Instinct is Iggy Pop's eighth studio album, released in 1988. It was produced by Bill Laswell, known for his experimental and fusion work. The album represents a return to a more aggressive, rock-oriented sound after the polished pop of Blah-Blah-Blah. It includes the song 'Cold Metal', which became a minor single.
Recording sessions took place at the legendary Electric Lady Studios in New York City. Bill Laswell brought a rawer, denser approach, with heavy guitars and funk rhythms. Iggy Pop wrote all the songs on the album, marking a shift towards a more direct and confrontational style, with lyrics addressing themes like alienation and aggression.
The album received generally positive reviews, though it did not achieve the commercial success of its predecessor. It peaked at number 110 on the Billboard 200. Over time, Instinct has been regarded as a transitional album, foreshadowing the harder sound Iggy Pop would explore in the 1990s.