Despite its initial lack of commercial success, The Velvet Underground’s third album left a lasting legacy, shaping and inspiring countless musicians in the years to come.
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Co-produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, Reed’s second studio affair is a great place to start for those unfamiliar with the Velvet Underground frontman’s solo repertoire.
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The pink clouds on the album’s cover highlight just how different this album’s sonic landscape is compared to the band’s previous color palette of blacks, greys, and shadows.
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