Name: The Velvet Underground
Brand: The Velvet Underground

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Catalogue number

4703867

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-03-16

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Supplier GB

Universal

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Standard:20

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0602547038678

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Black LP

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The Velvet Underground

Genre GB

Classic

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The Velvet Underground is a rock 'n' roll group hailing from New York. They are widely recognized for their association with Andy Warhol's artwork and are often regarded as one of the most significant and influential groups of their time.

Formed in the 1960s, the original members included Lou Reed on vocals, guitar, and piano; John Cale on vocals, electric viola, organ, and bass guitar; Sterling Morrison on vocals, guitar, and bass guitar; and Maureen Tucker on percussion. Although Angus MacLise was the initial drummer, he did not officially record with the band.

In 1996, The Velvet Underground was honored by being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame as performers. Their unique sound and artistic contributions continue to resonate with music enthusiasts worldwide.

Velvet Underground's self-titled third album seemed like the debut of a new band. John Cale had left (replaced by Doug Yule) and the group became, for all intents and purposes, Lou Reed's back-up band. 

The songs actually sounded like rock music and John Cale's screeching musicality was reworked into songs that featured Sterling Morrison's most eloquent guitar accompaniment. Reed's songwriting moved beyond the armed-to-disarm approach of the previous two albums towards a spiritual level of empathy with the human race - a change that wouldn't go unnoticed. 

The man who once begged someone to 'nullify (his) life' ("Heroin") was now asking Jesus to "'help me find my proper place,' and whooping his way through the equally inspiring "Beginning To See The Light". To this day, every song on Velvet Underground sounds like a breakthrough. In short, this album showcased the human side of Lou Reed's songwriting. Unobstructed by walls of sonic noise, Reed's insight and genius was finally allowed to shine through.

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