Transformer

Liked the sound.

Eccentric glam pop/rock album that very clearly shows Bowie's production influence. Solid A side, significantly weaker B side. Decent listening overall. Top tracks: Andy's Chest, Perfect Day, Walk On the Wild Side

Transformer Lou Reed - Now, I love lou Reed, and this is an album where the highs are so so high, but some of the tracks i think fall a little bit short. - I love dry wit in writing and this is apparent in a lot of the songs - Lou Reed ur cool and don’t let anyone tell u otherwise - I would rate it 4 because of what it means to me, but genuine rating i think three at the moment Favourite: Always and forever Perfect Day. couldn’t listen to it today otherwise i’ll cry. Lots of memories to that song oml

I feel like this album some good songs and some filler ones. If it had a few more songs I really enjoyed, I’m sure I’d be a 4.

6 out of 10? Not sure it was my mood for the day

My enjoyment of this album shifted a lot during my listen with some very high highs and very meh lows. Reed's voice leans monotone in quite a few tracks, which made them a bit boring, but that's not always the case. Sometimes, in songs like Wagon Wheel, it's far more exciting and dynamic. Plus, the most well-known song on the album, Walk On the Wild Side, is one of the worst offenders of the monotone sound and manages to not be all that bad because of the lyrics and guitar. I wouldn't describe this as my favorite kind of album to listen to, but I did feel it was properly balanced and was moderately enjoyable.

walk on the wild side is super cool, but the rest is kinda meh

Loved it

3.5

Pop hits from a kind of weird guy. Listening to Berlin through this list earlier on gave me new appreciation for Lou Reed. He definitely feels like a unique and avant gard poet artist to me now. This now feels so fresh and poppy in comparison. There are some absolute classics. It's all very listenable. It's not that it lacks depth at all, but I think I enjoyed my foray into weird lou a little bit more

Because Lou Reed’s unique vocals, this kind of feels like The Velvet Underground without most of the weirdness of The Velvet Underground, which was the whole point. Some songs were pretty enjoyable, but I can’t say I have a lot of feelings about this album as a whole. Pretty good but nothing groundbreaking. 7/10

Iconic album, transformer feels like an album where directly inspired blues rock transitions into something more contemporary

Sisältää Lou Reedin tunnetuimmat biisit. Varhaista glam rokkia, en osaa paremminkaan kuvata tätä vaikka glam ei oo eka sana mikä mieleen tulee. Parhaat: Walk On The Wild Side, Perfect Day, Vicious

All goes a bit teddy bears picnic for my liking

I've heard many Lou Reed songs, but have never taken on an album from front to back. Honestly was a bit repetitive.

Surprisingly musical theatre-y? Like Chicago. But indie? And rocky? Lil jig to the beat. Liked it. Probably a grower

Very relaxing. Very rocky. I enjoyed some of the songs, it reminded me of how simple songwriting and producing used to be back in those days. It felt raw and real, not superficial or commercial, which I really appreciated. The type of album that definitely didn’t need music videos but rather, a focused ear. I enjoyed it as a first album to discover.

100 ALBUMS DOWN A BAJILLION TO GOOOOOO. Queer American who loves watching television. Just @ me next time.

It's a good album, one can hear Bowie's work as a producer.

Spoken word but not bad? Idk

It was okay, very mellow but not my kind of music.

I can see why I only know the singles. I think Bowie and Ronson were trying to make Lou Reed British.

Fun album, definitely showing its age though. Back in 1972 there were only 2 guitar tones

Parts of this I really enjoyed, especially the first half. But towards the end I was just a bit confused, especially with New York Telephone Conversation- what was going on there?

Tossing up between 3 and 4. I really like Walk on the Wild Side, and I really like Lou Reed's voice, but I felt like a lot of this album could basically be some Velvet Underground b-sides.

Very Lou Reed-y, very Velvet Underground adjacent, but a bit more New York-y, somehow.

I've never liked Lou Reed, this album is no exception. I made an exception for the one he did with MetallicA as I'm a huge 'tallicA fan. There are a few tracks on this one I'm familiar with, but I don't much like those either. Skipped a few tracks. I can't deny his legendary status, whether I understand it or not, so it gets a 3.

Not really my thing, but I get it.

An artist my dad listens to so I have heard some songs that way. He has a nice voice but the music isn't really my taste. That being said some individual songs on this album are great and I already have them on playlists before this.

Some great samples came from this record, none of which are necessarily Lou Reed’s voice. I don’t hate it but I don’t know how much I’ll come back to it.

Transformer is an album i have some very odd opinions on. On the surface, it is one that is pretty solid as the guitars are snappy, the vocals work well with the songs, the trumpets and saxophones are cool and the album is pretty well produced. However, there are some odd little things that i don't really like here. The lyrics are not something i really enjoy, especially in Andy's Chest and the album overall just has this really sleazy vibe which i just don't like. I'm not sure the main thing that is giving the album this but it's still there and i'm still not a fan of that. I still think its a solid album but i feel like i wanna like this album a bit more than i do. Best Song: I'm So Free Worst Song: Andy's Chest

Not really for me, got a little bored while listening. Liked it much more after another listen, explored some topics lyrically that were abead of its time

It was alright 3/5

Wait, “Perfect Day” was Lou Reed? Plot twist.

Turns out I’m familiar with more Lou Reed songs, that I didn’t realize were Lou Reed, than I was aware of… could have done without the new familiarization with most of the others.

I'm in the 3 camp, it was decent, just not on my playlist

Pretty great - I could listen to his voice for a long while

Soa exatamente como um álbum produzido pelo Bowie. É bom e tem ápices altíssimos, mas eu continuo não sendo um grande fã dessa coisa meio glam.

Not what I was expecting but pretty good

Classic Lou - not much to argue with.

Good wee calming album. Lowkey and understated without becoming forgettable

comptines pour enfants qui mettent des carrés dans des ronds

confuse, perfect day un 5, goodnight ladies, qu'est ce que j'ecoute

Some absolute classics on this one, but some that aren't. For me, Lou Reed's voice only works for some songs, and several of these are ones that just don't work for me. Tops: "Walk On the Wild Side", "Perfect Day", "Vicious"

Right now I am enjoying the early 70s glam era. Lou Reed is not one of my favorites from this glittery time, but this album has its fun moments, and you can definitely hear the Bowie influence on a few tracks.

It's OK. Couple good songs, otherwise background noise.

