VELVET UNDERGROUND, The - Loaded (Alternate Version) - CRYSTAL CLEAR VINYL LP
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The VELVET UNDERGROUND
Loaded (Alternate Version)
Rhino US
crystal clear vinyl LP (indie exclusive) Cat: RCV 1726834Rel: 28 Oct 24
Indie/Alternative Side 1 - Track 1. Who Loves The Sun (alternate mix) Side 1 - Track 2. Sweet Jane (Early version) Side 1 - Track 3. Rock & Roll (demo) Side 1 - Track 4. Cool It Down (Early version) Side 1 - Track 5. New Age (Full-length version) Side 2 - Track 1. Head Held High (Early version) Side 2 - Track 2. Lonesome Cowboy Bill (Early version) Side 2 - Track 3. I Found A Reason (demo) Side 2 - Track 4. Train Round The Bend (alternate mix) Side 2 - Track 5. Oh! Sweet Nuthin' (Early version)
In the summer of 1970, The Velvet Underground, now fronted by Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison, delivered Loaded, an album bursting with melody, emotion, and New York City's gritty essence. Despite personnel shiftsiDoug Yule replacing John Cale and Mo Tucker absent on maternity leaveithe band crafted what would become a rock classic. With Atlantic Records demanding hits, Loaded was a tongue-in-cheek nod to their drug-fueled reputation, yet the album is packed with catchy, proto-punk gems. Opening with the breezy 'Who Loves the Sun', the record transitions into the unforgettable 'Sweet Jane' and 'Rock & Roll', both essential rock anthems. These tracks encapsulate the blend of beauty and dissonance that defines The Velvets' soundia sweet, jangly exterior with darker undercurrents. Loaded has it all: heartfelt ballads like 'I Found A Reason' and 'New Age' and the explosive energy of 'Head Held High.' The record's final track, 'Oh Sweet Nuthin'', is a slow-building masterpiece with Sterling Morrison's sometimes overlooked guitar work on full display . While it's more accessible than previous albums, Loaded remains a definitive reflection of the band's gritty artistry and the spirit of NYC.
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