Raw Power

not interested

Day 35: Raw Power - Iggy and The Stooges. Iggy Pop Album 2/3. Stooges Album 1/3. Raw Power is an ambitious and revolutionary album. It's often described as a proto-punk album. It was a major influence on a lot of punk albums that came after it. It is quite a recognizable album. If the instrumentation were slightly tweaked, it probably would have been a metal album. I've listened to both the Iggy mix, and the Bowie mix. Personally, I prefer the Iggy mix. In both of the albums, the production is rather an acquired taste. It's quite abrasive, which is a large contrast from some of the squeaky-clean productions of today's music. I'm not the biggest fan of punk rock (or proto-punk rock), but I really like this album. I love its energy. I love how heavy it is. Despite the rather confusing production, it does provide some charm to it. As the album title accurately suggests, this album is very raw, and it has a lot of power. Personal Enjoyment: 4/5. How Much It Belongs Here: 5/5.

More to come- love the grimy energy

3.5

Little bit overrated, this one. Search and Destroy is classic and absolutely rips. Couple other good ones in here: Gimme Danger, Raw Power. Sick album cover. Prefer the Iggy mix to Bowie’s. Overall good, not great.

You know about Iggy Pop, that man is inescapable. 50 years later and this man is still acknowledged as one of the greats, but going into this, I had no idea what to expect. This is pure rock, shake your ass and do weird dance moves like that swimming dance people used to do in every movie. You know the one. Where they hold their nose and lower to the ground? That one. "Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell" is so danceable, to the point where you can be teleported to a shitty club where The Stooges are playing in your mind and it makes perfect sense. The piano crescendo with the guitar on "Penetration" is awesome. I already knew/love "Shake Appeal," too. So, this whole album is groovy as shit!

Eh, it was OK

Brilliant.

3.5 rounded up, iggy mix

That’s some 70s kick ass rock, that is. Raw, Power(ful), simple. (4.0*s)

This album was definitely raw but I did not feel the power. I listened to 3 of the 4-disc 50th anniversary edition (Bowie Mix, Iggy Mix, and Live, skipped the outtakes) and wasn't wowed by any of it. A lot of it sounds the same, sloppy and indiscernible. I can see this bunching some undies in the early 70's but I needed more from it. I liked the Iggy Mixes better for the danger and weirdness but overall not as good as Fun House. 2.0 for the sludge rock.

Listened to both the Bowie and Iggy Mixes of this album and I'm split between the 2 on which I favor. 1. Bowie 2. Bowie 3. Iggy 4. Bowie 5. Iggy 6. Bowie 7. Iggy 8. Iggy Iggy exerts his raw power but he's more deranged, less fun compared to the previous album. I don't like it as much. It's wild and steps out of the box so I can see the significance in history. I'm glad to getting exposure to Iggy and his Stooges from the list. I have not been disappointed by their presence but this one comes in at a 2.5.

Even if I don't love Iggy and The Stooges I appreciated their prior entry for bringing something unique to the table. Raw Power was an attempt at more of a hard rock approach and for some reason it didn't resonate with me. Everything was pretty generic and run of the mill. Raw Power did nothing for me and was overall disappointing from my end. 1.37 stars

Very nearly a 5 star because there are some fantastic songs on here and the overall vibe/energy is enjoyably raw. Despite being a short album I do feel a little fatigued towards the end. I listed to the Bowie mix since I've heard that is the better version and from the bit and pieces I sampled of the Iggy one I have to agree.

Probably The Stooges best collection of songs on any album. Their best sounding record, the first where you can feel the power of the rhythm section which adds depth to the venomous lyrics that Iggy delivers with a malevolence that's palpable. This album is a statement of purpose. That purpose being to show the world how loud and offensive rock and roll can/should be. 4.5 stars

Discourse surrounding this album has devolved into which mix is better: the Iggy mix or the Bowie mix? This is compounded by the fact that they were remastered in 2023 so now there's two(?) different version of each mix on top of numerous fan mixes and really there's no winning. So, I'm throwing my hat into the ring and listening to both back-to-back. Both mixes tend to have vocals at the front while the band is mixed a little back, though the Iggy mix is more consistent in this department. The band on the Iggy mix tends to gel a bit better while maintaining their own sound. The Bowie mix trashes all that, making the band sound flat in comparison. The only dynamics are in the more noticeable panning, but a less distinguishable EQ range. Is it more "raw" or "punk" as a result? I suppose, but it's still the same songs with worse packaging. Iggy mix should be the standard. Uh so the album itself is great! Streamlines a lot of the songwriting on Fun House to make it more straightforward garage rock songs. Easy blueprint for punk in its early development. I think I prefer the edge on Fun House more, but the guitar solos on Raw Power kill every time.

raw, raw power. loved it.

RAD!!!

Alright, first off. I did listen to both the Bowie and Iggy mixes, and I preferred the Bowie one. The Iggy one felt like he muddied up the instrumentals and made his voice the focus, which I'm sure is good for Iggy Pop, but it wasn't good as a listener, as he's definitely the weakest link in the band. Instrumentally, it was better than I expected. There were definitely some real jams here, but for the most part I think this will just fade back into the background as an album I've listened to but don't have a ton of interest listening to again

I'll admit, it was better than I thought it would be. But that's not saying much since I'm just really not a fan of Iggy Pop. I thought the song structures weren't too bad, I thought the overall tone and vibe was pretty good. It's punk, it's rebellious, it's raw, I can see people who enjoy this album. But that's not me.

Fleur says she feels cooler every time she listens to The Stooges. As a review, as an idea, as a fact – it’s tough to improve on.

Rating: 5.5/10 I liked it...barely. Really like the proto-punk sound but something is missing here, possibly the production and the drumming.

The title says it all. Nothing subtle here.

had no expectations, but omg this was so raw and just great!

The Stooges will always remind me of Dad. One morning before school he walked in to me bumping their first recorded and asked what the hell was playing. Those huge ass speakers were so loud. The raw punk still coming through on this album.

Love.

This was probably something great in a live venue, but did not land well via laptop speakers mid-Monday

Music was OK but not really my kind of lyrics

This isn't necessarily my genre but it was a fun listen

Solid album, I prefer a gravelly later Iggy vocal though

Did not know this album before and expected more. It is a nice punk/rock album but in my opinion not one of the big ones.

the clue is in the title raw and powerful garage/punk

Un álbum seminal en la historia del punk. Aunque se critique mucho la mezcla (hecha en un solo día por Bowie), creo que encaja muy bien con la emoción que transmite el álbum. Es un disco simple, sucio, energético, hedonista, que sentó las bases de lo que sería el punk de los 70 y más adelante. Puede que hoy en día no sea fácil de apreciar, pero creo que merece una buena puntuación simplemente por su relevancia.

