Beat 'Em Up
by Iggy Pop
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Jul 17, 2001
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. The Wire
    30
    Finding Iggy as confused as ever, Beat 'Em up ranks alongside New Values and Blah, Blah, Blah as yet another missed opportunity. (#209, p.60)
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  2. Pitchfork
    25
    It's all third-rate bar band stuff.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. marcoscu
    Jul 26, 2014
    9
    This is an old style, old school Iggy album and just goes to show the old boy can still do it. If you like the roaring, ranting, shoutingThis is an old style, old school Iggy album and just goes to show the old boy can still do it. If you like the roaring, ranting, shouting Iggy of old with a hardcore and heavy driving '70's rock backing, then here you are, this is for you.
    Suck it up like I did.    … Full Review »
  2. wayneh
    Dec 9, 2002
    10
    Iggy's Best recording since Wild America! Very Heavy & Strong and To the Point! That's Iggy at his Best!
  3. Tijger
    Sep 18, 2002
    8
    Power and energy! After Avenue B Iggy let's us hear he still rocks.
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