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Great songwriting. Loved this album with the exception of 2-3 songs that sounded outdated
Love Lou.
A lot of hits + I ike short albums
This album was co-produced by Bowie apparently. I guess Lou was trying to break away from The Velvet Underground, and had released a self titled solo debut album that sold poorly. Bowie was a fan of Velvet Underground, as well as Lou's solo work, so he helped produce this record, and used his influence to help promote it, and this album tracked much better! You can really hear Bowie's influence all through this album. And Walk on the Wild Side is a fantastic song!! Favorite songs: Hangin' 'Round, Walk on the Wild Side, I'm So Free, Wagon Wheel, Vicious Least favorite songs: Perfect Day 4/5
It's cozy, I'd like to love it, but I find it too slow and one-note. Still, I think it achieves what it wants to. Perfect Day is such a perfect little song. Wish the whole album had a stronger direction, but it's still far from terrible
I love this album. New York meets Berlin. The Bowie influence feels strong and it works.
Good variety throughout, all well written and interesting songs. Perfect Day? More like Perfect Song. What a banger.
enjoyable and chilled
Walk on the Wild Side und Perfect Day wirklich schöne Songs, sehr gutes Album
This shit slaps. Only knew Walk On The Wild Side and Perfect Day, but the others are great as well.
Let me get my one hang-up out of the way - I'm not a big fan of Lou Reed's talk-singing. This was the case with the Velvet Underground's debut album earlier on my journey, and now again with his second solo album Transformer. It might be hard to imagine some of these songs with a more conventional singer, but at the same time, his vocal style is an element I don't always find myself captivated by. That's just me. With that said man Lou was a fantastic song-crafter. He had this knack for writing songs as if they were poems taking on new life, expanded upon by catchy guitar hooks and a well-timed rhythm section. There are excellent riffs here on the likes of "Vicious", "Andy's Chest", "Hangin' 'Round", "Wagon Wheel", "I'm So Free" and especially "Walk on the Wild Side". At the same time, he mixed in a few well-done piano-driven ballads such as "Perfect Day" and "Satellite of Love", and ended on a quirky show tune with "Goodnight Ladies". It's apparent he was having fun putting these songs on tape, and David Bowie and Mick Ronson did a superb job on the production as a thank you to him. Even if I'm not into Lou's talk-singing, I can still recognize Transformer as a landmark album for art rock and glam rock, which you could say was transformative.
The most accessible Lou Reed album thanks to Bowie (and Mick Ronson) Full of memorable songs and hooks. 4
Great Lou Reed album, post-Velvet Underground. Stand-out cuts are "Perfect Day" and, of course, "Walk on the Wild Side"
Já havia escutado e tinha duas música favoritadas, sendo elas "perfect day" e "walk on the wild side". Estou reescutando "perfect day" e achei bem caricata. Desesperada, na verdade. A música é absurdamente melancólica e me faz questionar se ele está mesmo tendo um dia perfeito, ou se está desesperado se agarrando em qualquer faísca de uma possível felicidade. O piano nos minutos finais é bem bonito. A música é boa. Agora, "walk on the wild side" é icônica. Música maravilhosa. A música "make up" é boca de confusão, quebra tabus. A "satellite of love" tem vocais do Bowie <3 <3 Eita como é livre, leve e solto em 'i'm so free". A guitarra do último minuto é maravilhosa. Imagina alguém escrever "vicious" pra você...
Some really good songs. Some okay songs. Enjoyable listen overall.
ME HA ENCANTADO. Perfect Day es perfecta.Un álbum que me escucharé muchas veces más .Increíble. Que lo produjera David Bowie sólo lo hace mejor
I too like to watch things on tv, Lou. However, I have no idea what pancake factor one is. This album was great. I still can’t stand Perfect Day, I just don’t like it. Every other song on here I enjoyed. I knew a few and found some new ones that I’m adding to the rotation. So yeah if not for perfect day this would be a five star.
Würde ich mir nochmal anhören. Ist interessant. Perfect Day ist ein sehr schöner Song. Schwanke zwischen 3 und 4, ich runde einfach mal auf.
slightly better than average
There are some duds in there but overall you get a unique voice used in the best possible way on songs like Perfect Day and Walk on the Wild Side.
Lovely. Just when the opening tracks have taught you to expect guitar heavy backing and slightly rambly vocals, Perfect Day comes in to subvert everything. I will enjoy Lou Reeds solo albums more than I should, but this was just a great way to spend half an hour
Якщо чесно, не дивлячись на всебічне обожнювання The Velvet Underground, я ніколи не був їх палкім фанатом. Безумовно це був культовий гурт, що у свій час перегорнув музичний світ своїм відомим дебютним альбомом на якому красується банан, намальований Andy Warhol. Проте мене завжди трохи бісила його надмірна притензійність, та ніби притягнута за вуха, артистичніст. Адже окрім впливовості, зараз він не те щоб дуже гарно проходить випробування часом. І перший однойменний альбом Lou Reed, що вийшов в тому самому 72-у році, після того як він покинув The Velvet Underground, це лише підтверджує. Адже він складався, здебільшого, із старих чернеток, який Лу написав ще для минулого гурту. У висновку - альбом із тріском провалився, адже був майже ніяким. Що ж стосується Transformer, то це вже зовсім інша історія. Тут ми вже чуємо оригінальний матеріал, просочений поетичним талантом Ріда, та просто шикарними струнними аранжуваннями. Проте чи його це заслуга? Справа у тому, що альбом продюсував не аби хто, а давній шанувальник Лу - Девід Боуї, що якраз був на піку популярності після виходу шикарного The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars (1972). Саме Боуї із гітаристом Spiders From Mars - Міком Ронсоном, будучи палкими фанатами The Velvet Underground, фактично «витягнули» Ріда із творчої кризи, та допомогли йому створити дуже крутий #glamrock альбом, що багато у чому наслідує Ziggy Stardust. Що казати, якщо найбільш відомі та захоплюючі аранжування для хітів Perfect Day та Walk On The Wild Side - написав саме Ронсон. Але все ж, варто віддати належно і самому Ріду. Адже без його яскравої персони та гарної лірики, тут і близько не вийшло би такої витонченої атмосфера міського декадансу, що немов привідкриває для нас завісу гучних богемних вечірок з великою кількістю наркоти. Ну а яскраві рок-н-рольні треки дадають всьому цьому додаткового драйву. Шикарна та дійсно унікальна робота, яку має почути кожен хто хоч трохи цікавиться музикою.
4.2
Solid album with just some great tracks. I know some people don’t like his voice but it is perfect for these songs
"Transformer" von Lou Reed ist toll, um einfach mal Musik zu hören. Schon fast kindlich springt er von Song zu Song und vermittelt eine breite Variation an Gefühlen. Mal ist er glücklick, mal nicht und manchmal möchte er einfach nur Spaß haben. Unbeschwert ohne inhaltslos zu wirken.