New York Telephone Conversation - raar lied

interesting album, a couple of songs I recognized

Low energy vocalist

Meh.

Instrumentals, lyrics, and flow are good. Vocals lack, but doesn’t kill the whole experience.

Cozy album to wind down. Nothing particularly exciting, but now I know what “glam rock” is.

Quite uneven. Although that's not necessarily Lou's fault. Some bits suffer because of overexposure. I don't think I ever need to hear Perfect Day or Walk On The Wild Side ever again. Other bits suffer because of fairly typical Seventies silliness. The last three songs are quite terrible (not really a fan of Make Up either to be honest. I don't think Lou Reed and a parping tuba is a winning combination). And then you're left with about half an album. Half a pretty good glamrock album - and Vicious is a terrific opener - but still just half an album.

His best songs are great but there always a few that don't do it for me

Kinda like a bad Pavement record, vibed with some songs and hated others

No standouts, a few big names, 3

Started off kinda emo. There was one song that sounded like a children's song. Overall didn't hate it.

classic. kinda more of a "beat poetry over funky bowie tunes" album than anything else, which it turns out isnt all hits. Perfect Day still whips, favorite song is probably Andy's Chest, or just the outro to Satellite of Love

Rating: 6/10 We get our first rock classic in our project and it’s one I haven’t personally listened to in full. Of course we probably all know at least of the big ones, Walk on the Wild Side, Perfect Day, Satellite of Love, Vicious. But it’s also inconsistent to me outside of the great highlight tracks. Adding this to my library though

Cool vibes. 5 bamboo reeds out of 10 lizard wizards

important but i dont enjoy it that much

Her e d jo masse bangers! IIITS SUCHH A PERFECT DAAAY AND I WANT TO SPEND IT WITH YOUUUU!! og walk on the wild side e jo sampla i can i kick it, som eg har hørt masse på:) Beste sang: Perfect Day

There's a few pockets of great music in here but they are few and far between. I like Velvet Underground but this was not really for me. 3 stars for that bass in Walk On The Wild Side, the last minute of Perfect Day and the guitar toan on I'm So Free

Generally happy to listen to Lou Reed. Fairly typical of what I understand to be the Lou Reed sound.

I don't like Bowie and so I didn't like this

Tuntuu et nää biisit jää jotenki kesken. Rakentuu ja rakentuu mutta ei kuitenkaan kasva ja jää tylsäksi. Oisin ehkä voinut tykätä tästä mut oli vaan jotenki laimea, vaikka hyviäkin biisejä oli.

Some classics on here.

Nah. I like Lou’s Velvets era work but I don’t see the appeal really here. Given how well regarded this record is I was kinda surprised. There’s moments that the Bowie/Ronson rockers kinda pop but there’s also a bunch of skips. My impression this album is greatly overrated.

2 or so good songs on here

Love perfect day and wild side but kind of lost me on the rest. 3.5

Really enjoy "perfect day".

Had listened to this in the 500 Rolling Stone list. Was surprised it is all in my Liked list on Spotify. Some questionable lyrics in places, when viewed through a modern lens, but enjoyable.

3/5. Perfect day is iconic, the rest is pretty okay

I know that he was very influential and brought a whole new perspective to rock and roll, but I was never much impressed by his music.

Perfect Day

*Vicious: not bad, it's a cool vibe. like David Bowie x Viagra Boys. the lyrics are so straightforward that it kind of makes me laugh e.g. "You're not the kind of person that I'd even want to meet" Andy's Chest: what the hell is this dude talkin about *Perfect Day: I dig this one. it has the earnestness you need for a love ballad like this, his voice sounds great too Hangin' 'Round: it's alright. it definitely is a song. Walk On The Wild Side: this one's okay, I think the lyrics are interesting but it's not really my thing sonically. the casual spoken word thing is always a tough sell for me. also the GIRLS OF COLOR go do-do-do-do-do-do, it's 2025 Make Up: kinda gay Satellite of Love: this album is just boring me to death unfortunately. the last minute or so is pretty cool though. Wagon Wheel: watusi. one of the better songs on here I guess New York Telephone Conversation: musical theater moment I'm So Free: it's fine Goodnight Ladies: monsters inc. theme song I feel like there's literally a million albums that sound like this, I just don't understand why this one is especially important or influential. didn't leave that much of an impression on me, although I dig the openly queer lyrics on a couple songs, we love to see a little transgression. it's not bad but it's just not a sound I find particularly enjoyable so there's not really any way around that. __ SCORE: 5/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: Vicious, Perfect Day

Enjoyed

kind a abop

Im sorry but I just don’t like this as much as I probably should. I Like those involved, like the production and glam sound of 72 and it has at least 2 all time classic songs that to be fair get it on this list no problem. But the problem for me is the actual main component Mr Reed. When he’s at the top of his game he is absolutely A1, up there, but his drop off for me is massive, and when he drops a notch that famed wit for me starts sounding snarky and not in a good way, and musically he can get so clunky. I like this just don’t really like. 3.5 Star

It has some very good songs, but it doesn't quite satisfy me completely. "Vicious" and "Walk On the Wild Side" are good. Something's missing for the album as a whole to feel truly wonderful.

He sings out of tune and his guitar playing is basic. Velvet Underground is better.

Aluksi aattelin että karmeeta paskaa, mutta viikon breikin jälkeen kuuntelin jälkimmäisen puoliskon ja tämähän on ihan humoristista ja letkeää meininkiä. Varmaan vaatisi samat päihteet kuin Lou että pääsisi todella sisälle tähän, mutta laitetaan nyt selväpäisenä kuitenkin kolkki!

Jotenkin ei napannut, muttei kehtaa liikaa haukkuakaan

Couple of hits but the album itself didn't do much for me to be honest.

Lou Reed charms but does not transform

I can appreciate what Lou Reed has done for modern pop music, but it's just not my bag.

The start of Glam Rock essentially. Walk on the Wild Side and Satellite of Love are the most recognizable songs in Lou Reed’s catalog and are easily standouts on an average album. Hangin’ Around and Goodnight Ladies were some deeper cut favorites. Recognized the Bowie influence immediately. Was unaware that the album was produced by Bowie and Mick Ronson. Since I am reviewing these albums collectively. I’m giving it a three. Great songs hidden amongst some lesser tracks.

