Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground

[Kage]

I'm not going to do a huge write-up, because I don't know that much about Lou Reed's personal history, and you aren't going to read it anyway.

That said, if you're not already a fan, you should be. He's most known for his involvement in one of the most fiercely original, influential and unforgiving bands in rock history, the noise/punk/avante garde/unclassifiable rock band The Velvet Underground in the late 60s. Though the band almost single-handedly invented alternative rock, the world was not yet ready for the Velvet Underground's unprecedented vision, however, and tensions caused the band to decay. After Reed's departure in 1970, the band went severely downhill, proving that Reed was the strongest songwriting entity they had.

Reed went on to develop his career as a solo artist, releasing a range of albums that varied between the pop-sensibility and experementation that he had already displayed with the Velvet Underground. However, without the band setting, Reed's vision was more streamlined and less chaotic, which resulted in both positive and negative aspects.

The Velvet Underground was known for a somewhat droning sound (in fact, Reed teamed met co-founding member John Cale because Cale was attracted to the unusual way in which Reed tuned his guitar, giving Reed's material a droning quality that was similar to the avante garde explorations Cale had been doing just prior in Europe) that was characterized by a sloppy sponteneity, a doing-away-with of aesthetic conventions, and minimal recording quality. The Velvet Underground likely never would have gotten off the ground with its uncompromising nature if not for Andy Warhol, a rich art weirdo who funded the recording of The band's debut and best album, The Velvet Underground & Nico. Warhol, known best for his Pop Art (an example of which is the cover of the aforementioned album), also insisted that female singer Nico perform on the album, so songs were written for her. Reed was against Nico being in the band, as is displayed by her separate credit in the title of the album, but he still wrote some great tunes for her to sing, resulting in some of the strangest and most addicting songs on the album. It seems the band became quite cynical though, as even the most uncompromising of bands must find a way to compromise or die.

I can't tell you what it is I like so much about The Velvet Underground. They're just so strangely addicting in an alienating way--they grab you by the throat, and their noise becomes not grating but sublime.

Anyway, Lou Reed's solo career is another force to be reckoned with. Though he arguably did his best work with the Velvet Underground, his solo career often gave a much more inimate view into Reed's unique music. His voice is flat and its best technical aspect that his voice is not technically good, but instead somehow charming, inviting, alienating, and emotional all at the same time. He seems to be plagued with contradictions in that way, just as the Velvet Underground with their lullabies against the noise and ugliness they were capable of.

In my opinion, some of Reed's best moments include when it's just him and his acoustic guitar, as heard on such songs as Walk on the Wild Side and The Kids, which pit his most unusual style with a refreshing minimalism. This side was never/rarely seen within the Velvet Underground, giving fans a nice treasure for his solo career. Aside from that, he produced some great pop-friendly songs, some unsettling sadness, and some downright wacky experementation in albums like Metal Machine Music. With this noise-fest, Reed used jarring feedback to create experemental soundscapes, and while this exerpement is generally detested, I can personally say that without Lou Reed and VU's forrays into noise, a lot of the stuff I hold dear these days would not be around. Besides, noise can be more powerful than you think, and chaos more fascinating than you ever imagined.

And in this thread, I will be sending out three different albums as a gateway into Reed's strange, neurotic world. Included is the staple Reed album Transformer, as well as the timeless Velvet Underground and Nico, and an extra glimpse into Reed's most unsettling side in his solo album Berlin. Pop down your e-mail address if you'd like to receive these.

Okay, I said I wasn't going to do a long writeup, but it ended up happening anyway. There's just so much to say! If you want to read more, head over to Sputnik and read some of the fantastic reviews, or take a look in Wikipedia for a full Reed history (including his fascinating stints with Warhol). Discuss.

[PinkFreud]

Great job. I'm a huge fan of the VU and a fairly casual fan of Reed's solo work. In my opinion, Loaded is the VU's best album. Credit should go to them for being one of the most influential bands in all of rock. Their lyrical content was unheard of in the late 60's and early 70's and they practically invented the "alternative" genre.

I'd be interested in Berlin.