Some highs here, but unfortunately too much general noise pollution from the instruments for my taste. Low 3.

Nothing stand out to me - my main takeaway is that the guy in School of Rock is based on the cover guy here

I did not use a private session for Spotify. Iggy is one of the legends in rock that has a long and influential career, that when I listen I kind of think "yeah, he has a few great songs!". I like the energy of this album, but won't be listening to it again.

Iggy Popin punkkia. Kova meininkia ja ihan tykkiä kamaa. Vähän kuin Iggy Popillakin. Parhaat: Gimme Danger, Penetration

I think this should've been called Funhouse and Funhouse should've been named Raw Power. This is a fantastic fun record with many interesting layers whereas funhouse is a bit more in your face. 👍 if you agree.

I'm probably missing something but I didn't enjoy this at all.

Sensational.

Proto-punk masterpiece!

Punk for sure. Pretty old school Iggy Pop. Good album

I support any album that's 30 minutes long

Mid

Mid

The album lives up to its name. Lots of energy. A bit too wild for me, but undeniably good.

It was...fine. Maybe deserves a relisten, I wasn't in the best mood and didn't really focus on the music.

This is one of those albums that have that raw and dirty feel to it. I love it!

Aptly named.

Love a lot of Iggy Pop and The Stooges, but I like their first 2 albums over this one. I know the legacy is strong, but the songwriting just isn't as interesting to me.

Iggy is great. This album slaps.

boring. nothing unique

The album is just raw power, a unique mix of proto punk and hard rock. Will listen again. I'll give it 4 stars, as it is a 3.5 closer to a 4, than a 3.

In/out 30 minute porto punk that the roller skate kids in The Warriors probably based their personality on.

icon for punk music for sure. I may prefer fun house or the passenger but lots of good energy on this one.

Didnt do much for me. I hate this 2-3 range because the music wasnt bad but I think a 3 is something I could maybe see myself coming back to. This I cannot so its getting 2.

I need a shower, not in a good way. 2.8.

Iggy is one of the GOATs. It was interesting to hear how different each of the mixes were. Without The Stooges, most of the music I listen to wouldn't exist. Personal enjoyment: 5/5 Relevance to this list: 5/5

9/10 Damn great album. Had to get used to the vocals being way louder than the band, but after a few songs it hit me. The pure raw energy of the vocals combined with the reckless guitar solos make this album outstanding. Will I return to this album? Probably definitely. Favourite tracks: Search and destroy Raw power Death trip Least favorite tracks:

It’s alright. I found the vocal delivery on most of the songs very lacklustre but the instrumentation is enough to bring it up to a 3. Favourite songs: Search and destroy, raw power.

Solid. Good instrumentals and decent vocal work. I wasn't particularly hooked though. 'Search and Destroy' is my pick for a fave.

1st Punk Rock Album ever!

Finally, some good solid punk

Who would have thought that using a celesta on a raw and powerful album titled Raw Power would actually work like a charm?

Damn good guitarist, great fuzzy, gritty sound, jagged around the edges.

Really, really fucking good! Dirty, scuzzy, filthy rock n roll! Love it! Short, sharp and at times brutal! Like being given a high five. But in the face. And with a brick. Iggy’s vocals are brilliant, the riffs are great! What’s not to like! TURN IT UP!!!!

As the album title describes, raw music - but I miss the power. That was certainly seen differently in the 1968s.

Not bad.

Not bad...

Full of Raw Power, what an insanely good album. Grunge and Punk godfathers at their best!

Decent voice and raw sound

This album rocks. The Iggy mix is way better. I remember hearing this as a teenager and being like, now this is rock.

Such an astonishing, influential album. Raw Power is the link between the 1960s MC5 era of music and the 1970s punk era. There's such belief, such anger, such energy baked into this album. Very recommended.

new to me but great guitars 5/10 but raw power is sick! all these oldies make me feel like in a movie they were horny in the 70s lmao

Mid

Mere catchy og memorable numre end på Fun House, men mangler den kaotiske energi. Svært at argumentere mod de bangers der er på den her dog

Meget hårde numre for sin tid! Produktionen er måske lidt flad, fanger ikke rigtig energien der må have været i studiet.

Great vibe - I might even like the more ballad'y songs towards the end.

i’m a little more ambivalent towards this album than i had hoped going into it. probably more of a 3.5 but i could see it going up with more listens.

Cool

Paw Rower.

does what it says on the tin

I really liked Raw Power, it's dirty, it's aggressive, it's got some swagger, and it sounds cool. No fucking around, gets straight into simple, no frills rock and roll with scuzz and noise and a hell of a lot that would influence later music from all sorts of genres. Your Pretty Face... and the title track are standouts, Death Trip not far off, no waste, and I gather there are two rather different mixes here from Bowie and from Iggy and I listened to the latter, which I thought was top, so whatever on that. Strong 4 that I was tempted to give a 5, really good stuff.

This is an album with just the right amount of rawness(!) - it feels like it's been crafted rather than just spat out, without losing what made it exciting in the first place. There's so much energy in this, Search and Destroy is an amazing opener, veers into being a bit to screamy rather than singy in a coouple of places, but not often and not by much. A comfortable 4/5, really enjoyed this.

I ran this twice to make sure I was not missing something. I wasn't. The first and last track were decent. 2.5/5

Seeing Iggy Pop live in ‘87 was an incredibly memorable show. Perhaps it was the memories of that show that set up some higher expectations here. I wanted to like this a bit more, but it just didn’t quite hit home for me. Interesting that this album was mixed three times at various moments both by Iggy himself and during the early years by Bowie. An easy 3 for influence.

I mean there’s not really much to this one at 8 tracks and 34 min, many of which are pretty annoying. Search and Destroy is the standout and a couple other tunes are solid, but that’s it.

Thought I would like this more. Felt very meh. 2.5

Thought I was gonna really like this after the first track but I kinda lost interest as it went along. Probably deserves at least a 3 based on influence but I can’t go any higher. 2.75/5

Cool proto-punk album! Search and Destroy it’s one of the high lights for me

It’s never a good sign when you recognise the opening song by a superior cover. The entire record is a band and a man hurtling fast towards sensationalist for the sake of it. I can see why this did well in its time. My god it’s of its time.