Kinda folky

I didn’t enjoy as much as I feel I should’ve

perfect day ! upbeat - good classic not an everyday listen though

Музыка: 7/10 Разнообразие: 6/10 Тематика и вайб: 7/10 Цепляемость (отдельные песни зашли): 5/10 Реиграбельность (можно ли рандомно врубить на фон): 7/10 Итог: 6.4

Creative lyrics, but I don't get it.

I guess I was expecting too much from this album because this wasn't as good as I thought I was gonna be. I was already familar with the classic songs on here (especially Perfect Day it's a perfect song ffs) but the rest of the album just isn't up to par. The majority of this album was interesting and enthralling but the rest of it was lackadaisical. Like the end track for example it was such a weak finisher (or maybe it was subverting expectations?). For the positives (as to not be so damn negative) Lou's singing stayed consistent throughout the album and the vibes equally as good. The production kept things interesting for the most part so I'm grateful for that. Cozy, melancholy, and eccentric. Overall, pretty good! Top 4: Vicious, Perfect Day (peak), Walk On The Wild Side, and Satellite Of Love Worst: Goodnight Ladies (sleeper) 3.25-3.75/5

aardig

better than the last lou red.

fun when you can tell an album was added to this list for one specific song from it, and woke tom petty here doesn't disappoint. 3/5

Just ok. 2 decent songs and thats it...

It's alright, but I find it all pretty samey. Even the popular tracks don't really stand out that much to me.

Not a fan.

Not what I'd usually listen to or enjoy much, but good album within its genre

Good album . Was surprised how many tracks i knew .

Overrated but well done

6/10… glam rock

Classic

I feel like I am missing something with this album. It seems to be widely loved and appreciated, but I couldn't get to that point myself. I listened to this album three times and felt unsatisfied. I think Lou Reed's voice isn't for me. When I found myself enjoying the gritty guitar or the piano, I was brought out of it by the playful and unserious lyrics and Lou's voice.

You're So Vicious 1001 Albums Generator 112 (09/05/2025) Lou Reed is another one of those classic rock guys that I just never got into. I'm not a big fan of The Velvet Underground, so I guess I just had no reason to check out his solo work. Imagine my shock when I find out that (i) I actually do know one of the songs on this album and (ii) David Bowie produced this album and he played guitar on the song that I knew. Listening to Transformer, the Bowie influence in the sound is obvious. It's got that artsy glam rock sound about it that Bowie was also doing throughout this time. The album opens strong with Vicious, Andy's Chest, and Perfect Day all showcasing different strengths of Transformer. Vicious is almost punk-like, Andy's Chest is poppy and glamy, and Perfect Day is a nice ballad. Of course, Walk on the Wild Side is an absolute classic and has managed to live a second life as the primary sample in A Tribe Caled Quest's Can I Kick It? as well as HAIM's hit Summer Girl. Unfortunately, the second half of Transformer is full of some musical indulgences that do not work very well. The most egregious examples of this are New York Telephone Conversation and the satirical Goodnight Ladies. While I understand what Reed was doing here in leaning into his theatrical tendencies, I think it brings the quality down. There are also a couple of more forgettable songs like Hangin' Round and Make Up that just don't stand up to everything else going on here. Transformer is pretty decent overall - somewhere around a 3.5/5, which I will round down to a 3. Favs: Vicious Walk on the Wild Side Wagon Wheel Least Fav: Goodnight Ladies

favs: - perfect day - satellite of love

Out oof all the velvet underground rejects lou reed is the only one with talent. At that this has one iconic song. The rest are tolerable.

I liked every other song. I dig the proto punk, but wish Lou Reed didn’t sing like he’s in a Doo-Whop band at a sock hop.

Interesting enough for me to not hate it, not good enough for me to like it

Standout Songs: Vicious Perfect Day Satellite of Love Wagon Wheel Not bad, although I think Lou’s voice is very monotonous and sounds nearly the same in every song. Musically it’s really good, lyrically it’s okay (my only critique is he talks about sex quite a bit). Overall a decent album but probably not one I will return to.

Favorite track- perfect day

3.0 - Ok

Hmm... while 'Transformer' is far better than 'The Velvet Underground', it still feels just kinda OK to me. 'Walk on the Wild Side' is obviously a classic, but as it has been for other entries throughout this challenge, a killer single doesn't make the entire album "must hear". That said, I do appreciate Lou's songwriting and the inspiration he's given other artists. It's just that, unfortunately for Lou, I've grown up with Duran Duran's cover of 'Perfect Day' and Eurythmics' cover of 'Satellite of Love', and as is often the case, I prefer the familiarity of the versions that are already etched into my brain - even if they aren't the originals. Side note: 'Vicious' might have been a keeper for me, but I couldn't stop hearing Steppenwolf's 'Magic Carpet Ride' (which, again, is a better song than what Lou's offering here).

It's good, if not overrated like anything related to The Velvet Underground. Thanks for contributing the bassline to "Can I Kick It" by A Tribe Called Quest

I’ve never listened to a Velvet Underground album or a Lou Reed solo release. I definitely found myself tapping my toes from the opening track ‘Vicious’. There were a couple others that caught my attention as well. I hadn’t heard ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ in a while, and that doesn’t really need anything else said about it. I was ready to lump this album in with others who have a talk-sing style - Leonard Cohen in particular, Dylan a little bit, though I suppose in his case it’s just a group of folks who don’t have great singing voices, but Lou Reed and his songs stands apart from them a bit. This album certainly belongs on this list.

I think the songs that are good are classics & there’s a few skippable tracks

One of Lou Reed’s better efforts.

Un álbum agradable de escuchar, con una clara influencia de David Bowie desde la producción del mismo. Con excepción de algunos temas sobresalientes como "Perfect Day", "Walk On The Wild Side" y "Satellite Of Love" no me parece una obra muy relevante. Continúa con la línea de The Velvet Underground, pero con una mejor calidad de producción y grabación.

Perfect Day is a perfect song. The rest is just fine. Seems like a 'time and a place' record.

Chill and fun and Walk on the Wild Side is obviously rock-solid but truly I was more transported by Berlin...

This was a pleasant listen, but nothing that rocked my socks.

Took a walk on the wild side - I enjoyed hearing this album

Can't deny the cultural impact of a few of these songs, but the rest is just a little too smoking-room-in-New-York for my liking. Interesting to dabble in, and surprisingly contemporary social topics, but not something I'd seek out or listen to in my own time.

