C 1972 rca records a division of sony music entertainment. A useful indicator of lou reeds raw talent is a quick. Studio album 20 compilation 1 live 5 between thought and expression. Lou reed transformer 1998, disctronics s, cd discogs. Download lou reed mp3 songs and albums music downloads. The velvet underground was not a commercial success during its existence, but became regarded as one of the most influential bands. Musically, reed s work didnt have too much in common with the sonic bombast of the glam scene, but at least it was a place where his eccentricities could find a comfortable home, and on transformer bowie and his righthand man, mick ronson, crafted a new sound for reed that was better fitting and more commercially astute than the ambivalent. Find lou reed discography, albums and singles on allmusic. However, there are still a few songs that date from his vu days. Final weapon was originally released in 2010 as a short film. Transformer is the second solo studio album by american recording artist lou reed. Stephan berwick, friend and tai chi brother of lou, has launched a kickstarter campaign to fund a featurelength version of final weapon final weapon was originally released in 2010 as a short film.
Unlike its predecessor lou reed, eight songs of which were leftovers from his velvet underground days, this album contains mainly new material. For the welsh rugby player, see lou reed rugby player. Lou reed transformer 1972, matte sleeve, vinyl discogs. Yes i am mother natures son ooh ooh and im the only one i do what i want and i want what i see ooh ooh huh, could only happen to me im so free im so free oh.
From 1972s transformer onward, lou reed spent most of the 70s playing the druggy decadence card for all it was worth, with increasingly mixed results. Cover art included, liner notes not included david bowie has never been shy about acknowledging his influences, and since the boho decadence and sexual ambiguity of the velvet underground s music had a major impact on bowie s work, it was only fitting that as ziggy stardust mania was reaching its peak, bowie would offer lou reed some much. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Mar 11, 2003 being lou reed in 1972 was a raw deal. Transformer bruce kulick album, 2003 transformer, a song by gnarls barkley from st. But on 1976s coney island baby, reed s songwriting began to move into warmer, more compassionate. It stars master ren guang yi, lous longtime tai chi teacher, and. Transformer lou reed to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. The rest of the album is filled out with tunes that fit into an excellent snapshot of 70s era nyc, with all its quirks and eccentricities. David bowie has never been shy about acknowledging his. Lou reeds transformer i f these pages are anything to go by, 16 is an age when people are particularly susceptible to powerful musical experiences. Released in 1972, transformer is lou reeds second studio album. Dd discografia lou reed 320 kbps mega libertad del alma.
Oct 27, 2017 lou reed transformer 1972 claudestar1. Lou reeds transformer i f these pages are anything to go by, 16 is an age when people are particularly susceptible to. May 19, 2017 transformer is the second solo studio album by american recording artist lou reed. With production duties handled by guitarist mick ronson and david bowie, transformer is reed and his brand of new york underground rock at its best. Lou reedtransformerflac 96khz24bit downloadacoustic. He was the rhythmlead guitarist, singer and principal songwriter for the rock band the velvet. Produced by david bowie and mick ronson, the album was released in november 1972, on the label rca. What happened when lou reed ditched new york for london. Reeds sexual ambiguity and daring led to much of the success of transformer as well as the providing a direction for the next few years into his solo career. Lou reed new york telephone conversation by isaac8399. Lou reedtransformerflac 96khz24bit downloadacoustic sounds. Released in the early 70s, lou reed had just left his former band, the velvet underground. New york telephone conversation lou reed im so free. Lewis allan reed march 2, 1942 october 27, 20 was an american musician, singer, songwriter and poet.
Lou reed transformer 19722015 official digital download. Music video by lou reed performing walk on the wild side audio. Lou reeds 1972 lp transformer was his second solo studio album and the first to contain any new material away from the velvet underground. Transformer, lou reeds most enduringly popular album, is described with varying labels. A firmer grasp of rocks earthier qualities ensured a more consistent career path than bowies, particularly in his. It was produced by david bowie and mick ronson and was ranked number 194 on rolling stone magazines list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Lou reed ditched new york for london, hooked up with bowie and created the aptly named transformer, the defining record of his career. The album is considered an influential landmark of the glam rock genre, anchored by reeds most successful single, walk on the wild side, which touched on thencontroversial topics of sexual orientation, gender identity, prostitution, and drug use. He was the rhythmlead guitarist, singer and principal songwriter for the rock band the velvet underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades. About transformer the 2nd album by new york rock and roll warhol influenced artist lou reed. Transformer gene, a family of genes that regulate sex determination in some insects. Download lou reed transformer 1972 1982, nonremastered. But on 1976s coney island baby, reeds songwriting began to move into warmer, more compassionate.
Transformer is lou reeds breakthrough second solo album, released in december 1972. The album is considered an influential landmark of the glam rock genre, anchored by reed s most successful single, walk on the wild side, which touched on thencontroversial topics of sexual orientation, gender identity, prostitution, and drug use. Stephan berwick, friend and tai chi brother of lou, has launched a kickstarter campaign to fund a featurelength version of final weapon. Cd album, reissue, remastered disctronics s country. Nov 26, 20 music video by lou reed performing walk on the wild side audio. Lou reed lou reeds berlin 2007 bluray 1080p avc dtshd ma 5. Any lou reed is better than no lou reed so im glad. He was able to capitalize on the glamrock movement that had edged into popularity at the time, especially with the help of one of the herald who brought the style to the mainstream. Satellite, perfect day, and walk on the wild side are all top notch lou reed, at his most accesible. Aug 14, 2015 released in 1972, transformer is lou reeds second studio album.
Produced by david bowie and arranged by mick ronson, the album. David bowies show biz pansexuality has been more than a minor catalyst in lou reeds emergence from the closet here. Everybody knows walk on the wild side, but erotic anthems like andys chest and the surprisingly gentle a perfect day now have classic status too. Lou reeds transformer was shocking when it appeared in the seventies. Any lou reed is better than no lou reed so im glad to add this record to my collection. Lou reed s transformer was shocking when it appeared in the seventies. Reed s sexual ambiguity and daring led to much of the success of transformer as well as the providing a direction for the next few years into his solo career. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Listen free to lou reed transformer vicious, andys chest and more. The career of lou reed defied capsule summarization.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Lou reed transformer full album and bonus tracks youtube. Musically, reeds work didnt have too much in common with the sonic bombast of the glam scene, but at least it was a place where his eccentricities could find a comfortable home, and on transformer bowie and his righthand man, mick ronson, crafted a new sound for reed that was better fitting and more commercially astute than the ambivalent. Lou reed lou reed s berlin 2007 bluray 1080p avc dtshd ma 5. Here is a great tribute to one of lous favorite singers of all time, jimmy scott, written by lous good friend scott richman. Produced by david bowie and mick ronson, the album.
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