The Stooges - Funhouse

Fun House is the second studio album by the American rock band The Stooges, released on July 7, 1970, by Elektra Records. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential proto-punk albums of all time.

Background and Recording

• After their self-titled debut album (The Stooges, 1969), which had a raw but structured sound, the band sought an even more primitive and visceral approach for Fun House.
• The album was recorded at Elektra Sound Recorders in Los Angeles.
• Produced by Don Gallucci (formerly of The Kingsmen), the recording was done live in the studio, with minimal overdubs, to capture the band's energy.

Musical Style and Influence

• Fun House is a mix of garage rock, proto-punk, blues, and free jazz, marked by its primal energy and repetitive, hypnotic riffs.
• The sound is rawer and more chaotic than their debut, reflecting Iggy Pop’s intense stage presence.
• The final track, "L.A. Blues," is an experimental noise jam featuring free jazz saxophonist Steve Mackay, whose contributions add a wild, almost avant-garde element to the album.

Tracklist

1. Down on the Street – 3:42
2. Loose – 3:34
3. T.V. Eye – 4:17
4. Dirt – 7:00
5. 1970 – 5:15
6. Fun House – 7:46
7. L.A. Blues – 4:52

Legacy

• The album has since been recognized as a groundbreaking work.
• It has influenced punk, post-punk, noise rock, and even experimental jazz musicians.
  
• Rolling Stone ranked it #94 on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2020.

This item is an original Vinyl Elektra Catalog # EKS-74071 

Vinyl and Cover in Near Mint Condition - with some minor scuff on cover - see pictures.