Definitely an eccentric and weird album; goofy but enjoyable

Great album!

swoop swoop oh baby rock rock

nothing to say about this one

Don't have a strong opinion on it sry Fav song: Make Up

Two absolute classics. Beyond those, nothing else I’d necessarily give a relisten. B-

A classic Old time rock album. The lyrics don’t hit me personally, but I like the track “Perfect Day”

An extremely boring album, the only song I found ok/good was "A perfect day"

Haven’t listened to this in ages. I recall it as being an okay album

Loved listening to this, although didn't love all the songs.

Aprovat

Mixed - 3 great songs (Perfect Day, Walk on the Wild Side and Satellite of Love), and a lot of mediocre songs.

Satellite of Love is awesome. The rest is okay.

As in my previous Lou Reed review, I'm definitely not a fan of his particular brand of talk-singing. That said, this one does have it's songwriting moments and a couple of tracks that sound like they could be superb when covered by a good band with a proper singer.

Vicious, Perfect Day and Walk on the Wild Side are all pretty good. I'm not a huge fan of his low energy deadpan singing style though. I had the weekend to think about this album and it stuck with me more than I expected given how unimpressed I was during the first listen. So maybe it'll keep growing on me, but for now it gets a 3.

Intellectually stimulating, and funky

Some good old tones from the past

Lou Reed's vocal style has inspired so many alternative and indie rock singers it's ridiculous. From Thurston Moore to Steven Malkmus, Beck to Ira Kaplan, Gordon Gano to Julian Casablancas, Tom Verlaine to Alan Vega, Jonathan Richman to Jim Reid, the list goes on... This fact is hilarious though, because he's often got probably the most awkward, unsophisticated, sing-songy-talky vocal phrasing imaginable. But it's unmistakably Lou Reed and somehow he makes it work. The playful rocker "Vicious" is such a solid way to start this album. I wish more of this record followed in this vein, coz a few of the other songs are just silly. It's kind of a tease because the rest of the record doesn't really live up to what we're promised with this track. It does better when it's just rocking and swinging like in "I'm So Free," "Wagon Wheel" etc.; but tracks like "New York Telephone Conversation" feel woefully out of place here. It is better suited for a children's record. Perhaps that is intentional but, mannnnn, is that track a mood killer. For someone who explored such darkly fringe themes in his music, both solo and with The VU, there's a real wholesome sweetness to "Perfect Day". But that sweetness belies a real darkness just underneath the surface here. (The way it's used as a dissonance cue to that effect in that Trainspotting scene also deserves a fucking award).  There are some classic outstanders here, in addition to the aforementioned, we have "Take a Walk on the Wild Side," which although not musically super out there, has lyrics that for the time were subversive as hell. "Hangin' Round" and "Satellite of Love" are also highlights. Overall, however, the album as a whole feels rather uneven. That is, when a song is good here, it's stellar, and when it's not, it's pretty fucking not. I do appreciate risk-taking, and that is sometimes what ya get though. Deserving of 4 stars really, but any album where i have to skip a track or two gets 3. Thems the breaks.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'm starting to think I dislike specifically New York-style glam rock, because this thing really only had the hits for me. Otherwise, it sounded too stereotypical and of its time, feeling more like a Rolling Stones record at points than anything by Lou Reed or even Bowie. However, I liked the show tune influences at points, and when this album slowed down it actually benefitted it quite a bit. Lou Reed is great with melancholia, but once it gets straight up rock it loses me quite a bit. Y'know, now that I think about it this feels like proto-Iggy Pop, as if Bowie was testing the waters for what it is like to produce someone else already famous, and for that I think it suffers from moments of doubt. Basically, there's a reason the two biggest songs here are the ones that are the least glam, the least rock, and in turn, the most influential.

1 cancion muy buena, el resto piola 3/5 y generoso

3.2

Unique

pretentious art rock of the kind i dont like

Glam rock. Lou Reed has a style, but musicality isn’t his thing I guess. It’s got something. Good use of rhythm guitar.

They say don't judge a book by it's cover. However, it's hard to ignore the stark difference between what's on the tin and the contents of the package. That said, I didn't particularly care for this album. It's not terrible, but aside from 'Walk On the Wild Side' being such a recognizable sample, nothing stood out for me.

The first half of this was pretty darn good with songs like Vicious (the riff on this sounded so familiar to me but I don't think I've heard this song before), Perfect Day (simply wonderful, best song on the album), and Walk On The Wild Side (almost thought I was delving into Can I Kick It...love that opening). The second half felt dull, especially right around New York Telephone Conversation. All in all, this lands at a High 3. Probably could've gone higher with a better second half.

Like Vicious a lot. Didn't know Walk on the Wild Side would be this dude. Overall this album came and went with few notes.

I feel like I should like Lou Reed more. I love his voice, I like the musical style and the odd lyrics and concepts. Maybe I need to dive deeper and find my connection. Not a bad album and well worth it just to listen to Walk on the Wild Side again.

Instrumentally I wouldnt rate this as high as I have - it’s just alright rock music. But since the rock isn’t that like impactful, I almost had to focus in on the lyrics, which was a shock to hear how powerful they are, always love an album talking about gender norms and breaking them. Note: I hadn’t listened to the last song before writing this - the last song is def the best one on the album. Love me my ragtime? music.

Lou Reed has a lot of talent, and I can appreciate that. For myself, I can't connect to his music in that same way. Rock, but just not my way.

I never understood why he never sang more, he had a good voice. Talk singing has always been a pet peeve of mine, but that was his thing. Instrumentally I love Lou Reed and Velvet Underground, it works perfectly with the songwriting and vocals - which on their own I don’t think I would care for.

Very unusual and different to the usual type of odd album on this list. Stand out song - Perfect day

Pretty good. Got some bangers.

Some very strong tracks, but the in-betweens just didn't do it for me. Favourite New Song: Vicious

His and miss, but more hits than miss.

Musically I thought this was pretty good and quite interesting and different at times. I really can't get on with Lou Reed's voice though. It's so... Basic? It never gets out of first gear, and I find his voice pretty dull. The vocals really let the music down for me, and looking through other reviews on this site, I was quite surprised to see I'm in the minority. It's a very well liked album. It's only now I can appreciate 'Perfect Day' which was yet another song I know because my dad used to play it a lot when I was young, and again, I used to hate it. It's a lovely tune but unfortunately the vocals really do let it down! It just didn't really do that much for me, somewhat interesting music aside. I found it a bit underwhelming. I'd probably stick it on if I was in the mood for some upbeat rock with a tinge of early punk.

some classics but it's not really doing it for me

Some of it's great but some of it is Andy's Chest. First time listening to this record in full and it actually mainly makes me appreciate the other members in the Velvet Underground more.

