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The Velvet Underground: The ‘Reset’ Button
Episode 15
Episode date - November 3, 2023
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The late ‘70s weren’t a particularly good time for Velvet Underground ex-bandmates, but that was true of virtually any artist from the ‘60s who was still hanging on.
Times were changing, and although it seemed highly unlikely that Lou Reed or John Cale would lose their cool mystique (and they didn’t), they didn’t seem to know how to confidently move forward either. There are good moments (and we cover them) but none of the albums in this episode could be considered ‘classic’. At best, the most well-known record in this group is famous for being notorious and unbearable. Still, it happened, and I’m here to cover it, warts and all. So, we rip our way through a few albums by both Lou Reed and John Cale, heading for better times.
Featured Tracks:
Mr. Wilson – John Cale
Guts – John Cale
Metal Machine Music (excerpt) – Lou Reed
My Maria – John Cale
China Sea – John Cale
Cable Hogue – John Cale
I Keep a Close Watch – John Cale
Nowhere at ALL – Lou Reed
Crazy Feeling – Lou Reed
Coney Island Baby – Lou Reed
Channel 154 - The Velvet Underground
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