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by

Iggy Pop

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There are always die-hard, hardcore fans, who usually prefer the first offerings of an artist, and then, when commercial success ensues, write everything else off as a sell out.

Yes, this is a commercial album. Commercial meaning that it is well-written, well-conceived, well-produced. With crystal clear sound that will make your speakers pop.

I played this CD at parties when it came out, and always had people asking me what it was and where they could buy it. I'd say 8 of the 10 songs are keepers; from rockers like "Baby It Can't Fail" to a simple teenage love song like "Shades", which is almost perfect in its cadence...

You gave me a present

The paper was blue and green

I unwrapped it with pleasure

These are the best shades I've ever seen

You can be my girlfriend

Forever and a day

I never thought I was worth much

Or that anyone would treat me this way

[Chorus]

I'm not

The kind of guy

Who dresses like a king

And a really fine pair of shades

Means everything

And the light that blinds my eyes

Shines from you

It makes me come in the night

It makes me swim with delight

I like this pain

I like this mirror

I like these shades

I could have had a problem

I might have never followed through

The other guys are in trouble

They wouldn't listen to a girl like you

These shades say something

I'll bet they cost a lot

I hope I don't break 'em

I hope we don't break up