Name: Transformer
Brand: Lou Reed

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

88985349031

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r11224185]

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Remastered under Lou's direct personal supervision.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-06-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Sony

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

889853490318

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

07863651322

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With two bonus acoustic demos of Hangin Round and Perfect Day.

2006-04-17

5099750446720

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Lou Reed

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

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Lou Reed was an American musician, songwriter, poet, and photographer. Born on March 2, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, he began his music career in high school and later formed bands during his time at Syracuse University. He was deeply influenced by his professor Delmore Schwartz. In 1964, he co-founded the band The Velvet Underground with John Cale. After leaving the band in 1970, Reed signed a contract with RCA Records and continued to perform until shortly before his death in October 27, 2013.

Reed's diverse talents allowed him to excel as both a musician and a writer. His unique blend of rock music and poetic lyrics set him apart from other artists of his time. Throughout his career, he released numerous albums that showcased his distinctive style and garnered critical acclaim.

In addition to his musical achievements, Reed also had a passion for photography. His photographs captured intimate moments and offered a glimpse into his artistic vision beyond music.

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Lou Reed's second solo album Transformer is an album that everyone should own. It was the moment when the seventies poster boy for shock-rock therapy found a balance between unbelievably catchy tunes and proto punk reportage from the gutters of Manhattan. It includes Walk on the Wild Side, Perfect Day and Satellite of Love. It was produced and features David Bowie and Mick Ronson.

CD - With two bonus acoustic demos of Hangin Round and Perfect Day.

Transformer

Music GB

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