![]() ![]() Recorded in 1972 but not released until February 1973, Raw Power in its original form was 8 classic songs delivered in 34 violent minutes. The music this band created was just as intense as their previous material but had some a bit more conventional songwriting structure. James Williamson became Iggy’s new musical partner, and after trying out some musicians in England, they decided to recruit Scott Asheton on drums and brother Ron Asheton switched from guitar to bass. Originally signed as a solo artist, it evolved into a new version of The Stooges. Iggy Pop got lucky and met David Bowie in New York which led to deals with Bowie’s manager and CBS Records. Despite all of it’s sonic problems, it’s still one of the greatest rock albums of all time.įor the uninitiated, The Stooges hit rock bottom and broke up in 1971. ![]() So do you need this new version of Raw Power? Of course you do. I even went whole hog and bought the overpriced box set because I’m such a fanatic. First there was the LP, then the CD in 1989, then Iggy’s remix in 1997 and now the remastered deluxe version. ![]() ![]() This is the 4th, and hopefully the last, time I have bought Raw Power by Iggy & The Stooges. ![]()
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