The Stooges – Raw Power (1973)

The Cobain 50

Martin Douglas kicks off the series by diving into Raw Power by The Stooges.

Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts.  Pocket Casts  Spotify  Amazon-Podcast-Logo.jpg

Martin Douglas kicks off the series by diving into Raw Power by The Stooges. It's no surprise this is the first album on Kurt's list considering the muscular drumming, the dirty bass, and the way the guitar sounds like it’s on fire — all key elements for Nirvana's sound. 

Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas
Audio Producer: Roddy Nikpour
Podcast Manager: Isabel Khalili
Editorial Director: Larry Mizell Jr. 

Support the podcast: kexp.org/cobain

More From The Cobain 50

Roddy Nikpour dives into The Record by Fear. Fear sings from a grotesque vantage point to call out injustice through “punk irony.” 

Dusty Henry dives into Tales of Terror by Tales of Terror. Their run was short, but their influence has kept their music alive for generations.

Friday, November 1, 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Nirvana’s live album MTV Unplugged in New York.