“Death Trip” is not as frenetic as the final version but is a tightly coiled ball of venom nevertheless, with a lyrical variation. “I Got A Right” has a divergent but still savage lead guitar break to the final take, and “Search & Destroy” features fewer Williamson overdubs and a fade out.
The gatefold package is nicely illustrated and the CBS labels are a sweet touch. It’s another reminder that while most of the boys aren’t with us, we’re still living through a Golden Age of Stooges releases and we should all be grateful.