Iggy and the Stooges- Raw Power Review (Legacy Remaster)

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The Stooges' Raw Power is one of the most dangerous albums in rock. It makes guys like G.G. Allin look like a kitten, and that's no lie. Despite it's great songs, attitude, and approach, the LP as always suffered from mixing issues. It was originally mixed in '73 by Iggy Pop, but then by David Bowie after Legacy was unhappy with the original version. In '97, the album was remixed again, and Iggy was in charge this time around. The result was one of the most compressed, punishing musical experiences I've ever had. A lot of people got down on the distortion and the imperfections of that '97 version, but that sound was clearly the '73 intent when you compare it to the very first mixes, which were issued in '95 via a compilation titled Rough Power. Though I'm not a fan of the Bowie mix, because it's way too tinny and devoid of drums, it's still a piece of rock history. It's good that it not go completely into obscurity, but I still can't say it's the go-to place to hear the Stooges' real, raw power. I'm still a big fan of the Iggy version, and would like the guide all the new potential Stooges listeners to that particular release. Fans of the Bowie mix will find this remastered version pleasurable, and the live performances on this LP aren't bad, too. This edition is just more of a collector's item than an absolute interpretation, for me.

If you haven't done it yet, listen to the Stooges. Their self-titled, Fun House, or the Iggy Pop remix of Raw Power are where it's at.

Have you heard this LP? What do you think of it? Love the Stooges? Hate 'em? Why? Bowie mix vs. Iggy mix?

5/10

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[bourgeoisdrum12]

can you please review the new remastered version of the stooges first album

[ri394]

in the latest legacy edition mixing, i can't even hear the rythem guitar. the vocals and lead guitar are way too loud. the rythem guitar is too quiet and the bass is non-existent.

[lolbears123]

'They almost disembowled themselves on every track' haha!

[Wurmzilla]

dude you are so spot on... when I bough the 97 remix and put it into my discman with trembling hands outside the record store years ago I almost had a total breakdown walking down the street. It is unbelievably superior to everything, not to mention the bowie mix.

[HyenaJourno]

@ri394 That's because there is not rhythm guitar, asshat.

[AntifreezeTeetotaler]

Bowie's and Iggy's respective mixes seem to be opposites. One is a bit too subdued and flat, whereas the other is loud and muddy. But it's almost appropriate that even the mixing of the album is in extremes.

[donwantstobesedated]

Am I the only one who likes Iggy's mix? Yes?

Okay then.

[DavySolaris]

I've gotta say, I really think think Iggy's mix is shite.But the problem is, so's Bowie's.The Bowie mix is pretty awful for the reasons you covered, by I think the Iggy mix is just stupid. It's unbearably loud. I'm a huge opponent of the "loudness war",but not in "that" way-I love a bit of grit,I love records that are overdriven in that analogue way, but there's a big difference between that and the wall of...satic Iggy produced.Raw Power still needs a great mix to do justice to a classic album.

[bigswellmusic]

Embassy mixes with Bass, drums and rhythm guitar you can actually hear do it for me. Bowies mix is flat with no definition and Iggys remaster just pushed the levels through the roof. The '97 remix is great if you're used to music as mixed for the 90's. But just making it loud does nothing for the music.

[elementz1986]

"Musical sausage"....I gotta admit, you make some pretty good metaphors.