Raw Power is the culmination of years of blues bands slowly pushing the limits of how loud and hard they could play. this music demands to be listened to as loudly as you can withstand, with Iggy Pop's shout-along hooks and downright feral vocal antics fighting for space alongside some of the most blown-out guitar tones I've ever heard on a rock album, in any generation. what you see in the title is what you get! the release of this album in 1973 places it in a strange transitionary period for rock music, with its place as a founding pillar of the punk style placing it neatly between the blues rock of the sixties and the explosion of countercultural, often avant-garde rock and pop music that was to follow in the seventies and eighties. you can detect pieces of the DNA of early punk rock here, of course, but there's even bits that point towards new wave and hardcore too. it's not often you get to hear a record that exhibits those timeless sorts of qualities, where it feels like you're listening to music history play out in real time. strong 9/10.

- I knew "Raw Power" from "The Spaghetti Incident?" by Guns N' Roses, but I had never listened to the original. So, it was really cool to listen to the track "Raw Power" here - Great raw sound... it IS called raw power after all - ha!

I absolutely adore this album and everything by The Stooges. They were undeniably influential in the birth of punk and the proto-punk movement. If you're a punk fan, The Stooges are a must-listen.

Don’t know why I can’t lock into The Stooges. But everyone I try I bounce off. The punk attitude is great but I simply don’t enjoy their songs. 2.5/5

It delivers on what it says it’s selling

not horrible. very angry, so that's a plus.

Perfectly titled

December 21, 2024 HL: “Penetration”, title track, “I Need Somebody” Despite having given the other Stooges three stars last year (apologies to Fun House), I’m really enjoying this one. Some of the rhythm guitar parts sound more 90s than 70s

emotion

The cover artwork of The Stooges' album Raw Power captures Iggy's intense energy and iconic style. The stark contrast of the fiery colors against a dark backdrop creates a visually arresting effect that resonates with the rawness of the music within. However, while the artwork is memorable and impactful, it may not fully encapsulate the chaotic spirit of the album. Overall, it serves as a fitting representation of a pivotal moment in rock history, earning it a solid three-star rating for its boldness and cultural significance. Album artworks rated: 13/1001 Music's pretty good.

I would have been obsessed with Iggy in the 60s. This had a fuller sound than the Doors and was a little less cerebral than Bowie.

A masterpiece on its own, essential in attitude and execution, a forerunner of much that was to come, a f* y* I do it my way statement. Unfortunately hasn't aged that well and due to its maybe intentional reduced complexity it misses my personal 5.

Iggy Pop.

Liked some of these songs but probably not the ones that Iggy is best known for. I Need Somebody and Gimme Danger are great - but style better done by The Doors and the blues. Not a fan of the screech that is a bit old rock and roll and also the inaudible lyric - even if the guitar is great.

Enjoyed the raw power and punk punches. SEARCH AND DESTROY, GIMME DANGER, I NEED SOMEBODY, catchy and garage-y, but in a good way.

3.5 I’ve found no device capable of playing Search and Destroy as loud as it deserves to be played. One of the greatest rock songs of all time. I like the rest of the album less, but it’s not bad.

Sounds terrible

The album no one could mix. Why anyone put 1972 Iggy Pop in charge of anything is beyond me. I guess Bowie did his best with what he had? Iggy's sludge-o-matic '90s version has its moments? Still, a mess is a mess. There are quite a few great songs here, and this could have been a great leap forward if it hadn't been botched from the start. I hate grading art, but this thing is making me, so 4 stars for the songs and 2 stars for the production. Bought this on cassette my freshman year of college.

Gritty and too raw, with occasional screechy vocals. This was not a pleasant listen. Stand-out: Search and Destroy

This album kicks insane amounts of ass.

This album should be better than the first album, it should be a masterpiece. But it's not, because the production is bad. There are two mixes, the Bowie mix is the one I go with and it's not well mixed. The Iggy mix is too tame however, and takes out most of the energy. The 2023 version of the Bowie mix is what I went with, but the bass guitar and stuff is way too quiet still. Anyways I have to take points off for being such a mess on this front, the first album sounds perfect, and so does the second one, so I don't know why they didn't repeat that. B

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Easiest 5 of all time

Fuck Yes.

Yea proto punk or whatever. Ok in small doses I bet. A whole album was a tough, noisy listen, even at 35 minutes

What a crock of shit. I remember listening to this bollocks as a kid, I clearly didn’t inherit my dad’s love of punk rock because I couldn’t wait to never have to hear Iggy Pops voice again (unless they have another bastard album on this list). Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t all bad, infact the only thing I hated was iggy’s voice. The rest of the band are pretty talented and if it was just an instrumental album I would’ve toe tapped my way through the just over half hour album. Unfortunately we don’t live in an alternate universe where iggy pop was just a weirdo with a run of the mill job, who knew he sounded like a fox getting gang banged whenever he attempted to sing. As such I had a miserable time listening to this nonsense. I’m sure there’s a place for this album on the list because of its influence on the punk rock genre, however, this did not do it for me at all. To end on a slightly positive note, it was more enjoyable than iggy’s swift card adverts back in the day

