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The Fun House Sessions are a fascinating look into the making of one of the greatest albums ever. 6 hours of pure intensity! I understand that this is only for hardcore Stooges fans, but it’s absolutely worth the listen. By listening to the sessions, you understand the Stooges in a different way because you hear exactly how they operate, and how these songs came to be. The band puts everything into each take, over and over until they got it. They knew exactly how each song should sound, ... read more

Fun House is the Stooges at their creative and musical peak. By definition, it is a perfect album.

What majorly defines Fun House’s sound is that it was recorded live in the studio. This allowed for the Stooges' intensity and chemistry to be fully realized since they thrived off each other's playing and energy. It also adds another layer of awe to the album as each song was done as a single take; it’s as pure and raw as it gets. Saxophone player Steve MacKaye also defines ... read more

February 9th marks the anniversary of the Stooges’ final show of their initial run. By this point, the band was barely intact and were depending on danger and chaos to fuel them. Metallic KO is the culmination of the antagonisms that surrounded the Stooges, coming from both the band and the audience. On the album, you hear the audience throwing things at the stage and Iggy tormenting them right back. Like always, the Stooges maintained such a strong dedication to the music, even in the ... read more

The genius of the Stooges’ debut album lies in its simplicity. Though, calling it simple is in no way dismissive of the music. The Stooges took the absolute essentials of rock and reinvented them. They were inspired by the blues and garage rock of their time, but did something completely original with it. I think Ron Asheton’s guitar playing is a great example of this. The riffs were inspired by other songs, but his style and tone completely set him apart and solidified the ... read more