As incendiary and moving as I find the rock of The Stooges, I can't claim to be a big fan. It wasn't even until reading a magazine this weekend that I found out Ron Asheton, the original guitarist, co-songwriter and sometimes bassist of The Stooges passed away in January. I believe the article was in Blender and was quite fascinating.
Anyway, "Loose" is from The Stooges second album Fun House. Apparently, the sanctimonious music critique crew of the day didn't show The Stooges any love, probably in large part for how raw the music was. It's unrefined nature and power reaches back to the days when I had to bum rides to local shows. You could be in a buddy's garage when you're listening to "Loose." It's the kind of song you feel on your chest and the type of song that makes you want to pick up a guitar and start a band . . . although you probably shouldn't.
Ellen Page as Juno Put It Best:
"Well, when you're used to the raw power of Iggy and the Stooges, everything else sounds kind of precious by comparison."
Anyway, "Loose" is from The Stooges second album Fun House. Apparently, the sanctimonious music critique crew of the day didn't show The Stooges any love, probably in large part for how raw the music was. It's unrefined nature and power reaches back to the days when I had to bum rides to local shows. You could be in a buddy's garage when you're listening to "Loose." It's the kind of song you feel on your chest and the type of song that makes you want to pick up a guitar and start a band . . . although you probably shouldn't.
Ellen Page as Juno Put It Best:
"Well, when you're used to the raw power of Iggy and the Stooges, everything else sounds kind of precious by comparison."
Song Breakdown
Best Place and Time for Listen:
Right before you are going to rock out with some friends or right before going to a rock show. Compare and contrast.
If This Song Was a Celebrity It Would Be:
Larry Fine of the Three Stooges.
This song will punch you in the face if you look at it wrong and probably be accused of intimidation by the rest of your collection. Now down with pious, out-of-touch song reviews!
Loose (Remastered LP Version) - The Stooges
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