THE STOOGES — Raw Power (review)

THE STOOGES — Raw Power album cover Album · 1973 · Proto-Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
5/5 ·
Warthur
A jaw-breaking, teeth-rattling kick to the head from a band who at the time had been written off by just about everyone (save David Bowie, whose intervention allowed this masterpiece to be created in the first place), Raw Power combines Iggy in his wildest mood ever captured on tape with the devastating guitarwork of James Williamson to create a proto-punk masterpiece that deserves its reputation as one of the loudest and heaviest albums ever. At points reaching breakneck speeds (as on Search and Destroy), the band go for the throat and don't let go until the closing note. Even slower songs, like Gimme Danger, ooze with barely restraint violence - often violence against the self. 100% essential listening.
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cannon wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Great review. Your first sentence is an excellent analogy.

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