A really good album up until and including Satelite of Love. Then it takes a nosedive and only I’m So Free is listenable among the last four. 7/10
4 stars. I may not like his voice but I really enjoyed the instruments, the backing vocals, and the lyrics.
Track listing : 1 - Vicious 8/10 2 - Andy’s Chest 6/10 3 - Perfect Day 10/10 4 - Hangin’ Round 7/10 5 - Walk On The Wild Side 9/10 6 - Make Up 7/10 7 - Satellite Of Love 9/10 8 - Wagon Wheel 8/10 9 - New York Telephone Conversation 4/10 10 - I’m So Free 8/10 11 - Goodnight Ladies 6/10
It was not my first listen, but I wasn't that familiar with it either. The vibes alone were enough to coast on, but from a songwriting perspective, there is also a lot to appreciate. I enjoy the sometimes diverse arrangements, whilst it also sits very firmly in its own style and genre.
It's such a feeling to walk through the streets of the city on such a gloomy morning: the sky above you is gray, the asphalt under your feet is gray, and the air that fills the space between is largely gray, and while a cold northerly wind freezes your eyelids, Perfect Day is playing from your headphones. By the way, this is perhaps Lou Reed's most commercial album and the first with which he experienced mainstream popularity after Velvet Underground, and I liked it. I read on Wikipedia that this is also characterized as glam rock, although it didn't sound that way to me. There are songs that are cheesy and more pop-oriented, but overall - a short and sweet album that I listened to with enjoyment.
With its mix of accessible glam rock and provocative storytelling, Transformer offers a glimpse into Lou Reed’s unique artistic vision and enduring legacy. Whether viewed as a glam rock triumph or a reflection of New York’s subcultural vibrancy, it’s undoubtedly a must-listen.
Classic album, Perfect Day, walk on the wild side, Andy's chest all standouts.
Very good
I generally find Lou Reed quite irritating. There’s definitely been some exceptions, but usually I find his voice far too boring and annoying at the same time (which feels like an impossible feat). That made me have low expectations of this album. However, and very thankfully, I was quite wrong about this. Yes, his voice is still his voice, but the music is so cosy and pleasant (even if the themes are a little dark). Satellite of Love is such a nice song, and who can deny Perfect day being one of the most haunting ear worms around? Yeah, this was a surprisingly really good album.
I love it.
Good album. All the hits. Perfect Day is brilliant.
Good rock and roll! +1 voor master/mix
An interesting sophmore solo effort for Lou Reed. Of course most are familiar with "Walk on the Wild Side" but for me "Perfect Day" is the standout song of the album.
7.5/10 This album has a load of excellent, excellent songs on it. Production from Bowie is obviously on point. Vocal style is great. But it is far from perfect - the more straight-up glam rock hasn’t aged so well & there are a couple of silly throwaway tracks. Best: Perfect Day
A true classic! Take a walk on the wild side
It's the greatest Lou Reed solo album and maybe the 3rd best David Bowie album
I have a kind of love/hate relationship with Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground in general. I like some of their songs a lot, and some I absolutely think are garbage. This album is really good overall. Obviously "Walk on the Wild Side" is the most popular song from here, but there are other gems too. Check out: Vicious, Andy's Chest, Wagon Wheel. Definitely a must listen before you die. 4/5 because a few of these songs sound like Bowie rejects.
If you accept that his singing isn't good, there is a silly charm to this, and there are a couple of good rockin' numbers next to the whimsical ones. And then there is Walk on the Wild Side, which is the deservedly iconic one on this album. I'll go back to this one day.
Actually really good, all the good uns
One of the best glam rock albums of all time, and of course, where there’s glam rock, there’s David Bowie. His production on the album is excellent, and he, along with Mick Ronson, didn’t miss on the production. Lou Reed’s writing and singing are also great, adding to the album’s charm. Overall, a fantastic album that’s definitely worth a listen, both iconic and highly enjoyable.
Perfect Day is a perfect song. The rest of the album is excellent. That said, it's a little disappointing to hear the start of Walk on the Wild Side and not hear the snare jump in with Q-tip, but I suppose that's just a testament as to how influential this album was.
had a lot of bangers, i didn’t enjoy the end as much as the start but a great album
"Vicious" is a bop. "Andy's Chest" has funny lyrics! "Perfect Day" is a really nice song. I've heard the opening of "Walk On The Wild Side" hundreds of times as a sample on Tribe's "Can I Kick It", it's really weird to hear it and not Q-Tip immediately after. Great song though. This album was great. I enjoyed it the whole way through. 8/10
In realtà quest'album non riesco a farmelo piacere totalmente, anche se Vicious è una delle mie canzoni preferite di sempre. Meglio la roba con i Velvet
For me, that was just a walk on the normal side… 😎
Way more relaxed than I expected and definitely enjoyed it. My favorites were “Perfect Day” and “Walk On the Wild Side.”
I already knew and liked "Walk On the Wild Side" before listening to the whole album, and I'm surprised by how much I wound up liking this one.
4- great album fav songs: walk on the wild side and love satellite
Fun one, some bangers here for sure. Needs more listens, but I'm feeling a 4 for now.
He’s not happy
- Preferred this to the Velvet Underground, which might be a hit take. - Notably dark but never taking itself too seriously. Reed knows how to bring in some unusual topics for the time, such as the gender-bending, without seeming to be either edgy for edgy's sake or pretentious. - "Vicious," "Andy's Chest, "Hangin' Around," and obviously "Walk On the Wild Side" are all fantastic. - "Perfect Day" is a bit incongruous and feels more dated. Almost did not like "Goodnight Ladies," but the clarinet does a lot.
Liked perfect day nice rocky mix
I was torn between 3 and 4 but the peaks of this album definitely send it to the 4 territory.
4.25 classic.
This was weird and I loved it.
Well. I’m so typical. Perfect Day is lovely. Feel like I’ve never really heard it until now. Satellite of Love is now my fav.
Unsure why I've never listened to this album before today, especially given Bowie was involved. And I've always liked "Perfect Day" and "Walk On the Wild Side", both of which are on here. So what was I waiting for? No idea. It's as good as I've always heard, and I prefer it over Lou Reed's work with Velvet Underground. Guess now I'll have to finally dig into his other solo albums.
Banger after banger in the 1st half of this album. Unfortunately it all goes steeply downhill after Satellite of love, otherwise it might've gotten a perfect score from me! I had to skip the New York Telephone Conversation as it just was too awful to keep listening to.
