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Punk & New Wave · 1970s
Raw Power — 1973
The Stooges
Released 1973Punk & New Wave
Classic
A snarling, Bowie-mixed proto-punk classic, home to 'Search and Destroy'. Loud and dangerous. A punk blueprint. A later chapter in The Stooges's catalogue, and still one of the best.
On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Search and Destroy on Best Punk & New Wave Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Punk & New Wave Songs
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