Really creative … Really creative people aren’t concerned about being ‘ahead’ of their time. They always create
something that’s absolutely timeless.
Lou has. Many times.
Like it or not, … Like it or not, this album is important. If nothing else it is the ultimate example of an artist telling his label to go screw themselves. Reed was sick and tired of RCA demanding that he record another Transformer. Granted, I personally think that most of Reed’s solo material leaves much to be desired (I’ll take Cale over Reed anyday), but this took guts and balls that very few musicians have.
lester bangs…… … lester bangs……rest in peace! lester sure was into just about anything that shot into left or right field…did anybody see “almost famous”? “give me iggy and the stooges!!!!!” thanx to lester for turning me on to some pretty cool stuff!
@NyeTunes I know , … @NyeTunes I know , I just think its hilarious that all these people think its “beautiful” or has a “secret meaning”, not to sound like a dick but it is guitar feedback that sounds horrific … there is no meaning , the man was just on drugs and apologised for this rubbish , its just lucky everything else he did was so good otherwise alotta people would of boycotted his music for tricking them into buying this
I love lou reed and … I love lou reed and the VU , but he even said himself whoever is dumb enough to listen is dumber than he was to put it out , there is no meaning , the man was just on drugs admittedly , sorry to burst your bubbles but there is no meaning , its guitar feedback and noise made by a man who was seriously intoxicated
When he released … When he released this he was at the top of his game – had multi-selling singles and albums and was a pop sensation.
This was his response – and it predated by 20 years the ‘noise scene’ that we now see as being this.
If you do not appreciate this on YouTube then buy the CD and drive around at night listening to it. After a while it/you will click and you will understand – not understand the noise, but understand something more important
You might need to turn down the volume!
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Makes your head …
Makes your head want to explode
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Really creative …
Really creative people aren’t concerned about being ‘ahead’ of their time. They always create
something that’s absolutely timeless.
Lou has. Many times.
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
this album vs lady …
this album vs lady gaga albums
What a duel ladies ans gentlemens xDDD
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
This actually …
This actually sounds pretty cool. Good sounds to trip out to
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Like it or not, …
Like it or not, this album is important. If nothing else it is the ultimate example of an artist telling his label to go screw themselves. Reed was sick and tired of RCA demanding that he record another Transformer. Granted, I personally think that most of Reed’s solo material leaves much to be desired (I’ll take Cale over Reed anyday), but this took guts and balls that very few musicians have.
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
there is no arguing …
there is no arguing that is terrible
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
WOW this is more …
WOW this is more than amazing.. really its awesome !!!
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
I’d like to see him …
I’d like to see him try to play this live.
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
just thinking if it …
just thinking if it`s worth getting a ticket for Lou`s MMM tour…. guess I`ll need a load of aspirin if I`m going…
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
lester bangs…… …
lester bangs……rest in peace! lester sure was into just about anything that shot into left or right field…did anybody see “almost famous”? “give me iggy and the stooges!!!!!” thanx to lester for turning me on to some pretty cool stuff!
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Listen to “Symphony …
Listen to “Symphony for Dot Matrix Printer” and tell me that Metal Machine Music sounds bad.
Then again, listen to hardly anything else and tell me Metal Machine Music sounds good =)
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
@NyeTunes I know , …
@NyeTunes I know , I just think its hilarious that all these people think its “beautiful” or has a “secret meaning”, not to sound like a dick but it is guitar feedback that sounds horrific … there is no meaning , the man was just on drugs and apologised for this rubbish , its just lucky everything else he did was so good otherwise alotta people would of boycotted his music for tricking them into buying this
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Almost sounds like …
Almost sounds like an outtake from “Ummagumma”, doesn’t it?
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Yeah, me too… I …
Yeah, me too… I thought it was just two hours of “squeeeeeeeeEEEEE” feedback, but this is strangely musical.
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
It’s true… I mean …
It’s true… I mean, Lou even said himself he did it ’cause he was high.
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
I can`t …
I can`t understand.but I know it is cool.
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
APESTA¡¡¡¡
APESTA¡¡¡¡
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
album is magical.
album is magical.
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
In the future, this …
In the future, this is what all music will sound like.
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
this is oddly …
this is oddly entertaing
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
I’m not as dumb as …
I’m not as dumb as Lou Reed: I stopped after the first side!
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
tune. Dancefloor …
tune. Dancefloor goes mental when I stick this on
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
I love lou reed and …
I love lou reed and the VU , but he even said himself whoever is dumb enough to listen is dumber than he was to put it out , there is no meaning , the man was just on drugs admittedly , sorry to burst your bubbles but there is no meaning , its guitar feedback and noise made by a man who was seriously intoxicated
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
When he released …
When he released this he was at the top of his game – had multi-selling singles and albums and was a pop sensation.
This was his response – and it predated by 20 years the ‘noise scene’ that we now see as being this.
If you do not appreciate this on YouTube then buy the CD and drive around at night listening to it. After a while it/you will click and you will understand – not understand the noise, but understand something more important
March 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
this was probably …
this was probably pretty innovative back in the day but now some kid could make something like this just around on audacity