Apr 24, 2012 4:02PM

Iggy Pop Covers Serge Gainsbourg & Others on New Album

The godfather of punk does (mostly) French covers.

From the man who teaches us that you're never too old to dance with your shirt off comes a new album of (mostly) French covers. The godfather of punk solidifies his transformation to old crooner in this new record which will include covers of Serge Gainsbourg and Edith Piaf with The Beatles, Yoko Ono and some Frank Sinatra thrown in for good measure. Après is Iggy's nineteenth studio album, and follows up English/ French compilation Préliminaires released in 2009. 

The album is scheduled for release on May 9th. In the meantime, you can Listen to French Iggy in this clip from the aforementioned Préliminaires.

Après tracklist:

1. 'Et Si Tu N'Existais Pas' (Joe Dassin cover)
2. 'La Javanaise' (Serge Gainsbourg cover)
3. 'Everybody's Talkin'' (Harry Nilsson cover)
4. 'I'm Going Away Smiling' (Yoko Ono cover)
5. 'La Vie En Rose' (Edith Piaf cover)
6. 'Les Passantes' (Georges Brassens cover)
7. 'Syracuse' (Henri Salvador cover)
8. 'What Is This Thing Called Love?' (Cole Porter cover)
9. 'Michelle' (The Beatles cover)
10. 'Only the Lonely' (Frank Sinatra cover)

Lucy Jones

News & Features

MBFWA 2013 Street Style: Fuji Fun Edition

Platforms adorned with tiny toys, a fluffy pink Prada bag, Nike sneakers and more.


MBFWA 2013 Backstage: Emma Mulholland

Go behind-the-scenes at one of the most hyped shows of this season.


MBFWA 2013 Model One-On-One: Ella Verberne @ IMG

We bro down with the model over a bowl of pasta.


MBFWA 2013 Backstage: Shakuhachi

Great glasses, bright whites and Jemma Baines eating a cucumber.


Watch: Marc Jacobs' Acting Debut in 'Disconnect'

The fashion designer plays the leader of an internet porn ring.


MBFWA 2013 Review: Emma Mulholland

Inspired by 80s surf and snow culture.


Interview: The Selby x Svbscription

The man behind the blog has handpicked a selection of luxury items which you can get delivered straight to your door.


MBFWA 2013 Photo Diary: Maddison Brown

In which she casually hangs out with Julia Nobis and Georgia May Jagger.


MBFWA 2013 Backstage: Vanishing Elephant

This is where it's at — everyday fashions!


Win Tickets to adidas Originals' 'Colliderscope' Party in Melbourne This Weekend

We've got five double passes to giveaway — Bamboo Musik, Swick and Andras Fox are DJing!


MBFWA 2013 Model One-On-One: Ash Walker @ Priscilla's

It's a long way from South Carolina.


MBFWA 2013 Model One-On-One: Jacob Hankin @ IMG

Jacob, scouted at Future Music Festival, could just be the next big thing.


MBFWA 2013 Photo Diary: Rachel Rutt

Happy snaps from backstage and in-between shows — guest appearances from Alys Hale and Rene Vaile.


MBFWA 2013 Review: Kate Sylvester

A collection inspired by Marilyn Monroe.


MBFWA 2013 Backstage: Ellery

Oyster #101 cover star Hanne Gaby opens the show.


MBFWA 2013 Review: Ellery

Good at being bad, bad at being good.


MBFWA 2013 Model One-On-One: Gabby @ Chic

A sneaky shoot between shows — why not?


MBFWA 2013 Natalie Joos Street Style Day One

We collage the street style star and ask her about her favourite look of the day.


MBFWA 2013 Model One-On-One: Holly Rose @ Chic

We caught up with the NZ model right after Romance.


MBFWA 2013 Backstage: Romance Was Born

Wigs, glitter, pom pom eyelashes, ruffled shoes and amazing earrings.


MBFWA 2013 Review: Romance Was Born

Down the rabbit hole.


MBFWA 2013 Street Style Mashups Day One

Digitally remixed fashions.