I've known who Lou Reed was but never really ever listened to him. This album was pretty good. The lyrics were really interesting to me, especially since some of the lyrics seemed to tackle gender identity and sexuality which is something I wasn't expecting. I think if I had heard this album when I was in high school/college it would be one of my favs but it's not necessarily my kind of thing these days. That's not to say that won't change in the future
Pretty good, but kind of uneven. High highs and low lows. And thus concludes my career-spanning biography of Lou Reed’s artistic output.
It’s a good album. Not perfect. Some of these lyrics don’t quite do it for me.
Cool album, never listened to Lou Reed or VU before. Basis for a lot of popular contemporary music.
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I really wanted to hate this. The 6music genesis album, the New York celebrity culture that it tries to sneer at but is so clearly a part of, and I cannot stand Perfect Day. And yet, the album kept me interested. The singles are all strong and well saved out between largely good album tracks. I'll be back.
A couple of tracks hold it back from being a true all-timer, but I still do love it so. Lou sounds confident, his writing is excellent, and Bowie and Ronson put their best production efforts forward. Great shit. 4.5/5
4 out of 5. Never being a big Velvet Underground fan I went into this with low expectations and left liking it more than I thought I would.
Not the best voice but the songs are very good
One of the all-time classics. And Reed’s best. Bowie’s involvement in this is probably no coincidence. A distillation of his best late Velvets sound with some superbly crafted rock songs.The fact he also sidesteps this with songs like Perfect Day and Walk On The Wild Side make this album far from a one-trick pony. I love the different moods and tempos, but it all hangs together beautifully to evoke New York life and style at the time. And Satellite Of Love is one of those recordings that can’t fail to make you feel better, no matter your mood when it starts. 5⭐️
Really enjoyed this. Love Lou’s deadpan delivery and the songs are interesting and well written. Couple of tracks I’m not keen on make this not quite a 5/5 for me. Will definitely listen again.
Very camp. I knew most of these songs anyway, but it was nice to finally hear the whole thing. I still think the best stuff Lou Reed did was with The Velvet Underground, rather than solo stuff. eg, Satellite of Love was originally recorded as a VU demo. But this is proper good, regardless.
Great
Was a little disappointed with the Velvet Underground, but this one is really good. You can hear the Bowie influence and Lou really figured out a better vision for his music.
Not what I expected. This is a stripped down album with a variety of moods. Some songs that are actually pretty tender and old school which I didn’t associate with Lou Reed. Very good find!!
The songs on here that are good are really good, but then every know and then there’s like a showtune that kinda sucks. Lou is much better away from the Velvet Underground
learned after listenin to the full album that david bowie was one if the producers and it totally makes sense loved a few of the songs, it's a cozy and chill record overall been into 70s rock lately, it was fun to discover another artist from that era
just one of those endlessly relistenable albums. i think i would eventually upgrade this to a perfect score but right now it's just one of those albums that's packed full of great tunes
Nice album
Nice
Lou Reed fronted The Velvet Underground, which represented "the counterculture to the counterculture." With VU, he gave birth to all things later called "punk," "new wave," or "alternative." In other words, SO MUCH GREAT STUFF. Transformer is his second album after he left VU, and I think I'd say it's an extension of that band's varied vibe in some ways. Yet for me it's not as consistently engaging. The best tracks for me are "Vicious," "Andy's Chest," and "Hangin' 'Round." "Walk on the Wild Side." Meh. But, OK. Still, I'll do all I can to round up to 4 stars, since Lou Reed was doing his inconsistent best to bring the stories of the streets to us... and sometimes it sounds so good.
The aesthetic of Lou Reed probably is better than the songs but it’s still an amazing hang
Very pleasant listen. Liked it better than I did before. Would probably give it a 3.5 but you can't do that, so
When you think of Lou Reed as a Glam rock musician, this is largely where that reputation comes from. The usual themes of drug use and sexual deviance are there, but now with Bowie and Mick Ronson in control of the overall atmosphere.
Great album. Knew several songs off of it but never heard the whole album together. Very glad I did.
Fuckin great
His delivery is interesting, almost a bit jaded and spoken, very cool effect. Perfect Day. Take a walk on the wild side. Produced by Bowie, which you can hear. Glam rock. Reed was in Velvet Underground. A bit silly and playful at times. Really like the 'who gives a fuck' attitude.
This was produced, in part, by David Bowie, and it shows. It’s such an interesting mix of two genres that would really take off after this album - glam rock and punk. Of course not all tracks fall into either or both of those genres, but there’s enough here to call it a forerunner to both. I’d honestly always thought of Lou Reed as being far less interesting than this. I think I always confused him with other artists from this era from completely different genres. I’m glad my prior expectations were completely blown away. This is an easy four stars. I’d be curious to see what he did after this and if he ever was this good again. Oh and I kept waiting for “Can I Kick It?” to hit during “Walk on the Wild Side,” despite the fact that I’ve heard both songs before. Funny how that works. Standout Tracks: Vicious, Hangin’ Round, Walk on the Wild Side, Satellite of Love, Wagon Wheel, Goodnight Ladies
I'm not a particular Lou Reed fan but this album might've changed my mind. Tonally it seems different than what I usually get from him, maybe thats why. Good lyricism, its got a more rock n' roll vibe that suits him well.
Lovely sound
4.5
Cooles Album
Lagið Perfect Day með Lou Reed er eitt af uppáhaldslögunum mínum og hefur verið í langan tíma. Það er þess vegna nokkuð skammarlegt að ég hafi aldrei hlustað á plötu með honum fyrr en nú. Platan var mjög góð. Daðrar við fimm stjörnurnar en ég held hún sé nær fjarkanum. Allaveganna í bili
演唱的方式很像講話，有種說書人的氛圍，很有趣。
To whoever said they were taking away a star for the tuba solo, I'm giving it back.
Gritty. Just like the author
Lot's of fun interesting songs that are pretty experimental. Really respect what Lou Reed was going for.
Very good. Almost proto-pavement on a lot of the songs. I can tell exactly how influential this album was.
Приятный classic rock альбом. Послушал фоном, и не смотря на то, что ни одна песня не зацепила, общее впечатление положительное
excellent
Quirky and interesting album. I really enjoy Lou Reed's voice and style and this album was no exception. I listened through twice. 4.5!
I think I am genetically predisposed to like this - it’s my mum‘s favorite.
perfect day is beautiful. love the strings and piano on that one. walk on the wild side iconic. like 4/5
Perfect Day, Walk on the Wild Side and Satellite of Love (my favourite of the three) is a pretty impressive trio of classics to have on one album. I think they have an edge over the best Velvet Underground tracks because they maintain TVU's out-there-for-the-time lyrical themes and avant garde musicality (WotWS remains a pretty unique sounding record to this day), but melodically they're just a level above. Maybe Bowie is partially to thank? I toyed with a 5 but I think many of the other tracks are a bit lacking in the aforementioned musical intrigue. They do however all fall back on the aforementioned solid sense of melody, meaning the album is never less than listenable. 4 / 4.5
Hey sugar, take a walk on the wild side. Gold.
