THE STOOGES – New York 1973 (1CD)

Audience 8.2 – Well, it isn’t a recording that will win any grammies but damn if it isn’t RAW just like the band and their music. This recording actually suits this band – it’s a little rough, but it’s brutal and in your face. The vocals fight for bandwidth against angry and loud guitars, driving bass, and furious non-stop drums. It’s actually kind of a fun listen despite its limitations. Oh, and some good news – it is not a muddy mess at all, it’s just a loud band in a small club sounding for all the world like the debut of punk rock.

Iggy and the Stooges
Max’s Kansas City
New York, NY, USA
Monday August 6th, 1973

01 – Raw Power
02 – Head On
03 – Gimmie Danger
04 – Cock In My Pocket
05 – Search and Destroy
06 – I Need Somebody
07 – New Orleans
08 – Johanna

Line-up:
Iggy Pop – Vocals
James Williamson – Guitar
Ron Asheton – Bass
Scott Asheton – Drums