I don’t have a lot to say

The Ignacio Papadopoulos was initially thought to be a creature of Greek-Mexican mythology. Despite the belief that the Ignacio Papadopoulos (which loosely translated means "noisy hermaphrodite with a guitar") was a being of fiction and fairy-tale, sightings for decades have been reported.. with accounts of this leathery-skinned, weather-beaten humanoid consistently cropping up. "Iggy" as it is more affectionately known is apparently native to the USA, and Swift Cover insurance adverts. Its thick, leathery skin helps protect it from the harshness of the elements, the projectiles I have no doubt are thrown at it, and—hopefully—the criticism I'm about to unload on it. I’ll admit, I’ve never listened to Iggy Pop before. My first real introduction to him was, unfortunately, through those rancid Swift cover adverts. The ones where he’d prance around on the screen, predictably shirtless, with his trousers practically down by his ankles- telling me to get insured and act like a rockstar... whilst his fossilised pubis throbbed at me. He must have been in his late sixties, early seventies at this point.. and he looked like something cobbled together from the chicken skin left on the bones at the bottom of a KFC bucket. Going back through the years to this album, I have to admit, he hasn’t really changed much. I suppose there’s a kind of admirable consistency to that, but I can’t shake the feeling that, whilst he may have pioneered the bad-boy rockstar persona, a lot of it comes across as crude, crass, and garish— and a way to cover for the fact that he’s a bit of a shit singer. Now in fairness, I’ve only listened to Raw Power, so I might be speaking out of turn. Some of the music was okay- I might even be starting to enjoy some rock music. But Ignacio's voice left me wanting a lot more. Ironically, for an album called Raw Power, I felt Iggy’s voice was actually quite weak. It sounded like he was standing miles away from the microphone. Maybe it was poorly remastered?.. or maybe it’s just the chronic pneumonia he almost definitely has from never getting dressed properly. Music aside, I can’t shake my unease for his image/style. He looks like a Barbie doll that Sid from Toy Story has taken a blowtorch to, namely the face and torso. Face weathered and barely hanging on... with the tits completely melted off and slopped into a nasty mammary puddle on the floor.. leaving this bizarrely ragged, gaunt, and effeminate husk to feebly shout lyrics at me for thirty minutes. That’s not my idea of music. So, while I might appreciate some of the guitar playing, I don’t think I’m a fan of Iggy Pop in any sense. Do yourself a favour, Iggy: grow up, put a shirt on, and pull your fucking trousers up. (2 stars because to be fair, I did get a decent deal on car insurance.)

Just wrote a fucking review and it disappeared ffs. In summary... I like Iggy pop. Don't like his music all too much. It isn't bad. Just isn't for me.

Raucous, punchy album. Not all songs are heavy hitters though. I'm a big fan of the sweaty, leathery miscreant that is Iggy Pop, and The Stooges can obviously shred and rip it up as a band. I've not listened to them much, and this was a lot of fun. Search and Destroy was my favourite, powerful riff and catchy hook. Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell is a great title, but a middle of the road song. Penetration was probably quite daring in 1973, but in the age of WAP, it hasn't dated with any sort of relevance, and is more of a jam session than a song. Raw Power is a bit more like it in terms of representing Stooges at their best, chugging instruments and slithery vocals draping over them, top marks. I Need Somebody has a great descending guitar riff, and vocals akin to Captain Beefheart, loveable mangy mutt of a tune. Shake Appeal is just a sped up, punkier, Beatles song like I Wanna Hold Your Hand or I Wanna Be Your Man. Death Trip adds very little and is a bit of an anticlimactic closer. With hits and misses, charisma and indifference, this gets a respectable 3.

Solid but a little repetitive.

Have never heard this before. The recording and mix seem to be all over the place. It sounds like it was recorded live, poorly. But the emotion, songwriting and performance is there. You can hear so many later bands in these songs. It was clearly influential. With a better recording it would be a classic. Even with its shortcomings it deserves 4 stars.

Iggy at his best.

un peu intense pas fini

I really enjoyed this. Not life changing, but this is great. Lyrics, instrumentation, and writing all fucking rock. Probably listen again at some point. 4/5

really fucking good i need to listen more

I went with the Stooges mix instead of the Bowie mix. I listened to this probably 10 times. I was focusing on Iggy and his vocals and lyrics at first but the more I listened, guitarist Williamson is the real focal point. I went down a rabbit hole of his career and it's amazing the did two stooges albums and then became a producer and software engineer. The guitar tone and riffs absolutely make this album.

I know the band name and some of Iggy's solo stuff but I've never listened to any of their albums in full. I instantly recognized "Seek And Destroy" from Pearl Jam. That's a really strong song. I could hear Danzig at times with "Gimme Danger", after that there's a lot of noisy punk energy ("Your Pretty Face...", "Shake Appeal", Death Trip" ) while "Raw Power" is good but it's a "Seek And Destroy" clone. He was channeling Van Morrison on "I Need Somebody". I got the feeling Iggy wasn't sure what voice he wanted to use as a singer, or he was trying to give each tune a different vibe, it didn't feel cohesive because of this. I am glad I tried it but outside of the influence some of these songs had on grunge era bands I'm not sure I see the need to include it on the Top 1001.

Too amateur sounding to be a good rock album but not enough edge to be a good punk album. Some good guitar parts though.

Indisputably one of the best rock albums ever.

Not terrible but not good either. Not a huge fan of this type of rock. Sounds like something amateurs would make in a garage

Meh. I didn't enjoy this album. Not awful, but not good. Most of the songs weren't memorable and I was a fan of the singer

There's some good here, and there's some bad here. Iggy's vocals aren't always the best and can get a bit annoying but there are some pretty fun different melodies and rhythms. 5.5/10 (2.75/5)

Oh yeah I was a fan of this one in college. Lots of punk and rock stars give this one props for its influence.

Love the raw power throughout, with some really nice guitar sound on songs like Gimme Danger.

Listen to the Bowie Mix - got halfway through the Iggy Mix and stopped because I was getting a headache lol. Not a terrible album, but definitely not one I’d ever come back too.

A perfectly fine punk/rock album that I didn’t hate or love. I’m glad the album wasn’t any longer than the 34 minute run time, otherwise I might have bailed. Wouldn’t listen to it again.

I listened to the Iggy mix first and was not really a fan. Now, having listened to the Bowie mix, I am a fan! I think this record is some good rock. I'm going with a middle of the road review because I think the Iggy Mix is a 2, but the Bowie mix is a 4

4.0

The first two tracks kick off with energy and strong production, but the quality takes a dip as the album progresses.

Ain't no one other than Iggy - who in time has become somewhat of a caricature of himself. Resuscitated here by Bowie, The Stooges are given the "Iggy & the..." prefix and Bowie seems intent on utilising his wild-man persona to the fullest - evident on songs like 'Penetration' where Iggy's moaning and meowing of his inane horn-dog lyrics are so far up front in the mix that the music almost seems inconsequential. Thankfully Bowie and co. called up the Asheton brothers to provide some of the spark that fuelled the first two albums. Highlights: Search and Destroy, Gimme Danger, I Need Somebody.

Interesting, but not for me.

Nahhhh

Surprisingly this album was only so-so for me.

Proto punk yes let's gooooo. James Williamson's guitar, oh that sheer power and aggression, and Iggy's voice, that rawness, wow. I'm quite speechless in face of this album, such a fresh breath of air, so lively yet so painful. A perfect creation. Tis is punk. I love punk. I'm giving it a 5/5, for personal bias, you know, personal bias.

yes

I love The Stooges and this is one of my favorite albums. It's over 50 years old and still sounds ground breaking.

