For a couple of songs, it's certainly great to have Iggy and the Stooges back. Best known for three seminal albums more than 30 years ago, the Detroit-based outfit were responsible for countless imitators and a raw garage sound that shredded speakers and pre-dated punk. From 1967 to 1974 they bewildered and scared audiences while Iggy mutilated himself and even pooped on stage.

On 1969 and I Wanna Be Your Dog, to name just two seminal tracks, they were an act that redefined rock. So when the 59-year-old Iggy called up his old buddies Ron and Scott Asheton to bury the hatchet and re-record, it was a reunion many would be curious about. And with former Minuteman Mike Watt on bass and indie producer Steve Albini twiddling the knobs, the group sound as raw as ever during opening songs Trollin' and You Can't Have Friends.

Actually, on all 12 tracks, Asheton's barely tuned guitar shreds razor blades. Unfortunately, the downer here is Iggy. Although enthusiastic and fresh sounding throughout this hastily recorded release, he sounds hideously out of tune much of the time. And as for the lyrics: 'My d*** is turning into a tree' and 'My idea of fun is killing everyone' are just two of his more insightful moments. On this reunion, it's weirdness all right, a curious mixture of fiery sonic attitude amid many songs that will serve as OK filler on their lucrative reunion tour.