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Lou Reed- Words & Music, May 1965 - Metallic Silver Vinyl (Limited Ed. Exclusive)

SKU: 826853418843
$ 745.00
Lou Reed- Words & Music, May 1965 - Metallic Silver Vinyl (Limited Ed. Exclusive)
Lou Reed- Words & Music, May 1965 - Metallic Silver Vinyl (Limited Ed. Exclusive)

Limited silver colored vinyl LP pressing. Light in the Attic Records, in cooperation with Laurie Anderson, proudly announces the inaugural title in their ongoing Lou Reed Archive Series: Words & Music, May 1965. Released in tandem with the late artist's 80th birthday celebrations, the album offers an extraordinary, unvarnished, and plainly poignant insight into one of America's true poet-songwriters. Capturing Reed in his formative years, this previously unreleased collection of songs-penned by a young Lou Reed, recorded to tape with the help of future bandmate John Cale, and mailed to himself as a "poor man's copyright"-remained sealed in it's original envelope and unopened for nearly 50 years. It's contents embody some of the most vital, groundbreaking contributions to American popular music committed to tape in the 20th century. Through examination of these songs rooted firmly in the folk tradition, we see clearly Lou's lasting influence on the development of modern American music - from punk to art-rock and everything in between. A true time capsule, these recordings not only memorialize the nascent sparks of what would become the seeds of the incredibly influential Velvet Underground; they also cement Reed as a true observer with an innate talent for synthesizing and distilling the world around him into pure sonic poetry.

Track List

  1. I'm Waiting for the Man - May 1965 Demo
  2. Men of Good Fortune - May 1965 Demo
  3. Heroin - May 1965 Demo
  4. Too Late - May 1965 Demo
  5. Buttercup Song - May 1965 Demo
  6. Walk Alone - May 1965 Demo
  7. Buzz Buzz Buzz - May 1965 Demo
  8. Pale Blue Eyes - May 1965 Demo
  9. Stockpile - May 1965 Demo
  10. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams - May 1965 Demo
  11. I'm Waiting for the Man - May 1965 Alternate Version (CD/Cassette Only)
  12. Gee Whiz - 1958 Rehearsal (CD/Cassette Only)
  13. Baby
  14. Let Me Follow You Down - 1963/64 Home Recording (CD/Cassette Only)
  15. Michael
  16. Row the Boat Ashore - 1963/64 Home Recording (CD/Cassette Only)
  17. Don't Think Twice
  18. It's All Right (Partial) - 1963/64 Home Recording (CD/Cassette Only)
  19. W ; X
  20. Y
  21. Z Blues - 1963/64 Home Recording (CD/Cassette Only)
  22. Lou's 12-Bar Instrumental - 1963/64 Home Recording (CD/Cassette Only)

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Format: New Vinyl/Rock

Lou Reed- Words & Music, May 1965 - Metallic Silver Vinyl (Limited Ed. Exclusive)

SKU: 826853418843
$ 745.00

Release Date: 10.21.22

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> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to three copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples the same title, your subsequent orders will be cancelled.

Limited silver colored vinyl LP pressing. Light in the Attic Records, in cooperation with Laurie Anderson, proudly announces the inaugural title in their ongoing Lou Reed Archive Series: Words & Music, May 1965. Released in tandem with the late artist's 80th birthday celebrations, the album offers an extraordinary, unvarnished, and plainly poignant insight into one of America's true poet-songwriters. Capturing Reed in his formative years, this previously unreleased collection of songs-penned by a young Lou Reed, recorded to tape with the help of future bandmate John Cale, and mailed to himself as a "poor man's copyright"-remained sealed in it's original envelope and unopened for nearly 50 years. It's contents embody some of the most vital, groundbreaking contributions to American popular music committed to tape in the 20th century. Through examination of these songs rooted firmly in the folk tradition, we see clearly Lou's lasting influence on the development of modern American music - from punk to art-rock and everything in between. A true time capsule, these recordings not only memorialize the nascent sparks of what would become the seeds of the incredibly influential Velvet Underground; they also cement Reed as a true observer with an innate talent for synthesizing and distilling the world around him into pure sonic poetry.

Track List

  1. I'm Waiting for the Man - May 1965 Demo
  2. Men of Good Fortune - May 1965 Demo
  3. Heroin - May 1965 Demo
  4. Too Late - May 1965 Demo
  5. Buttercup Song - May 1965 Demo
  6. Walk Alone - May 1965 Demo
  7. Buzz Buzz Buzz - May 1965 Demo
  8. Pale Blue Eyes - May 1965 Demo
  9. Stockpile - May 1965 Demo
  10. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams - May 1965 Demo
  11. I'm Waiting for the Man - May 1965 Alternate Version (CD/Cassette Only)
  12. Gee Whiz - 1958 Rehearsal (CD/Cassette Only)
  13. Baby
  14. Let Me Follow You Down - 1963/64 Home Recording (CD/Cassette Only)
  15. Michael
  16. Row the Boat Ashore - 1963/64 Home Recording (CD/Cassette Only)
  17. Don't Think Twice
  18. It's All Right (Partial) - 1963/64 Home Recording (CD/Cassette Only)
  19. W ; X
  20. Y
  21. Z Blues - 1963/64 Home Recording (CD/Cassette Only)
  22. Lou's 12-Bar Instrumental - 1963/64 Home Recording (CD/Cassette Only)

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