The Music and Noise of the Stooges, 1967-71: Lost in the Future

The Stooges have been considered one of the most important rock bands, but critics tend to overlook their significance in their own context and era. The Music and Noise of the Stooges, 1967-71, is an extensively researched study that analyzes the trajectory and musical output of the original Stooges, focusing on their tension between market forces and an innovative, avant-garde artistic vision. It offers a fresh perspective on the band that will appeal to rock fans and scholars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Stooges have emerged as one of the most influential rock bands, particularly in the context of punk's formation. While critics often emphasize their influence on subsequent developments, they tend to overlook the significance of the band within their own time and era. To address these oversights, The Music and Noise of the Stooges, 1967-71 delves into the trajectory and musical output of the original Stooges.

Drawing on the insights of cultural criticism and sound studies, this extensively researched study analyzes the band's evolution. During the late 1960s and early 70s, a period when rock 'n' roll was increasingly being commodified by the record industry, the Stooges faced initial commercial failures. Their noisy music and unconventional onstage performances perplexed their label, Elektra Records. As Begnal argues, the Stooges embodied a tension between market forces and an innovative, avant-garde artistic vision. They sought to liberate audiences from passivity and stimulate an inherent joy in the rock 'n' roll moment.

This book offers a fresh perspective on the Stooges, appealing to both rock fans and scholars. It particularly resonates with those interested in cultural studies, the long Sixties, musicology, punk studies, and performance studies. By delving into the band's history, music, and cultural impact, The Music and Noise of the Stooges provides a deeper understanding of their significance in the realm of rock music and beyond.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 233 x 156 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367648466