I kind of liked it and really love Walk on the Wild Side!

I don't know why, but I expected more from Lou Reed, and with those expectations I fell hard on the ground of harsh reality. It's not bad, but it's just underwhelming

Lowkey but good singles. Gets a lil extra on the wacky lyrics in others

I know and can feel how important this album is as I listen, but the deadpan voice doesn’t quite do it for me. Feels like discount Jim Morrison

Listened too. many times in past

Lou has a great voice. Really makes fantastic music. It’s not The Velvet Underground but really good.

391/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

I'm not a fan of Velvet Underground so I wasn't sure if I would like Lou Reed solo, but this is good. I immediately thought the production sounded like David Bowie's glam stuff, unsurprised to find that he and Mick Ronson produced it I like Perfect Day since it's in Perfect Days, which is one of my favourite films. I like the orchestral style, its probably the most standout track on the album. Satellite of Love sounds like it could've been a Bowie song so I like that one a fair bit too Highlights: Perfect Day, Satellite of Love

Found this album do be a bit intriguing. The folk like singing to a gentle rock beat gives early winter weekend vibes

Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground - for some reason the bands in this niche have found their way into my taste buds. Not what I would have expected being a post punk jawbreaker fan, but there it is.

God dammit. I know I'm supposed to like Lou Reed. But I just don't. I also don't like Velvet Underground. There. I said it.

I liked this more than I remember, but it's still not something I'll revisit much. I generally prefer Lou Reed in small doses and stick to the "hits." But he's an icon, so I appreciate how much he influenced people I like.

Chill album, first five songs were great.

tatsächlich auch bisschen underwelming, hatte mehr erwartet von meinem Lou. Großer Velvet Underground Fan bin ich nämlich. Aber trotzdem ganz gut.

this was pretty good!! took a couple songs to find its footing but we got there. was kinda getting hints of Elton John now and then. maybe low 4 but i’ll be happy with a high 3

Classic chill, take a walk on the wild side

Pre-listening thoughts: oh fuck me I was just talking (dreading) about how much velvet underground we had left (zero as a band, zero solo other than motherfucking Lou Reed) Post/during listening thoughts: okay so actually this wasn’t bad at all. His talk singing still annoys the crap out of me sometimes. But this is the most notes I’ve ever heard him hit. I still hate Walk on the Wild Side. Not sure why that was the song to blow up from this album. There were moments I found myself enjoying this as if it weren’t Lou Reed so congrats Lou Reed, you have made a tolerable album. 5.5/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: no Fav tracks: Andy’s Chest, Hangin Round, Satellite of Love Least fav tracks: Perfect Day, Walk on the Wild Side, Make Up

I want to like it. But it’s boring. He is very poetic with his lyrics but it doesn’t excite me. Guitar drums and bass are fun

you want to love this album and then Lou throws in some bizarre tracks that make you want to stop listening

Der er et par perler på, men selv 36 minutter virker lidt langt for mig.

Lou Reed is an artist I'm a little familiar with, but haven't actually dived into a full album. Always heard good things about Transformer and I think it mostly lives up to the praise. Lou's voice and lyrics are iconic, if not divisive, and really help elevate this project. I enjoyed the variety between tracks, and "Walk on the Wild Side" is such an incredible song. I don't know if I could stand to listen to this repeatedly but I was impressed with this listen!

It's a decent album.

Bowie/Ronson’s glam production suits Lou’s sarcastic New York drawl and sly wit nicely, but I found myself wishing for better material throughout. His most influential solo work, to be sure, but not his best. Top Tracks: Vicious, Perfect Day, Satellite of Love

He's fine, just guilty by association (I really don't like Andy Warhol)

Yo yo yo it’s the big music hater Supremo here for another music hating session based entirely off of a first listen in which improbably over analyze everything tot he point that nothing is enjoyable. In response to that, explain the 5 star albums. Huh? You CAN’T, because my music reviewing is infallible. Alright. Big sigh. Got that all out the way. Now it’s time for cool hip drug man, big Louie Reed in his first appearance of what I can only assume is many entities on this list. I’m surprised it’s not entirely Lou Reed. I’m excited for this. The guy has an aura about him, and is of course a romanticized mental illness case. He at least gets some flack because he didn’t die young. Small victories. Anyway. This intro is too long. Kick off your shoes, stay awhile, and lend an ear to the musical stylings of Mr. Reed. Hopefully some interest is gained on that loan. Vicious - Did not expect this to be so uhh normal? I guess? I like it! Wow. Shocking. It’s a little odd and those famous “literary” lyrics like “I’ll step on your hands and mangle your feet,” never hit as hard as internet nerds think. Although, did he call himself a “gay blade?” Amazing takedown of BeyBlades if you’re a high school boy in 2002. Andy’s Chest - More hands and feet crossover lyrics. Fuck it, I’m on board. Get me a Lou Reed poster and some opiates. I’m invested. Perfect Day - Famous song time. For some reason I’ve only ever heard this song performed featuring a big opera singer. It was pretty funny. This is such an interesting song. It’s like a radio ballad crooned by a deeply troubled street performer. I think I love it, but I’m not fully sure I don’t hate it. That’s music, baby. Hangin’ Round - Makes me want to hang around (die in an extension cord accident). Walk on the Wild Side - Can I Kick it? No? You want me to sit and listen to stories about people from the the east village in New York? Well, actually, that’s pretty fun. This is a respite after the last song. Very cool jazz instrumentals. I love that bass. Fun track. I don’t know about the reference to “coloured girls.” Make Up - Is this a TUBA??? Fuckin rights. “Little girl” mentioned. Tuba is a win. Little girl is a loss. This is an odd song. I like the oddity, but something is missing. It’s probably that refrain. Satellite of Love - Even on the songs where I don’t enjoy the main thrust, there are so many interesting sounds. The moaning background vocals and the snaps near the end take a fairly bad song and make it tolerable. Wagon Wheel - I hate Darius Rucker, I hate Darius Rucker, I hate Darius Rucker. For that song to immediately enter my head when I see these words, AND because he refuses to be known as Hootie sans Blowfish. I also hate this song, but not as bad as old Darius. Trust me. If you grow up in a fake western wannabe saloon town as I did, you grow to hate pop country more than most. New York Telephone Conversation - Me and my dad used to listen to this song and laugh. Of course this was well before I understood any sort of mental health challenges or drug use. Listening now, all I can think is “what does this conversation have to do with New York.” Let me rewrite this puppy. *phone ringing* YEAH JIMMY’S PIZZA. I CANT DELIVER A SLICE WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS. GET OUTTA HERE *phone slams.* I’m So Free - Man, is this ever a let down. This shouldn’t have been included. This is like walking on the wild side. Goodnight Ladies - This is the Val Venis closer. He says hello, he says goodnight. Although, considering the lack of comma, I think these are the “Goodnight Ladies.” A team of ultra secretive assassins. A very silly vaudeville style closer that overstays its welcome. Shame. New Yahk baby. They had some good shit back then. By good shit, I mean STRONG heroin. I believe Lou was partaking in some of that, but I can’t tell you that for sure. I wasn’t to be born for another couple of decades. By the time I was around, Times Square was a parody of itself in the heady early 70’s. This album was interesting throughout, and TRANSFORMED my preconceptions about Lou Reed into an entirely different view. I’m surprised how not pretentious this was. Artistic music that doesn’t repeatedly slap you in the face with its intended depth. This album lets the writing do the talking. Very refreshing experience. The lyrics did end up being great and whilst bizarre, peppered the strange tracks with musings about sexuality, gender issues, mental illness and drug use. With the lyrical themes and the album title, I’d like to wish all the weird, bigoted internet dudes with sunglasses profile pictures a happy pride month. May your wives never find your Grindr account. And Lou? This thing was pretty rad. Thanks pal. 3.5 HIGHLIGHTS: Andy’s Chest, Perfect Day, Walk on the Wild Side

