Lou Reed - The Sire Years, Complete Albums Box [2015] (10 x CDs)

LOU REED

Lou Reed - The Sire Years, Complete Albums Box [2015] (10 x CDs)

 Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician and songwriter. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band The Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades. Although not commercially successful during its existence, the Velvet Underground came to be regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of underground and alternative rock music. Reed's distinctive deadpan voice, poetic and transgressive lyrics, and experimental guitar playing were trademarks throughout his long career.

The Lou Reed - The Sire Years,Complete Albums Box is a specially priced ten-disc box set that includes the full collection of eight albums that Lou Reed recorded during his tenure with Sire Records. These albums span various periods of Reed’s career and showcase his distinctive musical style and lyrical prowess. 

This box set provides a comprehensive journey through Lou Reed’s creative evolution, from his early solo work to his later experimental endeavors. It’s a must-have for fans and a testament to Reed’s enduring impact on rock music.

Let’s embark on a musical journey through a captivating ten-disc box set that encapsulates the artistic evolution of a legendary musician. Within this treasure trove, you’ll find a kaleidoscope of sounds, each album a chapter in the life of an enigmatic artist.

CD01 resonates with the raw energy of city streets, the pulse of New York captured in gritty lyrics and electric guitar riffs. It’s like stepping into a smoky dive bar where stories unfold.

CD02 a collaborative masterpiece with John Cale and pays homage to a visionary. Picture two old friends reminiscing about their mentor, Andy Warhol, over late-night coffee. Their voices intertwine, painting vivid memories.

CD03 delves into the human experience, loss, mortality, and the fragile threads that bind us. It’s a contemplative walk along the shoreline, waves whispering secrets.

CD04 invites you to a cozy fireside chat. Reed’s voice, warm and weathered, spins tales of love, longing, and twilight musings. The acoustic guitar strums like a faithful companion.

CD05 transports you to a dimly lit concert hall. The crowd hushes as Reed steps onstage. His gravelly voice weaves magic, turning familiar tunes into intimate confessions.

CD06 defies conventions. Synthesizers hum, beats pulse, and Reed experiments fearlessly. Imagine stardust settling on a laboratory floor, a cosmic collision of art and science.

CD07/08 is inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, is a moonlit seance. Reed channels the macabre, reciting dark poetry over haunting melodies. It’s a midnight train ride through haunted landscapes.

CD09/10 captures a live performance—the crowd’s energy palpable. Reed’s guitar wails, and the audience sways. It’s a celebration of imperfections, of being gloriously alive.

Immerse yourself in this box set. Listening back to Reed's Sire Years is a trip through Reed's later career, and his consistency as a recording artist makes for a remarkable aural expedition. Let the music be your compass, guiding you through Lou Reed’s labyrinthine soul. Each track whispers secrets, invites reflection, and leaves an indelible mark. (B)