Don't have much to say on this one. Liked it, but wouldn't look for it again.

Like the Velvet underground, the Stooges became much more popular later. Good album. The sound is hard to believe it came out of the early 70s

Well this album kicks ass. 3 stars

Perfect album! Many tracks are very cool!

Lyrically wild With matching sonic aura Punk influencer

really good album. love the first song and the album titled song the most. can see how iggy pop is considered the grandfather of punk rock in this album.

Love it x’s100.

E nok ikkje heilt for meg

Shame about the singer. Talentless

I listened to the 50th Anniversary Legacy Edition on Spotify which had A TON of extra songs which I really liked. I just like this kind of music a lot and vibed with a lot more to the point that I got to disc 3 before I really felt the 2 hour and 45 minute length. Overall it was a great listen and I think the extra actually helped the rating because hearing Bowie sing and some live version enhanced this particular album.

This record is filled to the brim with raw punk rock, which can be a cool aesthetic; Especially if you enjoy the dirty sounds of fast and loose rock n’ roll. Others should enjoy it, but the vibe isn’t there for me, personally. Maybe it's the mixing or the singers voice? Hard to say. Favorite track: Raw Power

Straight up punk music before punk. Hard, raw, uhh powerful. It starts off with its best song by far, but the rest of the album was still quality and enjoyable. Also doesn't overstay it's welcome, a crisp 34 minutes. Nice

Iggy Pop has his moments - there are a couple of tracks that shine on this album, but not much more.

The original punk. Such a great album

Rockin, but repetitive.

Fuggin’ gud stuf

Ths Stooges banda esencial y Raw power disco fundamental: Rock, garaje, punk, lo que quieras. Otros discos de 1973: Dark side of the moon, Catch a fire, Aladdin Sane, Band on the run, New York Dolls, Aladdin Sane, Berlin, Let´s get it on, For Your Pleasure, Call me, A wizzard/a true star, Innervisions, GP, Tubullar Bells, Houses of the holy, Quadrophenia, Selling England by the Pound, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (y Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player), Killing Me Softly, For Your Pleasure...

It's a cool as hell album made even more interesting by its influence. What else is there to say than put it on (the iggy mix particularly)

How good is punk rock!! That was an incredible album. Iggy Pop is at the peak of his game here. If you haven't listened to this album before then you're missing out, it's that simple! There's something about punk that I just love. The in-your face, upbeat energy, the distorted and guitar riffs and the unconventional vocal delivery mixed with the raw and confrontational lyrical content create a listening experience that in my opinion is simply unmatched in any other genre. Brilliant stuff!

Liked it more than I anticipated and surprised that I actually liked the Iggy mix more than the Bowie mix despite everyone saying it was "unlistenable" online. Glad to know Search and Destroy and I Need Somebody were especially cool

same Pop

My knowledge of Iggy is not very deep and certainly this was not what I was expecting. A bit more of a mellowness than ferocity. Fave: Search and Destroy.

A little bit front loaded, this one, but it slaps none the less! Fave tracks - "Search and Destroy" is a giant of a track, "Gimme Danger" is not far behind in stature. Really liked the sound of "Penetration" if not necessarily the title. 😏

Kinda annoying tbh sorry Iggy. It's giving wailing in the garage. Made me feel cool for listening to it tho lmao. Fav Songs: Raw Power

I really enjoyed it, beefy Proto punk

A lot more compelling than their debut, production is better here but still not perfect by any means, maybe people still weren't sure how to produce this type of music. Still, really good. 4*

Lots of energy but not my type of music

a lot better than i remember holy cow

Punk, but with more of a rock and roll edge to it. It's a really great sounding album. Iggy kills it, like he's trying to sing from the bottom of his gut. The guitar sound is definitely a highlight here. I would describe it as dirty, scuzzy, filthy. The whole thing is just loud and the production is really raw. A bit of a wall of noise, but some great stuff to be heard here with good guitar work and solos. The vocals I really enjoyed a lot too.

So much noise, it's so soul and mind disturbing, like who listens to this on purpose or recreationally? They might be the precursor to garage rock and grunge, but truth be said, little stranger, I just don't care.

Simply put - not my jam

Album rips, I listened to the bowie mix. Raw Power is a great description and the guitar kicks ass

3 - decent rock album to fill 30 minutes. I'm not sure what was up with the iggy mix was about

Gosh, I've had my first genuine "dad" reaction to one of these 1001 albums: You call this music? You can't seriously want to listen to this rubbish! Play something with a tune! And stop hanging out with those long haired louts you call friends, wasting your time when you could be doing something constructive with your life! I'm warning you, if you don't shape up pretty smartly I'm marching you down to the army recruiting office. They'll make a man of you! The Stooges: pissing off the older generation for 50 years.

My first listen to this was on a bike ride, and it sounded pretty bad. I was prepared to give it a 2, or even a 1, but the glowing reviews on here convinced me I should give it a relisten with higher-quality speakers. It's definitely better that way, though Raw Power still isn't as wonderful as many people claim it is. Very cool sound, guitar-heavy, incorporating elements of proto-punk, metal, and a heavy dose of 60s blues-pop. The Stooges' sound reminds me of the Rolling Stones' sound around (roughly) the same time. It also anticipates a lot of late-70s and 80s stadium guitar rock. All of the tracks were better upon a relisten, but some were still poor. The vocals in the songs Penetration and Raw Power (the title track) are poor: vocal breaking, microphone clipping, little to no discernable melody, the works. In fact, the vocals in general are quite unmelodic and unrefined, but it's most noticeable in the title track because of a lack of good instrumental riffs to distract the listener. Penetration has a great bell(?) riff and driving rhythm section, but the vocals are a horrendous half-whispered sexual frenzy that's not fun to listen to at all. The closing track, Death Trip, is essentially a longer cut of the title track, and doesn't add anything new to the table. The two opening tracks – Search and Destroy" and "Gimme Danger" are the strongest. I'll give this to the Stooges: they really pump you up. This had to be incredible live. 3/5 Key tracks: Gimme Danger, Search and Destroy

May be the fatger of punk but the kids are better looking.

