave groove while Iggy croons with a deep, gravely growl. “Gardenia” stands out with each additional listen. On January 21st, the release of the album was announced on The Late Show and the first single, “Gardenia” was debuted live. Joining him on the record are Joshua Homme ( Queens of the Stone Age), Dean Fertita (QOTSA), and Matt Helders ( Arctic Monkeys). Due out March 18th, Post Pop Depression is an extension of the post–punk journey that was started with The Idiot and Lust for Life. Now, with the help of Josh Homme and friends, Iggy is transporting us back to the glory of his 1977 releases. In 1977, Iggy released two albums, The Idiot, and Lust for Life. Recorded in Berlin and produced by David Bowie, these albums were the twin pillars upon which alternative music developed. ![]() The Stooges’ proto–punk trilogy lit the fuse on the powder keg that exploded into punk rock in the late 70s. When I was an angry young man, the music of his first three albums with the Stooges ( The Stooges s/t, Funhouse, and Raw Power) inspired me to pursue my own garage-punk and grunge projects. Iggy Pop is to punk what Ozzy Osbourne is to heavy metal and James Brown is to soul. ![]()
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