November 6, 2024 HL: “Perfect Day”, “Satellite of Love”, “Walk on the Wild Side”, “New York Telephone Conversation”, “Make Up” 2nd and a half Lou Reed, after Berlin and half of Metal Machine Music :/ The big band flourishes are fun, and contrast well with the straightforward rockers. Recognized “Satellite of Love” right away, and “Wild Side” and “Perfect Day” are pretty inescapable as 70’s classics. Of course, the references to gender and sexual fluidity are far too liberal for today’s climate. What’s next, actual gay people releasing music? /s (I look forward to Frankie Goes To Hollywood, which I skipped to get to this one faster)
I might be grading on a curve because I’ve had some clunkers, but this was refreshing and chill
Nice one. Ik kende een paar liedjes maar nog nooit actief geluisterd
Lou Reed + David Bowie = gud album
If I could sum this album up in one word it would be this — serendipitous. It’s serendipitous that the first time I ever heard “Walk on the Wild Side” was when I was around 12, riding in my older sister’s first car, driving past the house I now live in, some 16 years later. It is serendipitous in fact that I probably wouldn’t have cared for the album at that age, but now it has reached me at an age that I can appreciate it fully. But I still remember that day, and I remember the exact moment of thinking/blurting, “what…is this?” So much beauty in that song that I became sick of myself for not wanting my sister to think I liked something she liked. How could I not love this? It was the first time I’d ever let her in on knowing that I loved what she loved. And that song is still one of my favorite songs. But to listen to the whole album now, and to know why I am doing this project; It is for moments like these. I know I won’t forget cleaning my bathroom listening to this on repeat, laughing every time about the bit he does about the honeybears. This album is funny, clever, light, lively, honest, unaffected, and heartfelt.
Liked it a lot more than I thought I would. Perfect Day was great!
could i write poetry to this? y
This was a good album. If your not familiar with Lou Reed than this is a great starting point. I’ve known about him for many years, but never really had a chance to digest his music. I want to say that I can hear the David Bowie influence, but I’m not to sure who really influenced who, but if you like early David Bowie, than this will be right up your alley.
Lou Reeds best album for me.
It's not perfect - I think it comes higher up "greatest album lists" than it deserves. But it's still a very good album.
So good.
Ranges from amazing timeless classics like Walk on the Wild Side to insane garbage like New York Telephone Conversation.
Maybe this is an album David Bowie had missed to record by his own. There is the great "Walk on the Wild Side". And I like "Satellite of Love" since the U2 Zoo TV live performance. Not a single weak track. But I´m not 100% into his vocals. 3,5
big fan of this album
It's actually fun
Great glam rock album by former Velvet Underground frontman Lou Reed with strong songwriting and excellent production by Bowie and Ronson - Reed influenced Bowie a lot in the 60s, and then, at the height of glam rock, Bowie helped out Reed and influenced his album with his production work. I love Perfect Day, and Walk On the Wild Side the most. His voice and singing is not my favourite, though.
Listened to some Velvet Underground before but not really much of Lou Reed’s music. Was aware of a few songs (Perfect Day, Walk on the wild side, Satellite of love) but wasn’t really aware of what the rest of the album might be like. Turns out I really liked a lot of it. Will be seeking out more if Lou Reed’s work.
Walk On The Wild Side is enough to earn this a 4, but nothing else on the album struck me as great
Enjoyed this album, even though there were a few songs I wasn't massively keen on. Overall would listen to more.
I really enjoyed this; it had a very relaxed vibe. There are some solid songs on this album.
Perfect Day is a perfect song for me, I just love it. Everything up to Wagon Wheel was perfect (maybe not Make Up but it was weird in a way I liked) I really didn't like New York Telephone Conversation but the rest was really solid. Maybe it should be a 5 but I can't bring myself to for some reason, even if it has 2 perfect songs on the album.
Virkelig fed plade, kan godt lide det helt klassiske glam men kan endnu bedre lide at det er diverst og at Reed prøver alt muligt skørt
I really dig Lou Reeds voice. It's pretty obvious that some of the songs on this album were written for Velvet Underground, but they are really good!
Sweet Lou doing Sweet Lou things. Difficult to comprehend that this album wasn't as appreciated as it should have been before Bowie got involved. I mean, the hits are there. So is the cynicism and the indulgence. A really good rock and roll record with a couple of swings and misses. But a great listen just the same. Unexpected bangers: Hangin' 'Round, Wagon Wheel -- along with the usual timeless cuts of awesomeness.
Low 4. Very enjoyable album
Didn’t realize he was the original singer of wild side. Fun album in the Beatles era type music
I’ve always been a Lou Reed fan. I haven’t gone total hardcore but have heard my fair share of his stuff and this classic album is no exception. This is Probably considered his most commercially successful and gets highest praise (with some Velvet Underground) “Satellite Of Love” is my favourite track on here. Even Though I am not the biggest Bowie fan , his backing vocals at the tail end of the song is so infectious. 6/5 SONG Other stand out tracks Vicious Perfect Day Hangin ‘Round (chorus such a sing along) WALK ON THE WILD SIDE New York Telephone Conversation GOOD NIGHT LADIES closes the album on a Lounge singer vibe in Lou Reed style. Leaving a Neon bar in New York City 4.5/5
Strong 7
Satellite of Love is a favorite
Important, brave, forward-looking, the only thing that holds this back from being 5* is needing to be a little more musically engaging when listening front-to-back.
what a brilliant album!
Again, there was a period in time where because of the atrocity of an album that Lou Reed collaborated with Metallica to create, I would never consider to listen to any album Reed had a hand in as a result. Turns out, a lot of his work really is great and falls under my interests. At this point after listening to and enjoying multiple of Reed's work during this project, I'll have to hand it to him that "Lulu" was just an experimental misstep in the careers of 2 iconic artists. "Transformer" (particularly in the front half of the album) was terrific and it's an album I'd gladly revisit. Notable Tracks: - Vicious - Perfect Day - Hangin' 'Round - Walk On the Wild Side 7/10
I forgot what a great album this is. Certainly appreciate it much more now that many years ago.
I feel like Perfect Day sums up this album for me - genius songwriting which could be better covered by others. (Reed's Perfect Day is a really good track, but Kirsty MacColl's version with Evan Dando is definitive.) It feels unbaked in places - the weird oompah-band horns, half-hearted use of background vocals, inexplicable Dixieland band on the last track - and yet I kept thinking about other bands I'd love to hear cover the lesser-known songs. Certainly good as an album, with multiple standout tracks, but absolutely full of potential as a songbook.
