MORE UNCLE LOU! | NEW YORK CITY MAN | THE SIRE YEARS | LOU REED 12 ALBUMS! | Butterboy

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]

Track lists

CD 1

01 Lou Reed - Who Am I? (Tripitena's Song) [#] 5:33

02 Lou Reed - Sweet Jane 3:01

03 Lou Reed - Rock & Roll 4:40

04 Lou Reed - I'm Waiting for the Man 4:36

05 Lou Reed - White Light/White Heat 5:00

06 Lou Reed - Street Hassle 11:00

07 Lou Reed - Berlin 3:23

08 Lou Reed - Caroline Says II 4:12

09 Lou Reed - The Kids 7:49

10 Lou Reed - Walk on the Wild Side 4:11

11 Lou Reed - Kill Your Sons [Live] 4:08

12 Lou Reed - Vicious 2:57

13 Lou Reed - The Blue Mask 5:02

14 Lou Reed - I'll Be Your Mirror [Live] 2:46

15 Lou Reed - Magic and Loss - The Summation 6:35

16 Lou Reed - Ecstacy 4:27

CD2

01 Lou Reed - I Wanna Be Black 6:29

02 Lou Reed - Temporary Thing 5:14

03 Lou Reed - Shooting Star 3:12

04 Lou Reed - Legendary Hearts 3:05

05 Lou Reed - Heroin [Live] 8:22

06 Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby 6:36

07 Lou Reed - The Last Shot 3:20

08 Lou Reed - The Bells 9:20

09 Lou Reed - Perfect Day 3:43

10 Lou Reed - Sally Can't Dance 2:55

11 Lou Reed - Satellite of Love 3:37

12 Lou Reed - NYC Man 4:55

13 Lou Reed - Dirty Blvd. 3:30

14 Lou Reed - Rock Minuet 6:56

15 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. "

Lou Reed - New York

Lou Reed - Songs For Drella (with John Cale)

Lou Reed - Magic & Loss

Lou Reed - Set The Twilight Reeling

Lou Reed - Perfect Night Live in London

Lou Reed - Ecstacy

Lou Reed - Animal Serenade (double)

Lou Reed - The Raven (double)

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.

As Butterboy says : Immerse yourself in this box set. Listening back to Reed's Sire Years is a trip through Reed's later career, and his consistency as a recording artist makes for a remarkable aural expedition. Let the music be your compass, guiding you through Lou Reed’s labyrinthine soul. Each track whispers secrets, invites reflection, and leaves an indelible mark. (B)

NOTE: the interwebbie mcthingie says this is still available having been published back in 2003 and is available as a compilation available for £2! it ain’t and is now long out of print . . . if you know otherwise please get in touch and I will remove it! This hold good for the Sire Years too and is long out of print so fair game in my book and taking money from no-one, if you know otherwise (again?!) please get in touch and I will take action. Please do not threaten with Sheriffs it demeans us both and is rude and unnecessary these are both recordings of indeterminate origin and long unavailable through ANY commercial sources. 

Thanks