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12 examples of the songwriting genius of Lou Reed that aren't Perfect Day or Walk On The Wild Side
By Ian Fortnam published
Twelve Lou Reed tracks for the connoisseur, charting his journey from black-clad street poet to ornery elder statesman

"Don't you EVER say that to me!" Lou Reed and David Bowie once had a fist-fight in a London restaurant and it got very, very ugly
By Paul Brannigan published
When the Thin White Duke met Lou Reed's fists of fury

20 bands whose second album is the best thing they ever did
By Classic Rock published
The bands who defied the sophomore slump to deliver the greatest albums of their career

Metallica's Lars Ulrich believes criticism of Lulu stems from "ignorance", says the Lou Reed collab “took our fans to a place I wish they would go more often”
By Paul Brannigan published
For Metallica's Lars Ulrich, the abuse heaped upon the band's 2011 collaboration with Lou Reed is unwarranted: "I can only put the reaction down to ignorance"

Lou Reed: New York - Album Of The Week Club review
By Classic Rock Magazine published
Lou Reed's New York was an angry love letter, a biting indictment, an open-hearted outpouring of empathy, despair, resignation, fury and outrage

AI update: your favourite rock stars have been turned into preschool kids
By Fraser Lewry published
Ever wanted to see Henry Rollins, Debbie Harry or Robert Smith as a preschool child? Well, we have some great news for you!

20 spectacular reissues from 2022 you should definitely own
By Classic Rock Magazine published
With notable anniversaries, mouth-watering retrospectives and great compilations, 2022 bestowed a ton of must-hear reissues upon us. Here are some that are definitely worth your time

Lulu revisited: why Metallica and Lou Reed's controversial album is far better than you remember
By Stephen Hill published
Lou Reed and Metallica's concept album Lulu remains the most divisive record released by either artist. Is it simply misunderstood?
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