Simple, classic storytelling
****a good album, very versatile
Yes! This was fantastic and I can’t wait to dive into Lou Reed’s discography and related acts. I didn’t know about the Bowie connection, but I can definitely hear Reed’s influence on Bowie now. Highlights: Vicious, Perfect Day, Walk on the Wild Side, I’m So Free.
Lou always captures the NYC spirit. This one transports me right there.
Lou Reed seems like a shithead but this album is pretty good.
There’s something about Reed’s voice that sounds unpracticed, unpolished, and often flat, and yet ultra cool. Or maybe that’s why he sounds so cool. This is an album for multiple repeat listens.
Great album. Perfect Day is an absolute masterpiece 4/5
I used to absolutely love this album when I was younger. It felt dangerous, cool, and a bit untouchable. Listening back now, I don’t quite hold it in the same reverence — and I can’t help wondering if Lou Reed is slightly overrated. That said, there’s no denying how strong this record is. The songwriting is sharp, the attitude effortless, and the atmosphere unmistakable. The “Perfect Day” demo is beautiful — stripped back and genuinely moving, showing the tenderness behind the bravado. Favourite tracks: It’s almost impossible to choose. “Vicious” is brilliantly biting, and “Walk on the Wild Side” is iconic for a reason — laid-back, stylish, and completely of its time. Least favourite: If I’m being picky, “Goodnight Ladies” — but even that has its charm. Album artwork: A perfect cover. Stark, cool, and effortlessly stylish Even if it doesn’t hit me quite the way it once did, it’s still a hugely important and influential album — and one I’ll always have some affection for.
LSD:n katkuinen helmi. Olin kuin limbossa kun tidal soitti Beatlesia tämän levyn jälkeen. Goodnight ladies, ladies goodnight!
Perfect Day to listen to this one. Goodnight Ladies.
9/9/24. Lou Reed is weird but one of my favorites! Great artistry, controversial lyrics, but memorable and interesting songs.
This is great work by Lou, so much more cohesive than White Light and maybe the best thing he did outside of the VU. Docking a point for his always weird misogyny--could've been a 5.
Man, have not listened to this for ages!! Always loved it though, particularly Bowie’s influence Satellite Of Love, yes!!
So cool
Way better than his other album. This has a couple of famous and more enjoyable songs!
It was a good album. Apart from some strange lyrics, I enjoyed listening to it
Almost like he put the good songs in an album and the bad one in the other.. just 2 years apart
I can't put my finger on why, but I kind of liked this. Maybe it was because it was morning and I was susceptible to some calmer stuff. I usually don't enjoy monotone singing that sounds like talking, but for some reason Lou worked just fine this time. He has some unorthodox timings that makes it interesting. The lyrics feels quite unfiltered as well, and somehow Lou sometimes gives off a bit of creep vibes, which I haven't experienced with many singers before. Overall I thought most songs brought something new and were interesting and fun to listen to. Probably not something I will put on that much, but really appreciated it this time. Going out on a limb with a weak 4.
A weird little album. The hits alone warrants a 4 with "Perfect Day", "Walk on the Wildside" and "Satellite of Love". The rest of the songs were quirky and different. The lyrics were quite funny as a plus. I think if it was a longer album maybe the quirkiness would get tiresome but as it stands it was a fun album. The tracks outside the hits, however, weren't really that memorable even if they were ok. Weak 4.
David Bowie and Mick Ronson's fingerprints are definitely all over this album, which is not a bad thing.
A classic Lou Reed album; I'm glad we got this one (and I had no idea it was released so long ago). I'd heard so many of these songs in other contexts (I'm guessing quite a number from "Trainspotting", I'm a bit embarrassed to admit), and I'm impressed that so many came from this album. And while it may say more about me than anything else, I doubt I'll ever get tired of listening to "Walk on the wild side" (although I definitely don't binge on it). "Vicious" is a great way to start the album, "Satellite of Love" an iconic classic, and I'm not sure why "Perfect day" works for me so well, but it does. And despite some remarkably campy songs interspersed throughout, I also enjoyed several of the songs I wasn't familiar with, particularly "Andy's chest" (apparently a different version of a Velvet Underground tune, and also apparently a tribute to Andy Warhol and his near death shooting), "Goodnight Ladies" (mainly because of the reference to TS Eliot's Wasteland), and parts of "Wagon Wheel". Interesting that a veritable constellation of luminaries assisted in the production and conception--David Bowie, Mick Ronson, Andy Warhol. And funny that the man on the back album photo packed a banana in his pants for the shot.
Solid album, though I still much prefer Berlin. Songs like Perfect Day, Walk on the Wild Side, and Satellite of Love are great of course, but several of the other songs are just a little too silly for me.
Really enjoyed this one. Particularly liked Make Up which was one I hadn't heard before
Estamos ante uno de los cantautores más importantes e influyentes del rock, considerado más un artista de culto más que una estrella. Seguramente influyó mucho su forma literaria de componer y su libertad y sensiblidad a la hora de afrontar temas en su momento poco convencionales, como las drogas y el sexo. Se le sitúa, de hecho, como un precursor sustancial para la revolución punk de los 70. Este fue su segundo trabajo en solitario, y digamos que tuvo la suerte de encontrarse con un David Bowie recién llegado al estrellato y fan declarado de la Velvet Underground. Con su producción (y la de su guitarrista, Mick Ronson) y apoyo Reed aplicó a Transformer los sonidos del glam rock. En el disco sobresalen el gran éxito internacional, "Walk on the Wild Side", homenaje a un grupo de travestis y drag queens reales que coincidieron con él junto a Warhol; y la maravillosa "Perfect Day" (inspiración de la reciente película de Wim Wenders de casi igual título), sobre la adicción y su efecto anestesiante de las emociones. Pero también me gustan canciones como "Vicious" y "Hangin' Round", donde la guitarra mantiene un punto 'hard' muy llamativo, y el cierre del disco, "Goodnight Ladies", con su mirada compasiva al protagonista de la historia que, después del desenfreno, se encuentra y siente totalmente solo en casa viendo la televisión.
Not the biggest fan of Lou. Liked this one better than expected
I knew a surprising amount of these songs, mostly through covers I think. It was a nice chill album, I don't think improved by listening on the tube - this needed to be a Sunday morning coffee album.
Pretty good actually Didn’t really understand the kinda nursery rhyme melody in a few of the songs Will have to look up some of the lyrics
eclectic
"Walk on the wild side" ist ja ein Klassiker, der Rest fällt ein wenig ab ...
Lou op zijn best...
Laid back and more subdued glam rock, but that's to be expected for those familiar with Lou Reed and his previous work. "Walk on the Wild Side" is the most notable track here (hip-hop heads will recognize that bassline sample...) as it sounds simultaneously seedy yet cool, indicative of the subject matter. I hadn't heard any of the other tracks prior to getting this album, so other ones that stood out to me were the sarcastic "Vicious", the softer "Perfect Day", and the more traditional glam rock-y "Satellite of Love". You can certainly hear Bowie's influence on this album. Yet Lou Reed is distinctively different from Bowie in many ways with his performance. "Transformer" is a fun jaunt and over quick enough to warrant another listen, so take a walk on the wild side one more time why don't ya?
