“lou reed”

Containing a body of work that spans more than three decades, "Pass Thru Fire" is a stunning collection of the lyrics of an American original. Through his many incarnations-from proto punk to glam rocker to elder statesman of the avant garde-Lou Reed's work has maintained an undeniable vividness and... More

As the songwriter who "brought plainspoken realism to rock and roll" (New York Times), Lou Reed has long been considered a keen-eyed observer of the American social scene, as well as a brilliant musician. Reed studied with the poet Delmore Schwartz, and this fact, along with Reed's native incisivene... More

"The Raven" includes Reed's distinctive takes on Poe's most celebrated works, as well as song lyrics written for the 2001 musical. "The Raven" is a fascinating meeting between a dark chronicler of the 20th century and his 19th-century counterpart.A massive textual reworking of the infamous poem "The... More

Berlin is a concept album that represented a brave departure from the familiar sounds and themes of Lou Reed's earlier solo work, a tragic tale about heartbreak and addiction meant to be played live as a rock opera, in the vein of The Who's Tommy. But its poor reception meant that plans for a live p... More