I wish I kept the track list near me when I was listening. This was a 50/50 album. Some tracks, particularly the bluesy punk ones, were amazing. A couple of tracks the guitar solos and Iggy's voice sounded as if they were doing two different songs. Not a bad album but not one I'll come back to like their first album.

not bad, but quite poorly engineered (as a lot of live stuff is)

Rock, Punk, 1973 -> 2

It was a 70s rock album. Short, I appreciate that.

some old punk I wasn't familiar with but enjoyed quite a bit

Iggy Pop is Mona's Dad in The Adventures of Pete and Pete

Not really my speed

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"Edgy" 80's rock, Iggy Pop

I just don't connect to Raw Power. Like there's some musical talent, but I just don't care for a lot of it. The production is honestly incredibly odd as well. The sound seems neutered by it almost, like the raw power is quite limited.

The term “sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll” isn’t expressed as often these days as it used to be, and that can probably be attributed to the fact that there just isn’t a lot of music like this being made anymore. Because if there is any album that has popped up on the generator (so far) that incapsulates that phrase it’s definitely this one. ‘Raw Power’ is an accurate title. Just a half hour of pure energy to the point that it almost feels like you’re listening to a live album. The punk-esque opener ‘Search And Destroy’ punches you right in the ears with its addictive riffs. The smoky, autobiographical ‘Gimme Danger’. The heavy, angry, and energetic ‘Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell’. The not-so-subtle, steamy ‘Penetration’. The more rock ‘n’ roll, 60’s flavoured ‘Shake Appeal’. And the brilliant finisher ‘Death Trip’ - with its meta lyrics of just saying “fuck it, we’re doing it our way”. All fantastic tracks. It’s an absolute masterclass in variety and coherency. Although Iggy had a difficult time working with guitarist Williamson on this album, his riffs combined with Iggy’s raw, energetic vocals are a damn near perfect match along the 8 tracks. The 8 tracks that just seem to arrive, raise hell, and leave before you even know what happened. Influences are worn on their sleeves so proudly on each song, yet it’s still undeniably their own sound; with lyrics that are fairly simple on the surface, yet layered with multiple meanings. It’s a super fun album; and I hope there’s people out there who haven’t heard much (or any) of Iggy Pop’s work that find their way to discover ‘Raw Power’ (among other great releases of his) and hear just how much of a powerful figure he actually was in music; that he’s not just the old topless guy who appeared on bizarre insurance commercials. His music has a voice that demands to be heard, a rebellious spirit that feels unbreakable, and an energy that is almost unmatched. 4/5

Such a sick album. Feel like it really lives up to the title with this bunch of sharp, snarly, and incredibly high energy tracks. It's sexy, filthy, lurid, and such a good time. Best Track: I Need Somebody Worst Track: Death Trip

Best Song: Search and Destroy Worst Song: Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell

Very good and visceral, you can tell all the early punk rockers listened to Iggy and the Stooges. 4.4 stars

Shit’s on fire, yo

Some good old glam/punk rock

The album starts strong but I lost interest as is moved forward. Not as interesting to me musically as it is could be.

It is a good album but for me it's influence is stronger than it's greatness. I much prefer the better songwriting of Lust For Life than the rawness of this record.

Fells powerful skull

Imagine a blender on full blast, and that’s Raw Power. It’s raw, all right—raw, obnoxious, and completely void of anything resembling structure. Iggy Pop sounds like he’s yelling over instruments being thrown down a staircase. The production quality is somewhere between “broken radio” and “trash compactor.” This isn’t punk; it’s just noise pollution. By track three, I realized I’d rather hear my neighbor’s car alarm going off all night than endure more of this album.

Okay, didn't really care for it much. Looking back, I definitely rated Eliminator and Led Zeppelin too highly, Led Zeppelin is a 3 and Eliminator might be a 2, didn't really have my sense of scale figured out but oh well

Music is ass, sound quality is worse. This is dreadful. Nick right as always. If I was disenfranchised and pushed to the outer rim of society this would go HARD. I don't blame 'em I'm just sayin' :speak: Iggy Pop more like Iggy Stop!!!

Aggressively obnoxious, loud, and annoying. 2/10

Couldn't really get this as anything other than a garage band tuning up.

Is this the birth of punk. Sounds like it!

I went into Raw Power by The Stooges with low expectations, but the energy of the opener, quickly drew me in, even had me tapping my foot. The guitar work is solid, and the drumming is great, while Iggy Pop’s vocals—where I thought the album might falter—actually impressed me. Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell was a surprise, with Iggy adopting a vocal style reminiscent of Alice Cooper, much more intense than what I’m used to from him. Although I enjoyed the album more than I anticipated, I don’t see myself revisiting it often. The standout track is Search and Destroy, but overall, I’d rate it 3/5.

It was powerful

So far ahead.

Quite adventures, must have been blown peoples' minds back then. Though it might not hold the same weight today, the energy and creativity on songs such as 'Raw Power' and 'Gimme danger' still shine through. The melodies hook you right in and Iggy's vocal delivery is very memorable. It's a product of it's time but in the best way possible. Additionally this album feels like a blueprint for what would become punk music with it's raw and eccentric vocals, such as the wild guitar melodies. All in all a pretty fun listen

Loved the listen - heard a lot of influence from this bad. Great Chord Progressions. Big Fan

i dig it but compared to their first two albums it feels a lot weaker. less raw emotion and vitriol in Iggy's voice, the groove i love so much in the first two is gone. still great and its influence is pretty clear to see though

Great album! Iggy Pop's energy really shows through.

I wanted so badly to like it. It’s high energy alternative rock. What’s not to like? But the mixing job was absolutely atrocious and was so distracting that I couldn’t focus on anything else.

Absolutely terrible. Stopped listening halfway through. It takes a very unique taste in music to enjoy more than 2 minutes of this style.

Hieno kansi. Aika voimakasta menoa. Mut joku puuttuu. Koukkuja? Mikään biisi ei nimittäin kummemmin herätä mua eikä jää mieleen.

Subjekti voi valittaa mixistä, mutta henki tietää, että tämä on vain musiikkia, joka on on sinut oman törkeytensä kanssa, joka tiedostaa itsensä ja tulee siten siksi, mitä se on. Featuring kolme klassikkoraitaa, rokkausta ja (rohkenen ehdottaa) löydettävää pidemmälle aikavälille.

Yeah, quite liked this. There is definitely a Rolling Stones feel to a number of tracks. The sound and feel of the tracks are very much of the era and it's a sound you can't easily replicate in the modern era. There's definitely a place for old school rock.

Gear: DCA ÆON 2 Noire Artwork: 👨🏼‍🎤🍌🎙️ Produktion (Iggy Mix - 2023 Remaster): 🎧😐🆗 Musik: 🥩🦖🧷 Wertung: 🥩🥩🥩(🥩)/5

Not much to say about this one besides that it’s pretty good, but standard by today’s standards, punk rock. Iggy Pop is legendary and an icon of music; however, he broke through into something more different through his solo career rather than with The Stooges. Overall, good punk sound that doesn’t make for anything standout.