4.5/5. Perfect Day is the last song I wanna hear before I overdose on heroin.
yaya
Good stuff, not quite a 5 though
i love dark alleyways now
First half, amazing. Second half, okay.
Lou Reed is a weird one for me - I feel like he just doesn't want to sing and just kinda talks, but somehow I also think he pulls it off. This album is his peak in my opinion, but even at his best I find some of his stuff too irritating to give him 5 stars so he's getting 4 (of which 3 belong to Bowie).
Is 'Perfect Day' about heroin? Well, regardless, it's an amazing song on an excellent album. Key tracks are "Vicious", "Perfect Day", "Walk on the Wild Side", and "Satellite of Love". "Satellite of Love" is the far superior satellite song over Dave Matthews Band's "Satellite". There was a bit more jazzy/musical-like sounds (see "New York Telephone Conversation" and "Goodnight Ladies") in here with horns etc than I remembered. I thought it was just the best parts of Velvet Underground but Lou definitely adds his own flair that is definitely not VU. The refined Velvet Underground stuff is still far superior. Still a classic album with a few amazing tracks.
I thought I was someone else: someone good. This line wrecked me when I first heard it. It still does.
Well played list. You’ve won me round on (non-Nico) Velvet Underground and now it seems a Lou Reed album. I always thought he was supposed to be a miserable bastard, but I found this quite light, happy and an interesting listen. Defo will listen again….
Fucking amazing
Começa extremamente bem com músicas excelentes, entre as quais, estão os maiores hits de Lou Reed - Vicious; Perfect Day; Walk on the Wild Side etc. Infelizmente, acho que o charme das primeiras músicas não se sustenta da mesma forma na segunda metade do álbum. As músicas não ficam ruins, mas definitivamente as primeiras são muito mais características e memoráveis. Resumindo: Os pontos altos do álbum são altíssimos, enquanto os baixos são, no pior dos cenários, medianos, ou seja, olhando para o conjunto, um álbum bem positivo, criativo e definitivamente influente.
Classic album that I have never listened too before in its entirety. Has a very good tracks vicious, perfect day, satellite of love but also has some mediocre ones for example make up and wagon wheel. Overall though enjoyed it.
This album calmed my infant right down and for that alone, 4/5 stars. Actually a nice album to listen to. Definitely putting this in my replay list
Highlights: Vicious, Perfect Day, Walk on the Wild Side, Make Up, Satellite of Love. In a nutshell: transformative. The singles are excellent. The rest of the album is a mixed bag. A little panto (New York Telephone Conversation), honky tonk piano forward (Hangin’ ‘Round) subtle sarcasm. Perfect Day is iconic. Makeup is an underrated ode to gender confidence and pride. A little front loaded. Still a good album. Overall: 7/10
The sound of NYC
Still perks my interest
Pleasantly surprised
This was a fun listen! Great voice and such unique, yet acceptable lyrics!
It's amazing.
Lou Reed is a pioneer. I always felt he has a spoken word punk style. II think he is special, like in a special category that lies outside mainstream but is of critical importance to the entire music world. Artists who are hard to put in a box because they make their own. Many musicans over many years have broken molds and designed theiir own boxes, but few can claim their place at their own table right up next to the bigwigs. The only way to understand this review is to listen to this album. Then it will come clear that where else is he supposed to fit in?
this was an awesome album, I really enjoyed it!
first listen oh, Bowie's on this?
Pretty fun album!
Interesting
a walk on the surprisingly mild side
When I started listening I thought this was going to be a mediocre album... But I was pleasantly surprised! I really really really enjoyed it! Favourite tracks: Perfect day Walk on the wild side New York Telephone Conversation I'm so free Goodnight Ladies
Great album with some legendary songs overall. Some songs leave a little to be desired particularly vocally but some of these are very essential so still gets a very respectable rating.
The 3 big songs on here are fucking great and perfect, known that for years. The rest of the album never did much for me but on this listen it’s grown on me a bit! Fucked with vicious, I’m so free, and hangin round. Rest of it sounded better than I remembered for the most part too.
Solid
good
Some classics on this album. Perfect day is perfection!
Day163 - don’t do drugs kids but if you do, try and be as cool as lou reed
Enjoyed the album
Muito bom! Deu pra ver claras inspirações de músicas que eu gosto em cima desse artista. Progressão de notas, tonalidade vocal, ou simplesmente ritmo. Fácil de entender porque alguém se inspiraria nele também.
Great album with iconic tracks!
I actually really enjoyed this album. His story telling in his songs is awesome. Highlights include: Vicious, Perfect Day, Good Night Ladies, Satellite of Love
Definitely deserves the mantle of a classic album. A few fillers, but some of Reed's greatest songs like Perfect Day, Satellite of Love and Walk on the wild side. 4/5
Pretty good, full of bops.
Not terribly interested in the first couple of tracks, but the album grew on me as it continued. Haven't listened to much Velvet Underground so I'm sure with time I'll be better able to place my thoughts on this as a piece in relation to the band. Standing alone though it was enjoyable, I think the deadpan vocal delivery can be a bit much for an entire album, but he mixed up the rest of the instrumentation as the album progressed that it kept me engaged.
Awesome and chill. 4.5
Now if Bowie sounded like this, maybe I’d actually like him. An extremely New York City record, and that makes me really like it. Definitely has a few kitschy low points, but while they’re not the songs I’d listen to on their own, I’m more than fine with them in the context of a full listen. Especially when the highlights are so high. Even at its worst, I still enjoy it a lot, in its queerness, in its eccentricities, in its alternative spirit.
Really enjoyed this whole album!
Its such a Perfect Day !!!!!!
Sounds a lot like the Ziggy Stardust album, Hangin' Around reminds me a lot of Sufragette City. Sounds great, really strange in parts but with very special moments too. Walk in the wild side is probably the album's best song, no shock it's as huge as it is. Definitely one of the best songs of all time. And Satellite of Love is a personal favourite. :) Solid 4!
Ohhh ittsss such a perfect day
Very solid album
never listened to this album before. only his more known songs. loved it.
Really interesting album. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
Hits, gems and a full musical spectrum. 4.5
"Walk on the Wild Side," "Andy's Chest," and "Perfect Day" are excellent songs. Not a great vocalist, but Loud Reed is a great songwriter.
Lou will always be one of the most important people in rock music for what he did with the Velvets, but also he had some fantastic solo stuff too. This is one of them, some stone cold classics singles on here, whole album flows by in no time with just great songwriting throughout. Man was a legend.
