10 Best Hard Rock Albums Of The 1960's

Rock fans had to face a harsh reality once they entered 1969. With the Beatles on the rocks and the Rolling Stones growing more and more dangerous, the innocent fun of the start of the decade seemed to be coming to a close. After these four punks from Detroit came out with their debut, rock would never be the same.

Born and bred from heavier rock, the Stooges came together to create one of the most primal debut records of all time. While the music itself may seem a bit basic compared to other groups at the time, the attitude and raw energy exuded by these guys made every track feel like the most caustic assault you've ever experienced wearing headphones. Tracks like "I Wanna Be Your Dog" signaled punk with its fury, while tracks like the droning "We Will Fall" broke down the Summer of Love in one fell swoop.

This record also announced the arrival of Iggy Pop, one of rock's greatest wild entertainers. Across this record, Pop sells the teenage vision of apathy, adrenaline, and lust in one demented package. It may have been a dark time for rock music, but the Stooges showed how to embrace the darkness and pushed the entire genre forward.