Album artwork for Rock N Roll Animal by Lou Reed

Lou Reed has always dabbled in contrasts, so it comes as no surprise that the follow-up to his darkly serious concept album Berlin was a commercially oriented, good-time rock and roll fest. Rock n' Roll Animal is a live set that finds reed stretching out on some of his best-loved Velvet Underground tunes with the help of his crack touring band at the time. Though the songs are somewhat given to stylistic excess, the overall sound is streamlined, accessible, and visceral. The twin guitar attack of Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter help transform Velvet classics like White Light White Heat, Sweet Jane, and Rock 'n' Roll into pomp / glam-rock showpieces, complete with extended arrangements, elaborate instrumental sections, and of course, plenty of long guitar solos.

Standard Vinyl housed in Gatefold Sleeve. Remastered under Lou's direct personal supervision.

Lou Reed

Rock N Roll Animal

We Are Vinyl
Album artwork for Rock N Roll Animal by Lou Reed
LP

£27.99

Black
Released 12/01/2018Catalogue Number

88985349041

Learn more
Lou Reed

Rock N Roll Animal

We Are Vinyl
Album artwork for Rock N Roll Animal by Lou Reed
LP

£27.99

Black
Released 12/01/2018Catalogue Number

88985349041

Learn more

Lou Reed has always dabbled in contrasts, so it comes as no surprise that the follow-up to his darkly serious concept album Berlin was a commercially oriented, good-time rock and roll fest. Rock n' Roll Animal is a live set that finds reed stretching out on some of his best-loved Velvet Underground tunes with the help of his crack touring band at the time. Though the songs are somewhat given to stylistic excess, the overall sound is streamlined, accessible, and visceral. The twin guitar attack of Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter help transform Velvet classics like White Light White Heat, Sweet Jane, and Rock 'n' Roll into pomp / glam-rock showpieces, complete with extended arrangements, elaborate instrumental sections, and of course, plenty of long guitar solos.

Standard Vinyl housed in Gatefold Sleeve. Remastered under Lou's direct personal supervision.