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Track lists

CD01

01 Lou Reed - Romeo Had Juliette 3:10

02 Lou Reed - Halloween Parade 3:33

03 Lou Reed - Dirty Blvd. 3:30

04 Lou Reed - Endless Cycle 4:00

05 Lou Reed - There Is No Time 3:45

06 Lou Reed - Last Great American Whale 3:41

07 Lou Reed - Beginning Of A Great Adventure 4:56

08 Lou Reed - Busload Of Faith 4:50

09 Lou Reed - Sick Of You 3:24

10 Lou Reed - Hold On 3:25

11 Lou Reed - Good Evening Mr. Waldheim 4:35

12 Lou Reed - Xmas In February 2:55

13 Lou Reed - Strawman 5:54

14 Lou Reed - Dime Store Mystery 5:02

CD02

01 Lou Reed; John Cale - Smalltown 2:04

02 Lou Reed; John Cale - Open House 4:17

03 Lou Reed; John Cale - Style It Takes 2:53

04 Lou Reed; John Cale - Work 2:37

05 Lou Reed; John Cale - Trouble With Classicists 3:41

06 Lou Reed; John Cale - Starlight 3:27

07 Lou Reed; John Cale - Faces And Names 4:11

08 Lou Reed; John Cale - Images 3:29

09 Lou Reed; John Cale - Slip Away (A Warning) 3:04

10 Lou Reed; John Cale - It Wasn't Me 3:29

11 Lou Reed; John Cale - I Believe 3:17

12 Lou Reed; John Cale - Nobody But You 3:44

13 Lou Reed; John Cale - A Dream 6:33

14 Lou Reed; John Cale - Forever Changed 4:50

15 Lou Reed; John Cale - Hello It's Me 3:02

CD03

01 Lou Reed - Dorita (The Spirit) 1:08

02 Lou Reed - What's Good (The Thesis) 3:21

03 Lou Reed - Power And Glory (The Situation) 4:23

04 Lou Reed - Magician (Internally) 6:23

05 Lou Reed - Sword Of Damocles (Externally) 3:41

06 Lou Reed - Goodby Mass (In A Chapel Bodily Termination) 4:23

07 Lou Reed - Cremation (Ashes To Ashes) 2:54

08 Lou Reed - Dreamin' (Escape) 5:06

09 Lou Reed - No Chance (Regret) 3:15

10 Lou Reed - Warrior King (Revenge) 4:26

11 Lou Reed - Harry's Circumcision (Reverie Gone Astray) 5:28

12 Lou Reed - Gassed And Stoked (Loss) 4:18

13 Lou Reed - Power And Glory Part Ii (Magic / Transformation) 2:56

14 Lou Reed - Magic And Loss (The Summation) 6:39

CD04

01 Lou Reed - Egg Cream 5:18

02 Lou Reed - Nyc Man 4:56

03 Lou Reed - Finish Line 3:22

04 Lou Reed - Trade In 4:57

05 Lou Reed - Hang On To Your Emotions 3:46

06 Lou Reed - Sex With Your Parents (Motherfucker) 3:37

07 Lou Reed - Hookywooky 4:19

08 Lou Reed - The Proposition 3:26

09 Lou Reed - Adventurer 4:17

10 Lou Reed - Riptide 7:46

11 Lou Reed - Set The Twilight Reeling 5:04

CD05

01 Lou Reed - I'll Be Your Mirror 3:16

02 Lou Reed - Perfect Day 3:46

03 Lou Reed - The Kids 4:26

04 Lou Reed - Vicious 5:40

05 Lou Reed - Busload Of Faith 4:27

06 Lou Reed - Kicks 4:15

07 Lou Reed - Talking Book 3:43

08 Lou Reed - Into The Divine 3:34

09 Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby 6:10

10 Lou Reed - New Sensations 6:07

11 Lou Reed - Why Do You Talk 2:37

12 Lou Reed - Riptide 4:13

13 Lou Reed - Original Wrapper 4:48

14 Lou Reed - Sex With Your Parents 2:55

15 Lou Reed - Dirty Blvd. 6:05

CD06

01 Lou Reed - Paranoia Key Of E 4:28

02 Lou Reed - Mystic Child 5:01

03 Lou Reed - Mad 4:29

04 Lou Reed - Ecstasy 4:25

05 Lou Reed - Modern Dance 4:09

06 Lou Reed - Tatters 5:55

07 Lou Reed - Future Farmers Of America 3:01

08 Lou Reed - Turning Time Around 4:21

09 Lou Reed - White Prism 4:00

10 Lou Reed - Rock Minuet 6:55

11 Lou Reed - Baton Rouge 4:54

12 Lou Reed - Like A Possum 18:03

13 Lou Reed - Rouge 1:01

14 Lou Reed - Big Sky 6:32

CD07

01 Lou Reed - Advice 2:07

02 Lou Reed - Smalltown 6:04

03 Lou Reed - Tell It To Your Heart 6:03

04 Lou Reed - Men Of Good Fortune 4:27

05 Lou Reed - How Do You Think It Feels 8:09

06 Lou Reed - Vanashing Act 5:31

07 Lou Reed - Ecstasy 7:09

08 Lou Reed - The Day John Kennedy Died 4:04

09 Lou Reed - Street Hassle 6:59

10 Lou Reed - The Bed 5:15

11 Lou Reed - Revien Cherie 7:12

12 Lou Reed - Venus In Furs 10:02

CD08

01 Lou Reed - Dirty Blvd. 6:54

02 Lou Reed - Sunday Morning 5:04

03 Lou Reed - All Tomorrow's Parties 6:18

04 Lou Reed - Call On Me 2:45

05 Lou Reed - The Raven 9:33

06 Lou Reed - Set The Twilight Reeling 9:08

07 Lou Reed - Candy Says 6:04

08 Lou Reed - Heroin 9:11

CD09

01 Lou Reed - The Conqueror Worm 2:16

02 Lou Reed - Overture 1:05

03 Lou Reed - Old Poe 0:40

04 Lou Reed - Prologue (Ligiea) 4:49

05 Lou Reed - Edgar Allan Poe 3:20

06 Lou Reed - The Valley Of Unrest 2:26

07 Lou Reed - Call On Me 2:07

08 Lou Reed - The City In The Sea / Shadow 4:14

09 Lou Reed - A Thousand Departed Friends 4:55

10 Lou Reed - Change 2:18

11 Lou Reed - The Fall Of The House Of Usher 8:43

12 Lou Reed - The Bed 3:32

13 Lou Reed - Perfect Day 3:27

14 Lou Reed - The Raven 6:30

15 Lou Reed - Balloon 1:01

CD10

01 Lou Reed - Broadway Song 3:13

02 Lou Reed - The Tell-Tale Heart Pt. 1 2:24

03 Lou Reed - Blind Rage 3:26

04 Lou Reed - The Tell-Tale Heart Pt. 2 1:43

05 Lou Reed - Burning Embers 3:21

06 Lou Reed - Imp Of The Perverse 3:12

07 Lou Reed - Vanishing Act 5:23

08 Lou Reed - The Cask 6:41

09 Lou Reed - Guilty (Spoken) 2:45

10 Lou Reed - Guilty 4:54

11 Lou Reed - A Wild Being From Birth 5:34

12 Lou Reed - I Wanna Know (The Pit And The Pendulum) 6:58

13 Lou Reed - Science Of The Mind 1:35

14 Lou Reed - Annabel Lee / The Bells 1:41

15 Lou Reed - Hop Frog 1:46

16 Lou Reed - Every Frog Has His Day 1:06

17 Lou Reed - Tripitena's Speech 2:19

18 Lou Reed - Who Am I? (Tripitena's Song) 4:30

19 Lou Reed - Courtly Orangutans 1:41

20 Lou Reed - Fire Music 2:44

21 Lou Reed - Guardian Angel 6:51

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