4.3 Album sounds great, bass playing stood out as a highlight. We know that walk on the wild side has an iconic bass line but the rest of the album has really interesting lines and sounds awesome in the mix. Mick Ronsons lead guitar is great too. And Reeds lyrics are while we are all here. side note coney island baby is my favorite Lou Reed song, just thought it needed to be said
Thought starting out today this would be a solid 5 based on its release right before my senior year of high school and how much we listened to it while playing cards. Lou really wanted to be a Brill Building pop radio songwriter (like Carole King-Gerry Goffin) and some great songs here reflect that. Side 1 is solidly great and includes an achingly lovely song that is in Elizabeth’s top ten of all time, Perfect Day. Also in her top 10, the lead track from The Velvet Underground’s debut album, Sunday Morning. And imagine what it was like to hear Walk on the Wild Side on Top 40 radio several times a day. Side 2 isn’t nearly as good as side 1, save for Satellite of Love, so the drop to a 4. The only other Lou album in the 1,001 is Berlin, my fave of his, a drugged out dirge song cycle that is kinda depressing subject matter-wise, but is all very lovely in its own way.
Vicious? Maybe, but there's a lot of soft shoeing and camp too. This album didn't make sense to me for many years, but I get it now, and it's excellent.
Great chill album
Pretty great overall. Walk on the wild side a notable single. Falls off a bit towards the end.
great album
Cute. 4/5
Definitely a lot better than anything Velvet Underground did, wonder why that is?
decent 7 had some rough spots (cough cough MAKE UP cough cough) but solid record nonetheless
I love David Bowie so I loved the production on this album. It is actually quite whimsical I thought. Some songs were meh especially the slower ones but I loved Wagon Wheel, Hangin' Around and New York Phone Conversations. New York Phone Conversations sounds so much like it belongs in a musical.
Enjoyable when in the right mood
Another one I want to give a 4.5. Not feeling this atm but on I plough
First time listening to the album. I am a fan of Velvet Underground. I have heard some of these songs on various soundtracks but not as intended on album set form. Very much liked it. Favorite Tracks: Satellite of Love, Goodnight Ladies, Wagon Wheel
Great album! I know a lot of these songs already, but have honestly never listened to an entire Lou Reed album. Glad I did, and I will for sure listen to this again as well as seek out more.
Really enjoyed this listen. I listened to it before, but was feeling it a lot this time. Not amazing, but very solid. Could see it creeping up the ratings over time. 3.75/5
An undeniable classic that I mostly vibe with, but could go the rest of my life without hearing “Perfect Day” again. B
pretty much on par with velvet projects
Smooth album. Good music when you just hang around :-)
Excellent album! A real snorter full of great tunes!
Glam/pop rock. I am kind of at a loss for words for this album. Not because it's so good or so bad, but it's just so different. At least from what I was expecting. A very artsy, poetic album, Lou Reed fills each song with his deadpan delivery. I really thought I would get tired of it but I definitely found the charm in it. I won't pretend to know what each song was about, it was hard to pay attention and the lyrics were sometimes just a little too odd. I found each song to be very catchy, especially choruses. Nothing about the instrumentals really stood out in terms of like, certain instruments being written or performed well. I just overall liked the variety in instruments and song genres. A very artsy album in that way. Love some of the vocal "ba ba bas" and "do do doos" and stuff like that, always a big fan. Overall a very fun oddball of an album with very strong songwriting. Might revisit the whole thing but otherwise only select songs. 4/5
I dig Lou Reed
This album is amazing! Love the grooves and it’s obvious how much he influenced current artists like Kevin Morby, one of my favorites.
Tre ting jeg er spesielt imponert over med dette albumet: 1. Hvordan Lou Reed blander gamle sjangeruttrykk med moderne tekster. 2. I hvilken grad Lou Reed greier å lage melodilinjer som høres tidløse ut, og produsere sanger som de fleste bare kan drømme om. 3. Hvordan Reed fugnerer som bindeleddet mellom tidligere rock og nyere punk. Ikke helt min kopp te, men jeg må ta av meg hatten for nivået på plata.
It took me most of my life to fully appreciate and get into Lou Reed. Even now, I wouldn't say I am a huge fan of his music. His work is sometimes too aloof for me, which is probably why a lot of people like him so much. "Transformer" not only has two of Reed's biggest hits but it also has "Vicious," "I'm So Free," "Satellite of Love" and "Wagon Wheel" which are some of his best tracks. This is an excellent album to start with in an effort to determine if Reed's version of glam rock is favorable to you and your ears. Excellent album and "Perfect Day" is a perfect song.
All good except for the horn heavy songs.
If not his best solo album, it's certainly his most recognizable. It set the pace for his post-VU trajectory. Sometimes challenging, sometimes breathtaking but always an artist.
Great album - you can hear the Bowie influence on production from the get-go. Reed particularly at this time tells tales not otherwise heard and does so with a frankness that is unique. The mix of musical styles including what feels like Broadway musical on New York Telephone Conversation is neat, although includes a couple of misses. The inconsistency is the only thing that keeps this from a 5 star in my opinion.
Cool!
Lou Reed is such a a weird combination of brilliance and mediocrity. Walk on the Wild Side is hilarious and catchy and weirdly poignant, and a lot of the other songwriting is charming. Lou Reed is at times an objectively terrible singer, but there are times when he delivers something great.
I could easily rate this highly just because of its ‘classic’ status, but I am rating it highly because, aside from its impact and the argument that it did many things ‘first’, it is a fantastic album. It isn’t just heralded ‘classics’ like Perfect Day and Walk On the Wild Side that make this album great, although these may indeed be my two favourites. The majority of the remaining tracks pack almost the same glam rock punch.
Love it! very mellow and not boring and doesnt sound like everything else that was happening in this era and much love to the velvet undergound 3.5-4.0 for me
Lot of the music that I listen to is around this time period but why oh why haven't I given enough recognition to Lou. Well it was about time
One GREAT song. Rest of the album isn’t bad but that one hit outshines them all.
Aware of Lou Reed but never listened to any of his albums until now. This was great
Good shit, Lou Reed.
First one back for a while, actually pretty good. A few bangers I already knew on there, but a swell album all round.
#3 Perfect Day, ein wahnsinns Hit. Filmmusik. #5 genauso.
I feel torn. Some of the tracks were very good, but others seemed out of place. Overall I'd give it a 7.5/10
Important for indie
I always liked "Walk on the Wild Side". Interesting that there's actually a second track on the album, also about crossdressing - Makeup. Pretty good too. The third, of three, top tracks on this album is naturally "Perfect Day" Apart from those tracks, everything else is a little too Avant Garde / over theatrical for me. Nevertheless, those three good tracks catapult it to 4 stars
Walk on the Wild Side is one of my all time favorites and Andy’s Chest is great as well. Overall the album didn’t fully hold my attention, but there are some great songs
Outside of Velvet Underground, I never paid much attention to Lou Reed solo. But this was a very cool listen. Perfect Day and Satellite of Love were nice re-visits and the Bowie/Ronson production is very apparent given some similar sonic styles appearing here just like the Bowie albums themselves during this same time period. An easy 4 for its uniqueness, influence and staying power.