Several classics on this album. Also several forgettable songs. Some of the more artsy tunes sound like he didn’t want to write something meaningful or enjoyable. Very Andy Warhol. I’ve become more of a fan of Reed and the Velvet Underground through this challenge. But, as an album, this one gets only a three.

3-4

Not my vibe. Most of the time Lou just want to be a slacker or something. He does give some passion to "Perfect Day" which I appreciate. I feel like mostly I want someone else to sing these songs and have more energy to the rockers. I'm not saying he's a bad songwriter. "Vicious" is my fav rocking song here. This is really beloved but I'm just confused (as always). Highlights: "Perfect Day" & "Satellite of Love".

A cool album, I quite liked Perfect Day, and Take a Walk on the Wild Side has a really nice vibe. This album has a lot of variety and I enjoyed listening to it. I'd definitely revisit this later. 2.5/5 stars.

Čak i kao najveći hejter Velvet Undergrounda jer smo to već ustanovili moram priznati da ovo nije sekunde loš album. Može se slušati, pa čak i solidno uživati.

Really with there was a half star, would have got 3.5

This one felt dated.

Aside from the song "Perfect Day" which was the standout in this album, it was mostly underwhelming considering the backing and the genre. With no clear negatives in the album but also not many standout songs this will get a 2.5/5 with a bump to 3.

Good album, bluesy rock vibes. One timeless hit. 3.5/5.

A classic I've never been able to connect with. Netherless, Lou Reed shows an amazing voice technic, with Bowies lyrics and an immortal sound. RIP Lou Reed, your best proyect was The Velvet Underground but this was amazing too

Vrij relaxte nummers, eentje die ik wel al echt kende.

Three good to great songs I knew already which is great for any album but the rest left no impression.

Alright, so the production’s doing some heavy lifting here. It’s glam but mellow. A few tracks really work, cool style, just not much punch. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions: - Perfect Day - Hangin' 'Round - Walk On the Wild Side

Solid little rock album I wish the jazz elements came in a little sooner in the album but they’re still great

good

I enjoyed it.

Perfect day is a perfect song. Satellite of love if fantastic too, and, of course, Walk on the wild side is iconic. The rest is very forgettable.

I liked the beginning more than the end, but overall a cool album and cool artist. Hangin’ ‘Round reminds me of the Strokes and I really enjoyed it. Only saved a couple of songs.

Influential. Would listen to again. Lou Reed is king but I like velvet underground better cause they jam more. That’s why it’s a three star

It’s okay. Doesn’t wow me, but easy listening.

Some classics. Some absolutely ridiculous lyrics.

Fine. Not my thing.

Vom Album isch mer nüm viel bliibe ussert de 5er track perfect day und no paar ganz okeeigi dezwüsche. Han aber nüm möge s album nomal lose und möcht gern s mäntigsalbum gseh Darum gits 3 Optimus Prime

is gon be a quick one es coast album isches gsi zum website stuff abfülle scho zwei drü lieder druf gha wommer kennt hett, aber am beste hani de album titel gfund ih dem sinn With the All Spark gone, we cannot return life to our planet. And fate has yielded its reward: a new world to call home. What I've done!!!! I'll face myself To cross out what I've become Erase myself And let go of what I've done

fast scho en chline full circle moment: zämme im toggi de album club gstartet, trainspotting gluegt & da hemmer mit «perfect day» en prominenti vertretig vom soundtrack de song hed‘s tüüf ih mis herz gschafft & sitzt momentan sogar ih minere top 32 of all time… denn muess bestimmt s‘ganze album en banger sii oder? FALSCH! muess säge de rescht hed mer wüki nöd so vill gäh… walk on the wild side obviously chillig, aber weni die melodie wott lose, denn losi a tribe called quest fazit: durchzognigs album und daher transformiered sich die lüchtchräftige 5 sterne vo «perfect day» leider nume zu 3 sterne wo mer gli d'glüehbire uswächsle muess

Some good stuff, then some clown songs haha. (33 known/68 new)

Reminds me of when I played tuba for my high school’s showing of Chicago.

Like a more relaxed Tom Waits, at least from looking at the cover, laid back and a bit silly.

Fav song: perfect day

I liked this.

Прикольно лирично

I was surprised how much I vibed to this album considering how much I disliked White light/White heat. Took me a second to get into it though because I really disliked the first two tracks, then the next two were good, and just generally the album was a little bit of a mixed bag for me. This is like a 3.5 but I don’t feel good enough about it to round up to a 4.

