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Lou Reed and Metallica's snarling Lulu embraces nausea, self-loathing and spite
Die-hard fans of either may disagree, but the coming together of Lou Reed and Metallica on Lulu has proved a shattering combination
The 20 best rock albums of 1973
1973 was the year the Skynyrd arrived, Led Zeppelin showed chinks in their armour, and Tubular Bells and Dark Side Of The Moon began their route to world domination
Sex, death and Lulu: the real story of Metallica and Lou Reed’s explosive collaboration
Metallica and Lou Reed’s Lulu album is still metal’s most controversial collaboration. This is how two unlikely worlds collided
Words & Music, May 1965 is a captivating examination of Lou Reed's early talent
Words & Music, May 1965 features demos of Lou Reed songs that became cornerstones of the alternative music pantheon
15 landmark albums turning 50 in 2022
Heavy metal was still finding its feet in 1972, but that didn't stop the year producing some incredible albums that would shape the genre going forward
10 glam rock albums you should definitely own
An antidote to the grim and the grey of early 70s Britain, glam rock offered glitz, glitter, glamour and a path away from the drab, denim-decked norm. These are the albums you need
Mick Ronson: a short history of his greatest moments
From building David Bowie to backing Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and more, these are Mick Ronson's greatest moments
Lou Reed's New York: a compelling cacophony of bad news, now in deluxe form
31 years on, Lou Reed's New York is still conversational, caustic and full of characters
