The Stooges - Down On The Street (Take 8) (Elektra, 1970)

Peerless fusion of raw energy, jazz, punk spirit and fury.

Few records stand-up to the scrutiny of having every take from its recording sessions released. And even fewer have me reaching for the credit card.

The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' is one. The Stooges' 'Fun House' is the other. A melting pot of free jazz influences, alienated fury, rough-edged power and a middle-finger salute to the world.

Take 8 of 'Down On The Street' is slower and more prowling that the eventual album version but is still taut and brooding. Music doesn't really get much better than this.

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