Two great songs and a lot of Lou being Lou. Some of these could have been pulled from a Tim Robinson sketch

Least bad Lou Reed thing (that I have heard), although he did make a pretty cool ambient album in the 2010's I think. Avant-garde pop, more listenable than the VU stuff. Walk On the Wild Side and Perfect Day are great. THe rest is very interesting thematically, lyrically, musically sort of cheesy.

Gotta be in the mood

Nothing I would return to, but bonus points for being super influential for future albums and being a staple of its time. not hard to listen to at all either, interesting lyrics all around as well

Cool guitar Nice bass Sounds like basic 70s music tho I’m sure it was new at the time Cool writing Good diversity throughout the songs while remaining cohesive Great pacing I really like perfect day, I’m so free, and vicious

I rate Walk on the wild side a 3/5 because its a littel creepy and its a littel dark. I rate Perfect day a 5 star because its calming and chill the piano is good.

I do not like this album because it is very slow and boring which is not my style

the first song is okay I don't really like it that much I like how the words are said I also like how slow it is I don't really like what the song is about though. the next song is good I like how it changes from slow to fast and fast to slow I also like the piano and how slow the words are said I also like how it sounds in general. the last song is kinda the same as the 2nd song I like how it sounds and I like the piano and I like the words and how they are said. overall I both like this album and don't, I might recommend.

Why does the cover look like a cartoon but motified? "Walking the Wildside" was interesting. The singing style was definetly diffrent. It was slow and sounded a little more like talking. The lyrics are also intresting. "Perfect Day" had the same style. The slow, almost talking singing. It also had deep lyrics just like the other one. Satellite of love was my favorite. It sounded more like a singy song than just talking but it still had that slow aspect to it. Overall I didn't really like this album and I would rate it 2 stars but I would tell anyobdy to try it because just because I didn't like something doesn't mean somebody else won't.

Jazzy. Silly. 3

Dynamic. Mindful, emotional, and energetic. I can hear the doo-wop influence. Very impressed, actually, which I can’t say for most Velvet Underground stuff.

I like Lou Reed in small doses - a whole album was a little much. Had to drop a star for the clunkers “New York Telephone Conversation" and "Goodnight Ladies"

This didn't sit quite right with me. It feels really depressing but also sweet at the same time?

It was fine.

You alright lou reed

"Walk on the Wild Side" on here. Okay album.

Some great iconic tracks but not a fan of the full album.

It was fine.

Meh. Ihan ok. En ole koskaan tykännyt Lou Reedin tavasta laulaa ja tulkita. Tämä levy auttoi minua ymmärtämään paremmin, mutten siltikään syttynyt täysin.

Decent songs but not my taste. A few notable songs that mos that have heard before. The “b” tracks are mellow and slow.

Ganz ok, man hört deutlich die David Bowie Produktion

Partially listened before Favourite tracks: Perfect Day, Satellite of Love, New York Telephone Conversation

I expected to dislike this to be honest, but it was fine, I enjoyed some stuff while overall not really vibing with his lyrics overall. I enjoyed it musically more than lyrically.

Buenazo

I've heard so much about Lou Reed and I've tried to listen to the Velvet Underground a couple times, partly because they're super-important in music history or whatever but also because everyone says it's similar to Pavement/Pavement was heavily inspired by them. I could never really get it into it. I'm already sort of primed to like it. Vicious: I like it, it's pretty good and very rock-n-roll! Sort of reminds me of Sex Pistols. I like how lowkey ridiculous the lyrics are. "Hey, why don't you swallow razorblades? You must think that I'm some kind of gay blade." ok sexually ambiguous king Andy's Chest: I like this less. I don't love his voice tbh sorry. It feels a little poindexter to me for some reason. It got groovier in the middle and at a certain point i was like "ok this is good" Perfect Day: I like this even less. It's boring af. Cute lyrics though. Feeding zoo animals is cute. Hangin' 'Round: Ok this is silly and fun. I love a narrative, like Jenny and the Ess-Dog by SM. This whole album's vibe is very very Rocky Horror to me. The album cover literally looks like a masc-er Frank N Furter lowkey. Walk on the Wild Side: This is about transvestites?? Hookers? Bitch idk but for a song about the Wild Side this is one of the most boring songs I've ever heard. Like it's good sounding generally and I like the lyrics, but .. ??? I like the ad lib bits. "Aalright. Huh" Like Mitch Hedberg tbh luv it. The doo-doo-doos are so forceful and loud and rapid and scary. I don't know if that's the intended effect but I'm lowkey scared for my life rn. I like it? I like the trumpet solo? It's good I'd lissten again but wtf Make Up: I'm always freaked out when a man from this era of history says anything about a little girl, especially a slick... wet... one. Whatever, dude, he's clearly kinda gayish so I'm like wahtever dude. It's kinda weird i kinda like it. It's a little country. I don't understand what the fuck is happening Satellite of Love: There have been too many god damn songs like this in this album. Rocky Horror is diverse. This is the same weird romantic shit that's been happening. I like the flute? Ok weird Idk boring im yawning dude it's sweet it's cute whatver dude Wagon Wheel: Watusi. Wahtever this is literally fucking country music get me the fuck out of here help help help. "Just kick her in the head and rearrange her"? the fuck? Yeah this reminds me of David Bowie a little but literally worse. I like the background singing New York Telephone Conversation: This is so funny dude what??? It's like a childrens rhyme. On purpose i guess? A little will and grace and very much the telephone song from cabaret but less catchy. I'm So Free: thank god finally a riff. Not as good as Paris Hilton's song lowkey but it's pretty good ig. Sounds like hes saying im so freaky which is prolly more apt. i like him saying he's ,other nautres son or whatevet thats cool Goodnight Ladies: Thank god i like this song legit tje best one so far. very speakeasy very chicago very kander and ebb verylaying down on a piano I think It was good but mostly not that fuckign great everyone keeps sucking Lou REed off but idk this was not as great as I thought itw oudlbe mostly just a little boring idk it's ok bc he has a sort of inherent charm maybe 3.4

Was alright

Solid songwriting but a bit too art-rock for me

This guy loves to rhyme nose with toes. I hatee the little girl song. The rest is stellar. Specifically Satellite of Love.

Optimus prime ahh album

3/5

First time to hear this and the original.

Good. David Bowie's production makes this album what it is. I'm not crazy about Lou Reed as a vocalist. "Walk On The Wild Side" is a classic.

