"The Stooges" is the self-titled debut studio album by American rock band The Stooges. It was released on August 5, 1969, by Elektra Records. The album was produced by class-A Velvet Underground fan, John Cale, and showcases the raw and primal rock and roll style that the band is famous for.
The band, which formed in 1967 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, consisted of Iggy Pop (vocals), Ron Asheton (guitar), Dave Alexander (bass), and Scott Asheton (drums). Known for their outrageous performances, the quartet mixed elements of blues, rock and free jazz into their music.
"The Stooges" comprised of eight tracks, featuring their hallmark sounds such as aggressive, distortion-heavy guitars and frontman Iggy Pop's distinctive growl. The tracks include popular songs like "I Wanna Be Your Dog" and "No Fun." However, upon release, the album wasn't commercially successful, only breaking in at number 106 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
Despite the initial lack of commercial success, over time, however, the album has been highly influential in the development of punk rock and has been well-regarded in the eyes of music critics. It's now seen as a seminal album that played a crucial role in the development of punk rock and alternative rock.
