This week, Dan and Carl dive into the raw and rebellious energy of The Stooges’ self-titled 1969 debut. A proto-punk classic that laid the foundation for punk and garage rock, this album is as chaotic as it is influential. From Iggy Pop’s unhinged vocals to Ron Asheton’s sludgy guitar riffs, we break down why this record was both ahead of its time and completely out of control.
Key Points- Background & Context – The late 60s rock scene, the rise of punk influences, and how The Stooges fit into the era.
- Album Breakdown – Track-by-track discussion, including the hypnotic repetition of We Will Fall and the raw power of I Wanna Be Your Dog.
- Production & Sound – John Cale’s role in shaping the album’s sound and how it differs from later Stooges releases.
- Legacy & Influence – How The Stooges paved the way for punk, influencing everyone from the Sex Pistols to Nirvana.
- Would You Hit It? – Do we think this album still holds up, or is it just a messy relic of the past?
- The Stooges by The Stooges
- Fun House by The Stooges
- Raw Power by The Stooges
- Iggy Pop
- The Doors by The Doors
- Slipknot
- Marilyn Manson
- Velvet Underground
- Jimi Hendrix
- New York Dolls
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Chapell Roan
- Rihanna
- Rolling Stones
- Youth and Young Manhood by Kings of Leon
- Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye
- Bonnie Raitt
- Never Mind the Bollocks by Sex Pistols
- Ramones
- Kurt Cobain
- Little Richard
- Metallica
- The Beatles
- I Kill Children by Dead Kennedys
- Mother's Milk by Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Suicidal Tendencies
- Drunk by Thunder Cat
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Join us next week when we cover album 487: Damaged by Black Flag
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