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In a retropective review, AllMusic's Mark Demming wrote, "The 1969 recordings on VU rank with some of the most accessible but potent rock & roll the Velvet Underground ever recorded; [...] 'I Can't Stand It,' 'Foggy Notion,' and 'One of These Days' are memorable, punchy rock tunes," and claimed that the music in this album "is a reminder that ...
In a review of the album's 1985 reissue, Rolling Stone ' s David Fricke remarked that both The Velvet Underground and its predecessor lack the diverse range of the band's 1967 debut album and the precise accessibility of Loaded (1970). However, he felt that the album is still edifying as a tender, subtly broad song cycle whose stark production ...
At Warhol's insistence, Nico sang with the band on three songs of their debut album, The Velvet Underground & Nico. The album was recorded primarily in Scepter Studios in New York City during April 1966, but for reasons unclear, some songs were rerecorded at TTG Studios in Los Angeles, along with the new song "Sunday Morning", later in the year ...
The discography of the American rock band The Velvet Underground consists of five studio albums, six live albums, 14 compilation albums, six box sets and eleven singles.. The first line-up was formed in New York City consisting of Lou Reed on vocals and guitar, John Cale on several instruments (viola, keyboards and bass), Sterling Morrison on guitar and bass and Angus MacLise on percussion ...
Nico was forced out of the group, and began a career as a solo artist. Her debut solo album, Chelsea Girl, was released in October 1967, featuring some songs written by Velvet Underground members. [91] Tom Wilson continued working with the Velvet Underground, producing their 1968 album White Light/White Heat [92] and Nico's Chelsea Girl. [93]
January 3, 1966 (The Velvet Underground & Nico, 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe edition) Was planned for release on the deluxe 2-disc CD edition of The Velvet Underground & Nico but was pulled at the last minute. [3] [4] Eventually released on the 45th Anniversary edition. "The Murder Mystery" Studio recordings: The Velvet Underground
The song was written by the Velvets' leader Lou Reed, who continued to incorporate the song into his own live performances years later as a solo artist. [3] The song recounts the advent of rock & roll, telling the story of a girl named Jenny whose "life was saved by rock and roll." In the liner notes to the Velvet Underground's box set Peel ...
A detailed review by Gene Youngblood in the underground newspaper Los Angeles Free Press praised the album, declaring it unique and ahead of its time like the band's debut. [13] Lenny Kaye of New Times said the cover artwork could be juxtaposed with that of The Velvet Underground & Nico. [35]