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Night of Destruction

The Stooges · 1991

106 min · 21 tracks · punk rock

Raw, unfiltered energy collides with chaotic instrumentation and Iggy Pop's visceral vocals, embodying the spirit of punk rock's early days.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Got a Right Start here — This track encapsulates the band's rebellious ethos, featuring an aggressive riff and Iggy's signature impassioned delivery that sets the tone for the album.
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    Gimme Danger — A hauntingly atmospheric piece, this song showcases The Stooges' ability to blend vulnerability with defiance, highlighting their range beyond pure punk chaos.
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    Search and Destroy — Renowned for its explosive energy and poignant lyrics about destruction and renewal, this track stands as one of The Stooges' most enduring anthems.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic energy for late-night
  • long centerpieces for deep focus
  • wave-like pacing for dynamic shifts
  • raw power in rebellious moments

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer short, catchy tracks
  • seek polished, refined sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Marked The Stooges' return and relevance during the early '90s punk revival.
Career context
Released in 1991, Night of Destruction marked The Stooges' return after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album, 1973's Raw Power. This album came during a time when the band's legacy was being reassessed, and they were gaining recognition as pioneers of punk rock. Their reunion brought together original band members, solidifying their influence on a new generation of musicians.
Stylistic neighbors
MC5· The Velvet Underground· New York Dolls

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 I Got a Right Start here 2:36
  • 2 Johanna 3:07
  • 3 Gimme Some Skin 2:42
  • 4 I Got Nothin’ 3:23

Disc 2

  • 1 Raw Power 4:19
  • 2 Head On 4:52
  • 3 Purple Haze 3:11
  • 4 I'm Waiting for My Man 2:01
  • 5 Radio Ad 1:03

Disc 3

  • 1 Gimme Danger 7:52
  • 2 Open Up and Bleed 4:00
  • 3 Heavy Liquid / I Got Nothing 6:32
  • 4 Dynamite Boogie 4:49

Disc 4

  • 1 Open Up and Bleed 12:33
  • 2 She Creatures of Hollywood Hills 10:54

Disc 5

  • 1 What You Gonna Do 4:57
  • 2 Gimme Danger 6:42
  • 3 Ron Asheton Speaking 9:22

Disc 6

  • 1 I Got Nothing 4:15
  • 2 Search and Destroy 3:43
  • 3 Cock in My Pocket 3:25

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