Velvet Underground

I was suprised they didn't have a thread yet. Anyone like them? They have a unique style which you just gotta love. Great lyrics too. Same goes for Lou Reed solo.

They sound like my 15 year old cousin's band... and in a bad day.

Of course, Lou Reed is a poet.

I like the Velvet Underground, unfortunately, I have only come across a few songs of theirs, but I'll be sure to pick up an album next time I can.

I absolutely adore the velvet underground

I like some of their stuff.

"Rock & Roll" comes to mind.

The Velvet Underground was one of Andy Warhol's greatest works..

I like them quite a bit...they take a bit of getting used to, kind of an acquired taste I guess..

I love Waiting for My Man, New Age, Rock & Roll ...and of course...Sweet Jane.

I like the track about the guy who posts himself to his lady, only to meet life-defying knife tragedy upon his arrival. I've genuinely only heard about 4 other tracks. Ever.

Recommendations?

All fans of alternative and punk music should buy all four studio albums. My favorite album is White Light/White Heat, just because Sister Ray blows my mind.

I hate punk music and love the VU. Hence, I don't see the connection.

Perhaps the connection is (IMHO) that you don't have to be a very skillful musician to have a band. But this is just an opinion and sometimes you do find skillful musicians in punk groups (Rancid's bass player for example).

"Influential" sums them up in one word.

I'd say that Lou Reed solo is actually much better than the VU. He is like Bob Dylan in many ways, combining a not so great singing voice and not so great music with brilliant lyrics and also adding that little extra that makes it so fucking great.

I like the Velvet Underground. I only have TVU & Nico though.

Lou Reed's Berlin is highly recommended. Possibly one of the most depressing and moving albums ever. It really hits you hard and is almost a pain to sit through. Yet it is so beautiful, just brilliant.