Bowie keeps popping up! He produced this album, too! I do like it quite a bit. Walk on the Wild Side, Perfect Day, and Satellite of Love (my fave) are enough to get this 4 stars from me. But once again I’m gummied-up and don’t have anything insightful to say. 4/5
4+/5
Mostly pretty sweet! I definitely lean more towards the VU sounding tracks over those that are what I'd say are more Bowie sounding. The quirky, awkward, deanpan vocals really do just work well for Lou and makes that album a really interesting listen. 7/10
"Perfect Day" and "Satellite of Love" were the tops for me though I liked a bunch of the tracks. Overall I thought it was a pretty fun album
I must be averaging a Velvet Underground, or Velvet Adjacent, album at about 1 in 6. It’s also amazing how many times - when you do a bit of reading up - how often Bowie is in the background. This has both, and it works. Some genuinely great tracks, mixed with some other solid bit and pieces of various genres.
I like the combo of styles, but his voice could use some work ;)
Perfect Day - это одна из величайших песен в истории музыки. Изначально про героин, в абсолютно нереальном постмодернистском повороте событий ставшая гимном вот этой спокойной жизни и радости мелочам (см. отличный Perfect Days). И, собственно, почему бы и нет? Песня, в которой, на самом деле, можно найти самые разные смыслы, к которой можно относиться по-своему и быть в этом правым. Этот альбом чувствуется как альбом Дэвида Боуи-не-только-продюссера, особенно в суперской Satellite of Love. Не идеальный, но очень хороший альбом. Лучшая песня - Perfect Day.
The roller-coaster ride that was Lou Reed's career had to have a snapshot that would last forever and Transformer was that snapshot. It would come to define Lou, for better or worse as he would set out to subvert and distort the perceptions people had of him based on this. But, man, what a perception. At times reflective, bombastic, revelatory, problematic and rollicking, it comes as no surprise that those who flocked to this would want to come back for more. For the first time, and what would end up being not for the last time, Lou Reed had struck a poignant note to the masses; funny how, in a fell swoop, he would tear it all down. Favorites: Vicious, Andy's Chest, Perfect Day, Hangin' Round, Walk on the Wild Side, Make Up, Satellite of Love, Wagon Wheel.
Great album with the classic songs "Perfect Day" and "Take a Walk on the Wild Side". I'd never heard any of the other songs off this album before, but they were all pretty good. Great bluesy sound. Overall a good album
Absolute essential
This album is delightful. Perfect Day and Walk on the Wild Side themselves make it great. There's something about his skewed take on things and slightly off key voice that I love.
听时有些迷幻，每一首的心情都不同，但总有一些幽郁，听起来没什么后劲
Transformer I remember buying this at Uni and quite liking it, although I haven’t listened in a long time. I must have known at the time that Bowie and Ronson produced it but that felt like news to me today. And listening to it their fingerprints are all over it. The guitar on Vicious (and throughout), the strings on Perfect Day, the bass and drums on Hangin’ Around, the tuba on Make Up. LOVE Bowie on backing vocals on the coda of Satellite of Love. Also didn’t realise Klaus Voormann played bass on some of the tracks . Perfect Day and Walk on the Wild Side are more examples of those overfamiliar songs that really are superb when you properly listen to them. Iv’e always loved Vicious and Satellite of Love is a stone cold classic. Listening through today, aside from the biggies, Andy’s Chest, Hangin’ Around, Wagon Wheel (GREAT guitar on this) and I’m so Free stood out. I wasn’t as keen on Make Up, New York Telephone Conversation and Goodnight Ladies - a bit underwhelming and feel more like exercises in production and arrangement rather than actual songs. I do like Lou Reed and his style of songwriting and really like his vocals, but I’m not sure there are quite enough good songs on here, and without Ronson I think it would be more of a struggle to get through those weaker tracks. I don’t know his solo work that well, but I do love the Velvet Underground and listening to this it feels like he does need some interesting collaborators to help elevate some of his more mundane moments or pick up some song writing slack. One of those funny ones to rate - the highs are exceptional and although the lows aren’t terrible or too numerous they are a bit deflating, so it’s between a 3 and a 4. Just because of Vicious, Perfect Day, Walk on the Wild Side, Satellite of Love and Wagon Wheel I’ll say 4. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Good Album
Couple of real classics on here. Perfect Day is my favorite. I like these and can listen to most of them if they came up in my playlist.
Great,lots of different styles
Owned this one for a while and probably never gave it enough love beyond Perfect Day and Walk On the Wild Side. It’s much more than that, really consistent and enjoyable listen. Tails off a bit at the end or it could even be a 5.
Good album- great music and well written
Yeah there are some bangers on here. Lou Reed is a wacky character and I'm all there for it. The end of Satellite of Love is dope. Fav songs: - Vicious - Perfect Day - Hangin Round - Walk on the Wild Side - Satellite of Love
"Transformer" von Lou Reed ist natürlich ein absoluter Klassiker. "Perfect day" und "Walk in the wild Side" die tollen Songs, die in der ewigen Bestenliste auftauchen. Und die Stimme von Lou ist einfach sowas von einzigartig. Sehr schön.
Fun, emotional, lively but slow, old school (good and bad)
This reminds me of my mom - take a walk on the wild side.
Lyrics are very tactile, simple - Production quality is amazing.
His most accessible album, which also means that this is the album where his horrible singing is most at full display. Four stars out of five, I will not elaborate further.
This was a good album. If your not familiar with Lou Reed than this is a great starting point. I’ve known about him for many years, but never really had a chance to digest his music. I want to say that I can hear the David Bowie influence, but I’m not to sure who really influenced who, but if you like early David Bowie, than this will be right up your alley.
Great varied album that is never boring. Lou Reed proves he can really write some great tunes, only a little bit odd at least compared to what he was doing previously. Really enjoyed this one
I loved this album, it was one of those albums full of great songs I didn’t know who wrote them. It is my also my music genre so I might be biased
Transformative. 4.5
Cool, with an almost elegant sleaze and immaculate production. A lot more to dig here than just the popular singles.
Love Lou Reed. And this is a very very Lou Reed kind of album.
Liked it then, still like it now. There are a couple of songs the drop it to 4/5 but still a great listen.
Reminded me of dire straights
I liked this a lot more than the Velvet Underground, weird in a fun way that kept me engaged all the way through.
Yes very Important album