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Which Iggy Pop album is a major influence on post-punk and electronic artists?

  • Brick by Brick

  • Zombie Birdhouse

  • Beat 'Em Up

  • The Idiot

Answer

"The Idiot", Iggy Pop's 1977 debut solo album, is widely regarded as a pivotal influence on post-punk and electronic music. Its dark, experimental soundscapes, characterized by motorik beats, synthesizers, and Pop's distinctive vocal style, broke new ground and inspired countless artists in genres like industrial, new wave, and techno.
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