“Transformer” feels transformative for 1972. It’s wild to imagine that Lou Reed and contemporaries like David Bowie were challenging people to take a “Walk on the Wild Side” in the early 70s, and yet there are many in 2025 regressively trying to shove non-traditional gender roles and identities back in the bottle as if they haven’t been part of cultures around the world for all of human history. That said, “Wild Side” and “Perfect Day,” the two hits, are the only songs that really hit for me on “Transformer.” It all works with Reed’s voice there, but those vocals only seem to really fit with a very certain style of song.

Reed has a tricky voice. It works wonders in the right song, but it’s not good on too many of these tracks. His voice complements the transcendent Walk On The Wild Side and the chorus for Perfect Day quite well.

Extremely original topics uniquely written. Lou is not a generational singer but he is an all time writer

Love the sleazy, dive bar sound

I like most of the songs except for Lou Reed's singing. I guess it's not a huge surprise I liked the underlying music given I'm a huge David Bowie fan. Still, other than maybe Walk on the Wild Side, I just didn't much care for Reed's singing on this one.

It was solidly OK.

Ich muss zugeben ich mag Lou Reed alleine nicht so gerne. Vielleicht hab ich die Lieder zu oft im Radio gehört. Das Album ist schon in Ordnung aber ich würde es mir nicht recht oft anhören. The Velvet Underground gefällt mir um einiges besser. Das heißt nicht das ich das Album schlecht finde aber ist eben nicht so meins. Lieblingslied: „Perfect Day“. 3/5.

Some absolute beautes, some absolute crap.

I liked the first song, but nothing else did much for me... A couple of stinkers, but mostly "meh"

1️⃣Perfect Day 2️⃣Satellite of Love

Never really been a Lou Reed fan. Some tunes on here are ok

7/10

There's some really incredible tracks on here, and then there's the other tracks.

Pretty good

Definitely interesting almost goes into a rap style with how purposefully unmelodic the singing is. Very much more storytelling than singing. Was good though.

No private session used for Spotify. Interesting album, couple of classics and then a couple of weird songs made weirder by Lou Reed's voice. I do like some of the songs on this album, but some I don't think I will ever listen to again, or at least that is my hope.

fine? 3/5

I don't remember listening to this but I think I liked it

Mi aspettavo mi piacesse di più

5/10

A mixed bag, walk on the wild side and perfect day are wonderful

I love how the chorus of “Perfect Day” takes a gentle ode to spending the day together, feeding animals at the zoo and catching a movie, and drags it over the fence into something more desperate and dark by stealing the chorus from the Supremes (by way of Vanilla Fudge). It’s brilliant. Other highlights are Reed’s lyrics about groupies, transvestites, glamming up in women’s makeup and watching satellites on TV. The production and arrangements from David Bowie and Mick Ronson do a lot of heavy lifting on this album, which offers an interesting snapshot of early ‘70s sleaze and Reed’s contrarian, awkward persona.

Campy and fun, but the only song I knew was the obvious Walk on the Wild Side.

Definitely a good record, but overrated. I don't buy that it was as much of a game-changer as critics like to claim, and while some of the tracks are good plenty can be safely ignored.

Never noticed the Bowie backing vocals on satellite of love before. This is a pretty decent record from someone who let's gave it doesn't have a great singing voice

It was okay. Some of it reminded me of circus music

Mellow and fun but aside from a couple songs it's not really something I'd want to revisit. Favorite songs were: Perfect Day Satellite of Love 5/10

I like that I could recognize the voice from Velvet Underground once told it was the same singer

Appreciated hearing more Lou reed than his mainstream hit, not sure if I connected with any of the songs!

„Walk On The Blind Side“ ist das Markenzeichen dieses teilweise durchschnittlichen Album ohne sonstigen Höhen und Tiefen. Brauchbarere Beats der frühen 70er.

Folk with some good variety, however the half singing/half talking style gets annoying

Some of the songs may not be politically correct now a days. Not a huge deal here, but just a note. Only 1 song (Andy's chest) is bad to me. 4 added to daily listeners. All others good, but not great

Now I know why wild side is the only song I know of this album. Heads and shoulders above the rest. Satellite of love and I’m so free not awful. Lou Reed really was the epitome of that super fucking talented guy who couldn’t get out of his own way. Instead of pumping out hit after hit on album after album full of bangers, he was doing heroin and getting by on raw talent at 80 to 85% of his potential. This album really just made me sad.

Had the can i kick it sample. Cool album

Gives hope for all the vocally challenged artists, if you can also be effortlessly cool

The singles and “Vicious” are the standout tracks. Lou Reed can write lyrics but I find his anhedonic performance kind of blah.

Middle of the road album with a few iconic hits. Take a walk on the wildside is still groundbreaking and important though.

Glam rock is not glam rocking

There’s a reason why no one else can be David Bowie. Even when he produces the quality can’t match what he can put out. I’ve noticed this with this album and Iggy Pop - they don’t have that same fastball that makes Bowie HIM. Not a bad album though.

Solid album that I’ve liked and listened to before. Love me some Lou Reed

It sounds like what it is - one component of VU. VU (album) and w/ Nico were magical. Listening to this makes you appreciate that the magic is so often in the tension and collaboration. That said, Wild Side is near perfect.

Een klassieker die meer berust op culturele (vooral cinematische) waarde dan op pure muzikaliteit. Het niveau van inventiviteit en muzikaal vernuft dat hij had in VU heeft hij nooit meer gehaald in z'n solo loopbaan. De eerste helft van de plaat is wel echt een heerlijke rollercoaster van glam, alt rock en proto-punk. De tweede helft laat te wensen over. 'Satellite of Love' breekt met die trend, en is één van de betere alt rock songs van de 70s. Eerste helft krijgt 4 sterren, tweede helft 2. Meer kan ik er eigenlijk niet van maken. 7/10 Highlights: Andy's Chest Perfect Day Walk On the Wild Side (shoutout naar Hans) Satellite of Love

One song. Rest is ok.

Good music overall, vocals leave more to be desired, they're a bit dull. Enjoy the songs though, reasonably relaxing, good background music.

Enjoyed the album. Violent Femmes definitely came from Lou and Television

#419. I'm sure this seemed edgy and cool when it came out, but it didn't really age well. If you're listening to it for the first time decades later, it's unlikely to leave a lasting impression. 3/5: decent

Favorite Track: Walk On The Wild Side

3.5, good stuff but then some repetitive or simple-feeling songs