Oakland's Vinyl Vault - The Velvet Underground

Hello children! Sorry I've been away so long, but I've been surprisingly busy for an unemployed person. Anyway, let's get back into it. This week we've got a good one, so I hope it was worth the wait: it's the eponymous album from the Velvet Underground.



Release Date: March, 1969
Singles: What Goes On

This album was the first Velvet Underground album without founding member John Cale, leaving front man Lou Reed pretty much in complete control of the band. The result was a much softer, folk-inspired sound than the previous albums.

I really like this album. It's a great album to relax to. The songs are simple, yet beautiful. Simple, that is, until you get to "The Murder Mystery," where it gets a little weird. Sterling Morrison and Lou Reed talk simultaneously so it's hard to understand what either is saying, and even reading the lyrics it's hard to figure out what any of it means. That said, it's a strangely enchanting song.

Rating: 12 thumbs up - Lou Reed was on top of his game for this album. A classic from one of the most influential bands in the 60s.

And now here's "I'm Set Free." Enjoy!



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