In the noughties, Lou Reed brought his critically acclaimed masterpiece to the stage in order to subject it to renewed scrutiny. The difference from 1973: The songs are just good songs, no longer an abyss, no artist revealing himself.
Of course, the original recording of “Berlin” remains unmatched. Although the work was considered a disappointment when it was published in 1973. Of course, many critics expected a second “Transformer” in those glittering glam rock days. Some shrill, frivolous entertainment and a few good quick kicks. Instead there was great drama full of drug misery and death, plus orchestral arrangements by Jack Bruce,…
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