It was alright.

could i write poetry to this? n

I like the first 2 albums a lot more than this one. Still not bad though.

Early 2000s house, great for putting you in a trance on a long flight (can confirm).

I am really torn with this rating. I originally did not connect with the album at all, but decided to give it another quick listen later in the day. I felt the second listen, it was a better all round experience. I don't know the significance of the album so can't feature this in my scoring so this is scored on personal listening experience. Overall, I can't find myself actively choosing to listen back to this but it's not quite a 3.

Iconic. Great guitar.

Hell yeah!!! Raw punk!

A little rowdy but enough refinement that it works well. Game-changer for hard rock and punk, at times when listening it's hard to believe it came out in 1972. First two tracks "Search and Destroy" and "Gimmme Danger" are the two standouts but the whole album is good.

Not my favourite album I have listened to I just didn't connect right away. Maybe on a second or third listen I will have a clearer opinion.

Hell yeah

Absolute classic. Idk how I've gone this far in life without hearing the full album

Raw Power is always going to be the second best album the Stooges ever recorded because there's simply no way to match the brilliance of Funhouse. That being said, it's an enjoyable listen, even if there isn't much in the way of variation over the course of the whole run-time.

Its ok. I respect that this was a pioneering piece of music for punk, but the genre has never really appealed to me in its raw form like this.

I liked it, always heard iggy pop but never really listened

Highlights: Search and Destroy Gimme Danger Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell Raw Power I really wish the production was better on this album. Two different mixes, two different remasters, and neither one does justice to the music. Beyond that though, I love the frenetic energy on this album. This is the kind of music that inspires me to play guitar myself, there is something about the aesthetic that feels somehow attainable.

I opted for the Bowie mix. A little bit more fleshed out than the Iggy mix but still has some of the grittiness.

good remix of th Stooges. No middle ground - love or hate them,

Sounds very 70’s. Slow song sounded a little like the Doors. Iggy Pop is a live wire. The lead guitar sounds a little bright and a little buzzy, even being remastered. Still, a fun album

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Good proto punk. I don't really like the 50 year anniversary edition. It features the same songs a few times. That got repetitive for me. But still a solid album.

I didn’t get through the whole thing, but it sure is the precursor to punk.

I was really looking forward to this album, but man, what a letdown. It's funny to me how this sounds worse than their debut album lmao It sure feels ahead of it's time, and I can appreciate that it probably sounds like shit intentionally, but this is critically acclaimed? Why? It's not particularly interesting. It wasn't a bad listen, I just really don't get the hype behind this album.

We already got a taste of proto-punk from 1975 a while ago. And yet here we go getting something which is somehow older and even sleazier than (The Dictators) Go Girls Crazy. I can't imagine the influence this album must have had. I'm also starting to think I enjoy punk a lot more than I had previously given it credit for, this landed in a very similar spot for me as our last punk album. in which pretty much everything included was somewhere ranging from good to great. If I had to compare the two I prefer the goofier nature of the previous punk album to this. But whats on display here is still only slightly below that in my opinion. As far as which version to listen to, I will primarily be rating the version provided by the website which is based on Iggy's mixes rather than those done by David Bowie. I like both of them and think they each have their own merits. Bowie's feels more focused on Iggy's vocal performance and can sometimes feel like it pushes the instrumentals out of focus too much (I mostly felt this on Bowie's version of Search & Destroy). It is still overall a better 'balanced' version. Iggy's really feels like it embodies 'Raw Power' in that it feels more loud and in your face, in some songs I actually preferred this but also found that it could be a bit grating in others. I would give Iggy's version a 7 and Bowie's an 8. Highlights: Search & Destroy, Gimme Danger, Raw Power, Shake Appeal

This music is not good enough to get away with fucking thirteen year olds.

This album is my version of that experiment where they asked a stranger to hold their drink and then asked how their day was and if they gave them a cold drink they said it was shit and if it was a warm one they said it was good except it's me finding out this guy is a pedo the day before. Which is a shame since I like every song on this album and I'd never heard this album in its entirety but have been an iggy and the Stooges fan for quite some time Obviously deserves a spot Punk wouldn't exist without it and the unintentional(?) shitty mixing is to thank for a stylistic trope of a generation of albums. On Any other given day I might have given this album a 9 or a 10 which it probably deserves. 8/10 Fav tracks - All of 'em Least Fav - n/a

https://youtu.be/R8vPwRfcZAM?si=vXgRi3t7yiafYJvq&t=30 This was the first thing that came to mind when i heard search and destroy. Also this guy sound DESPERATE for pussy on Penetration god damn, like a dog crying like it hasn't been fed. Also i though iggy pop and david bowie were the same person i gotta be real. Anyway, not bad. 3/5

Listened to the Iggy Mix instead of the Bowie mix because that’s my preferred version of Gimme Danger which is my favourite song on this album. The mixing here isn’t great due to a very short post production schedule but I think it adds to the charm of this album. The album sort of loses its charm when you read about Iggy Pops nonce bullshit as well as Bowies involvement. Mixing and transatlantic kiddy diddling aside, this album rocks. The tone is consistent, the scumbag theme is prevalent throughout and Iggy Pops vocals are pretty varied and pretty much knock it out of the park on each track. If this album was 7 shit songs and Gimme Danger it would be a 3, I absolutely adore that song. Fortunately it’s 7 good songs and Gimme Danger so it’s an easy 4 from me.

Fun, punky album. Penetration has those weird cat sounds though. Best song - I Need Somebody

Fine

Great album

p310. 1973. 3 stars. Primeval roots of punk with vocal nods to Jim Morrison and Jagger before he became old and flabby. Short, sweet and on point. Points deducted for lack of standout tunes, ropey lyrics and letting themselves down with excessive wankage on the last track.

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entirely too frightening for the likes of me

Felt a bit “meh” about this album. Even gave it a second listen, but just didn’t seem to be able to connect with it on any level.

D, I didn't like any of the songs

Rebellious, loud, and sexy. This is in the I-appreciate-it-more-than-I-enjoy-it box. I can't imagine listening to this in '73 as a teenager. It must have captured so much angst and horniness. I also listen to this and can see the way it set the tone for the rebellious energy of the punk/ sleaze rock scene to come. Unfortunately, I don't foresee myself listening to a ton of this moving forward. I listened to the "Iggy Mix" (according to Apple music) and I may give the "Bowie Mix" a shot as well to see what the differences are. Influential, clearly, but not the thing I would regularly listen to.

