The Velvet Underground in General

Description: Lou Reed, John Cale, Angus MacLise / Maureen Tucker, Sterling Morrison, Nico.

Newest Review: ... Beatles" and all the other bands from the 1960's. In fact only "The Beach Boys" can threaten them in my ... more

... view. There was tonnes of cool bands from the 1960's, you had "The Doors", "The Byrds", "The Rolling Stones" and of course "The Beatles". But for me "The Velvets" have got that little something extra. I am going to buy all the albums that they did (there are only four). When I hear the songs, no matter how many times, they always feel fresh and exciting. The feedback on "Heroin" is just amazing and the beautiful "I'll be your mirror&q...more

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The Velvet Underground in General: When The Smack Begins To Flow (1511 words)
by - written on 19/06/02 (Very useful, 44 readings)
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" The Velvet Underground" were one of the most important bands in music history. Not only did they invent avant-garde rock music but also were clever enough not to last very long. "The Velvets" lasted from 1966-1970. In that short time they wrote many classic songs and their influence remains to this very day. I was only introduced to this band recently. In March of this year I went to watch a film at the Cornerhouse in Manchester, the film was "The Royal Tenenbaums" and on the soundtrack were two songs that I could not get out of my head. The first one was by Nico called "These Days" and the other was ... Read the complete review

Silver Factory Soundtracks (792 words)
by - written on 26/01/02 (Very useful, 27 readings)
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The wrist scarred amphetamine rush fills your eager veins and spikes into your brain, raising you to a new plateau of brilliant realisation. At long last you can see through the smog dark cloud cover to the equally filthy real life mirror world in all its crumpled soiled glory. ...or imagine... ...imagine an electroshock volting up you, spasming through your frail limbs for the first time. Jolting your virgin shell into a new persona, a more vibrant self, seeing a new landscape of dangerous colours. ...imagine... sex and death, life and fear, hate and pity, rage and loathing... then imagine gentleness and concern. Peace and beauty, all ... Read the complete review

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