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Fun House
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
Fun House · The Stooges' debut had received mixed reviews in 1969 and sold little. Label boss Jac Holzman saw more in the MC5, but nevertheless asked Don Gallucci, former keyboard player of the Kingsmen, to produce the second album. Gallucci doubted whether the band could be captured on tape. Recording took place in May 1970 at Elektra Sound Recorders in Los Angeles. After a failed first day, band and producer stripped the studio of partitions and ordinary equipment, so that they could play as they did on stage. One song was recorded per day, with at most four takes.
The sound is raw: because there is no screening, the snare drum rattles along with the bass amplifier. Iggy Pop named Howlin' Wolf as a major inspiration. On the second side come loose song structures and the saxophone of Steve Mackay. The album at first sold poorly, but has since acquired great cult status and is regarded as important for the development of punk.
Listening
Track list
- 1Down On the Street3:42Apple Music ↗
- 2Loose3:33Apple Music ↗
- 3T.V. Eye4:17Apple Music ↗
- 4Dirt7:00Apple Music ↗
- 519705:14Apple Music ↗
- 6Fun House7:46Apple Music ↗
- 7L.A. Blues4:54Apple Music ↗
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