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Great example of early Punk.

1973? Ahead of its time. Unadorned visceral power. Definitive rock and roll.

Not as fabulous as I wanted it be - love Iggy and his stooges but this was a bit too raw and chaotic.

I liked this, but I didn't love it. Iggy and the Stooges are iconic, and deservedly so. But at the end of the day, this album didn't reveal anything new to me.

I love the Stooges but I've never enjoyed this album other than Search and Destroy. Yeah, the mix is famously a mess (and it's still a mess no matter how many times they try to fix it), but i think at the end of the day, the material isn't as strong as it is on Fun House or their debut. Also, I don't love Iggy's performances. The band is going full-tilt, but it's hard to get too excited by it because the arrangements and the mixes are so cluttered. 5-star album cover, though.

I enjoyed this more than I anticipated. Iggy sure does have a mastery of charisma.

It feels a bit too polished for a Stooges album, almost more power pop esque. The raw outbursts of Fun House made way for tighter songs.

Given that I am not much of a punk fan, I didn't think I would like this as much as I did. Favorite track: Gimme Danger other picks: I need someday, pretty face, raw power

Twas quite the pleasurable listen, nothing earth shattering, but a good ole jam fest

If i was teen in the 70's i could imagine this album would be stuck on repeat. The album has a really great angsty feel to it which i enjoyed. However lyrically nothing really stuck out to me.

You know what, maybe I am a streetwalking cheetah with a heart full of napalm. I love this album. I love The Stooges. I’m 20% certain Iggy is not from this planet. Although it feels like I need to wash my hands after listening to this album. The 2023 mix of this album I listened to is…interesting. Sometimes I loved this new mix, sometimes I really disliked it.

Pretty much perfect, loud rock music played loudly by loud people. Yup!!

Hell yeah. I’ve never heard this but I can see why it’s on the list and why this band and Iggy are so well regarded.

Flawed and somehow perfect. Bowie’s production/mix/recording is batshit, but Iggy’s fix is somehow worse. Great songs, amazing energy, groundbreaking.

Could work a few songs into a road-trip playlist but wouldn’t listen to the album in full again.

This wasn't a good album. At all. The mix was horrible, and unlistenable. The songs were not so bad, especially the guitar solos, but the mix was so utterly horrible that everything just sounded like jumbled up crap. I know this is from 1973, but this doesn't hold up in 2024. There are tons of other artists that do hold up to this day, but The Stooges isn't one of them; well at least this album isn't. I don't think I am ever going to listen to this album again. A couple of songs would have been good had the mix been better, or if it had been recorded a decade or so later, that's why I'll give it 2 stars.

I guess now we know the answer to that age old question : “If you give an infinite number of monkeys an infinite number of electric guitars, what do they make?” A Stooges album.

Fuck yeah. The Stooges and Iggy. This album makes me want to uproot and unplug, searching for other lost and curious souls to spend the rest of my heartbeats moving through an unsolvable mystery. Even now, this album overflows with a raw energy that is frightening to a lot of people...it leans away from logics into desires that so many of us repress and exhales them in songs of such energy and transgression....it's punk, it's rock and roll. It's Jerry Lee Lewis unhinged on amphetamines and exploring his queer side...

Fuck yeah!

Honestly didn’t hit as hard as it once did. Loved some of the songs though.

Pretty solid stuff! First three songs kill and then the rest get a lil boring. A 3.5 probably.

Muito bom!!!

Raw Power was one of several albums I bought when I first heard about the 1001 albums book. I was already familiar with "Search and Destroy," so I figured I'd check out the rest of the album. I remember feeling pretty lukewarm towards this album, and I think I've only listened to it in its entirety one time. I liked Fun House, and really loved Iggy Pop's solo effort Lust For Life, so I'm excited to revisit this album, now that I have more music knowledge under my belt. Well, I really wanted to have more love for this album while listening to it today, but that sadly wasn't the case. I think this is a good album, and it's certainly influential, but I still feel pretty lukewarm towards it in terms of my personal enjoyment. I do like the overall sound of the album (I listened to both the Iggy and David Bowie versions, but since Bowie's version is what I understand to be the only version that was available upon its release), and I especially like how you can hear the early beginnings of punk rock in how the sound was structured. The guitar work on this album is great; I loved how fuzzy and distorted the guitars sounded, but you can still make out the notes and chord progressions really easily. As much as I'm not wild about the album as a whole, "Search and Destroy" is a masterpiece. I love Iggy Pop's vocals, the intro and outro guitar solos, and the chaotic drumming. Overall, while this album isn't really my jam, I appreciate its influence and the overall sound of it. Part of me wonders though, if I had reviewed this before Fun House, would I have enjoyed this album more and Fun House less? I know there's not exactly a ton of Iggy Pop on this list, but six total albums representing his music might be a bit too much for me to appreciate.

Thought I would hate it and I didn't, but I also didn't like it. Probably not listen again, but wouldn't immediately turn it off it it came on,

A fun album, I think I like Iggy's solo stuff a bit more. Spotify had two different remasters, Bowie's mix and Iggy's mix and it was kind of fun to hear the differences. I am not musically inclined enough to specify how they were different, but I could tell they were different.

Fine. Didn't bother listening to all of the different mix versions, just listened to the Iggy mix. Search and Destroy is a classic.

Not a fan.

(snarl)

Meh, don't love the stooges

As the name suggests this album is full of powerful raw punk music. I enjoyed the album quite a bit although the lyrics at times can be a little repetitive.

Does what it says on the tin 4.5/5

just no

Not for me, but appreciate how ground-breaking it was and how it paved the way for Punk Rock

I didn't hate this, but I also wouldn't listen to this again. 2/5

Rough sound, but can see why it is on the list. Don't think I'll be relistening...

Stones with more power. More roughness

verrrrry nice...i've always liked iggy pop more as a concept/icon than as a musician and of course i am automatically endeared to several of his songs for velvet goldmine reasons but this is a damn good record regardless! fav tracks: gimme danger; raw power; i need somebody; shake appeal

this wasn’t for me. I’m not really into punk music so i feel like I can’t really judge this one because I don’t have a frame of reference or appreciation for it. but I can see why people would be been into this I guess