Wow ! Twelve albums on the history of Lou Reed this morning from the staggering Butterboy!
starting with a nice double album New York City man selected it seems by Lou himself of his own greatest ‘hits’ (sic!) and that was preceded by a 10 album selection of quite staggering detail of The Sire Years albums (10) and whilst Lou’s own output bears some enquiry and detailed study that it should have included some things and leave out others is a given as it only concentrates on the Sire label output and if your favourite track is missing or shortened (The Rock ’n’ Roll Animal Sweet Jane is curtailed here and no sign of Metal Machine Music (ha ha ha ED - wot? I like it!) or The Hudson River mediations (!?!) this is well worth downloading and listening to . . . . . . . .
Lou Reed - NYC Man, The Ultimate Lou Reed Collection CD1+CD2 [2003]
CD 1
01 Lou Reed - Who Am I? (Tripitena's Song) [#] 5:3302 Lou Reed - Sweet Jane 3:0103 Lou Reed - Rock & Roll 4:4004 Lou Reed - I'm Waiting for the Man 4:3605 Lou Reed - White Light/White Heat 5:0006 Lou Reed - Street Hassle 11:0007 Lou Reed - Berlin 3:2308 Lou Reed - Caroline Says II 4:1209 Lou Reed - The Kids 7:4910 Lou Reed - Walk on the Wild Side 4:1111 Lou Reed - Kill Your Sons [Live] 4:0812 Lou Reed - Vicious 2:5713 Lou Reed - The Blue Mask 5:0214 Lou Reed - I'll Be Your Mirror [Live] 2:4615 Lou Reed - Magic and Loss - The Summation 6:3516 Lou Reed - Ecstacy 4:27CD201 Lou Reed - I Wanna Be Black 6:2902 Lou Reed - Temporary Thing 5:1403 Lou Reed - Shooting Star 3:1204 Lou Reed - Legendary Hearts 3:0505 Lou Reed - Heroin [Live] 8:2206 Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby 6:3607 Lou Reed - The Last Shot 3:2008 Lou Reed - The Bells 9:2009 Lou Reed - Perfect Day 3:4310 Lou Reed - Sally Can't Dance 2:5511 Lou Reed - Satellite of Love 3:3712 Lou Reed - NYC Man 4:5513 Lou Reed - Dirty Blvd. 3:3014 Lou Reed - Rock Minuet 6:5615 Lou Reed; Velvet Underground - Pale Blue Eyes 5:38
"Considering how far across the spectrum Lou has gone over a 40-year period, the songs manage to interweave nicely, and is not a conventional "greatest hit" by any stretch to be called "Ultimate" or "Essential". But it's typical of Reed to confuse, confound, frustrate, and upset critics and fans... He wrote these songs and sequenced them in order to a way that he was satisfied with listening to as an album in its own right versus a chronological "hits" package, pulled the master's and gave a short commentary of each song in the booklet (including revealing that the epic "Street Hassle" cut features an uncredited Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith on part of the song). He chose to go with the edited "Sweet Jane" versus the found extended version or the 70s radio classic from "Rock and Roll Animal". The VU songs at times go with the original recordings, and others (I'll Be Your Mirror, White Light White Heat and Heroin) go with his solo versions in concert. In the notes he felt a lot of the songs took years to catch on, and gave "Perfect Day" as an example, even though he prefers "Hangin' Around" as a favorite. He includes cuts from "Live in Italy" and "Take No Prisoners", although leaves hits like "I Love You Suzanne" off. "
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician and songwriter. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band The Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades. Although not commercially successful during its existence, the Velvet Underground came to be regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of underground and alternative rock music. Reed's distinctive deadpan voice, poetic and transgressive lyrics, and experimental guitar playing were trademarks throughout his long career.
The Lou Reed - The Sire Years,Complete Albums Box is a specially priced ten-disc box set that includes the full collection of eight albums that Lou Reed recorded during his tenure with Sire Records. These albums span various periods of Reed’s career and showcase his distinctive musical style and lyrical prowess.
This box set provides a comprehensive journey through Lou Reed’s creative evolution, from his early solo work to his later experimental endeavors. It’s a must-have for fans and a testament to Reed’s enduring impact on rock music.
Let’s embark on a musical journey through a captivating ten-disc box set that encapsulates the artistic evolution of a legendary musician. Within this treasure trove, you’ll find a kaleidoscope of sounds, each album a chapter in the life of an enigmatic artist.
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