Iggy & the Stooges - Metallic K.O.

Digitally remastered reissue, from the original tapes, of their critically acclaimed & last ever show, recorded at Michigan Palace in Detroit on February 9th, 1974. Contains the original six tracks on disc one, plus a bonus CD with six cuts from a gig at the same venue on October 6th, 1973, 'Raw Power', 'Head On', 'Gimme Danger', 'Search And Destroy', 'Heavy Liquid' & 'Open Up And Bleed'. 12 tracks total. Double slimline jewel case. 1998 Jungle Records release. Album Description

Down For The Long Count

Performance art at its most decadent, the 2-CD set chronicles the destruction of The Stooges and the fall of Iggy (Pop) Stooge from personal demons.

Bolstered with additional material, this infamous live "bootleg" from more than 30 years ago was initially only available as an import album.

The two concerts chronicled - October 1973 and the band's final gig in February 1974 - is a sonic implosion due to any number of issues. The end is near, as a crazed Iggy implores the raucous crowd to throw more ice, eggs, beer bottles and jelly beans. The band limps along with muzak, sounding the closing chords for a wild ride that had gone so wrong.

This is all too real....and dangerous when breaking glass is the soundscape. September 3, 2008

What'd ya give me the finger for?

The band is killing it and Iggy's between song banter is hilarious. This kinda stuff just doesn't happen at shows anymore.

Unless, of course, it's a Mighty High show. Check out Mighty High...In Drug City. June 20, 2008

Some Good Laughs, but very over-praised

It's fun to hear the Spinal Tap moments where he baits the crowd (once), but this was a so-so night for Iggy and Co. After slogging through a half a dozen similar CD's, it's clear that these guys got a lot of help in the studio.People who like the legendary rep of this disc would do better to just buy the tee shirt. January 20, 2008

A Punk "Gotta have"...

This is basically a legitimized bootleg album so the sound quality isn't the best. It is however, a landmark in Rock 'n' Roll/Punk history. The Ig did in fact issue a public challenge to a local M/C club, but it was the Scorpions and not the Angels. Turns out that one of the Scorpions jumped on stage at the Rock 'n' Roll Farm the week before and punched Iggy in the face, but enough of that. This is history, if you're a collector and a punk, get this 'cause you'll dig it. Cut it a little slack and remember the times (and the old Michigan Palace...what a great place to see a show that was). This isn't a listen to all the time type of recording, it's a historical document that needs to be appreciated for what it is. If you are the type that can't do this, this one's not for you. If you're from Detroit and you don't have it...I think it may be a felony. All others check local laws before ordering. December 23, 2007

Not bad

I have only been listening to the Stooges for maybe 4 or 5 months. I first purchased Raw Power and then The Stooges and Funhouse. This band is great and I was looking for more to listen to so I turned to this. When I first heard this yesterday, I was blown away. Though the mix is God awful, the energy and power that made the studio albums so great is definatly present in this. If you LOVE the Stooges and Iggy Pop and you are looking for more, I recommend this, but only if you REALLY want more. If your not that into the Stooges than this is NOT for you. O and if you only like The Stooges and Funhouse and don't like Raw Power (because the music is a little different), then you probably won't like this.

And Iggy's comments are funny. July 25, 2007

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