Sam wonders whether it’s time to bury the hatchet with Dave.
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Nov 122007
Hearing Lou’s music as it was meant to sound requires a little work in today’s clip. The interviewer asks questions in English and French; Lou seems to understand whatever’s thrown his way and answer back in English. French subtitles will aid our French-speaking readers. First, Lou discusses the universality of New York humor and love. Then, as the YouTube clock runs down to the 4:05 mark, a discussion of the album Magic & Loss ensues. A minute later, after the interviewer bemoans the public’s dismissal of this masterpiece and encourages viewers to revisit the album, our always forward-thinking hero says, “Now they should hear the new one, then they should go back and listen to Magic & Loss.”
To those of you who have questioned the point of this Rock Town Hall series, I hope this answers some of your questions. Believe Lou: hear his music as it was meant to sound and see if it doesn’t enrich your experience of hearing earlier releases as well.
Oct 152007
It’s all in the strings!
It was recently reported that a visitor to the Halls of Rock expressed dismay at our Lou Reed…As His Music Was Meant to Sound! series, claiming it cast our hero in less-than-flattering terms. It was recommended that we watch video from the Velvet Underground’s reunion shows instead. Visitor, we value your recommendation, and we hope you log in to see the fruits of your rock labors. Complete with the headless Cronenberg guitar; a mullet; and a shiny, puffy leather jacket, Rock Town Hall proudly presents Lou Reed…As His Music Was Really Meant to Sound!
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Oct 122007
Hail, hail rock ‘n roll!
Sep 182007
Pitchfork interviews a kinder, gentler Lou, who speaks of Germans covering Metal Machine Music, his own music’s influence on himself, and his quest for the perfect sound. Mad props to Oats for passing this along.
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Sep 092007
Aug 282007
Only a woman can love a man…
