Extended Play

Extended Play is a 2005 compilation EP that gathers essential tracks from The Stooges' transitional period between 1971 and 1973. While released decades after the fact, the material captures the band at their most ferocious, specifically highlighting the 'I Got a Right' sessions. This era saw the addition of guitarist James Williamson, whose aggressive, high-gain style pushed the band away from the psychedelic blues of their debut toward the lean, mean proto-punk sound that would eventually culminate in Raw Power. The EP is notable for including multiple versions of 'I Got a Right,' a song that served as a manifesto for the burgeoning punk movement. Critical reception of these tracks has historically emphasized their 'primitive' brilliance and their role as a foundational text for 1970s New York and London punk scenes. It stands as a vital bridge in the Stooges' discography, representing their peak as a high-energy live unit.