Pinkfreud2100 (at) aol.com

[Kage]

I added influential and alt rock in there. :)

[PinkFreud]

Yay!

Let's just forget about the Squeeze album.

[Lunch]

Good job Kage. The VU are one of those bands I respect a lot but don't really listen to, although I haven't tried one of their albums in awhile. I heard their s/t and Loaded maybe a year or so ago but didn't really care that much about them, perhaps I will give them another shot.

[Kage]

Pink - :lol: Yeah, definately. Everything up until that was basically good. But I think their debut is really the best, even though White Heat/White Light and Loaded are both really amazing as well.

Lunch - thanks for reading. I think you should listen to them again, give it another shot. VU is one of those bands that I always respected but didn't listen to, exactly like you, and then one day I put it on again, and it just grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go. And here we are today.

And aside from that, you may/may not be interested in Reed's solo material.

[Kage]

As a point of discussion, who likes Nico's presence on VU and Nico? I've heard really mixed opinions about her, but personally, I think there's something about her voice that is just really weird, and I like it in a way I can't really understand. Femme Fatale, All Tomorow's Parties, and I'll Be Your Mirror are some of my favorite VU songs.

[PinkFreud]

In order of preference:

Loaded
VU and Nico
Self Titled
White Light/White Heat



Squeeze


I like Nico okay. I'm glad she was only on the one album though. I like a lot of her solo stuff though.

[Lunch]

I'm getting VU and Nico and Loaded right now.

[robo2448]

I don't like Nico much. But I'll Be Your Mirror is an awesome song.

I have VU & Nico, Loaded, and VU Live Vol. 1 and 2. All of them are awesome. VU & Nico is probably my least favorite actually. Loaded is perfect. Sweet Jane, Rock and Roll, and Oh Sweet Nuthin' are my favorites.

Speaking of Loaded, does anyone else have Live Phish Vol. 16 where Phish covers the album? I think it's a great cover. Of course, the vocals suck compared to Lou, but they have some pretty sweet jams.

I also have Transformer by Lou which I'm a big fan of.

Put me down for Berlin- Robo2448 (at) yahoo.com. Thanks.

Great write-up.

[jazzfromhell]

I have all the studio albums with Reed, they're one of my favorite rock bands. Transformer is pretty good, Berlin is ok, but nothing he did after VU is anything that I really love. I think that both he and John Cale were completely essential to the quality of VU, it would've have been as good without either of them. I think that the first two albums are a good deal better than Loaded and VU s/t, although those are really good, too (in fact, I think each of those four first albums is just a little worse than the one before it). I've always been a fan of Nico's songs on VU and Nico, what do you guys think it would've sounded like to have her on White Light/White Heat?

EDIT:Med57, I haven't heard much of her solo stuff, but that song These Days (the one in Royal Tenenbaums) is excellent.

P.S. Kage, I can't wait for the new Lynch movie, either.

[Kage]

I have VU & Nico, Loaded, and VU Live Vol. 1 and 2. All of them are awesome. VU & Nico is probably my least favorite actually. Loaded is perfect. Sweet Jane, Rock and Roll, and Oh Sweet Nuthin' are my favorites.

Speaking of Loaded, does anyone else have Live Phish Vol. 16 where Phish covers the album? I think it's a great cover. Of course, the vocals suck compared to Lou, but they have some pretty sweet jams.
I need to listen to Loaded more, honestly. I've always been way too addicted to VU&Nico, so I've listened to that album way more than the others. I hadn't heard about that Phish cover, sounds really interesting though.

I love The Velvet Underground...got all their studio album, and my favourite is probably Loaded at the moment, although it changes. Count me in as a fan of Nico on their debut too. I agree with PinkFreud that I'm pleased that she was only on one album, but she really adds a layer to The Velvet Undergound & Nico (although her solo stuff sucks).
I agree, Nico was a great addition on VU&Nico, but I am glad she didn't have anything on their future albums. I don't think it would have fit. It makes sense, anyway, since Warhol was the only reason she was there in the first place, and they ditched him as producer after their first album.

I think that both he and John Cale were completely essential to the quality of VU, it would've have been as good without either of them.
I agree completely. VU was basically their musical interaction, both completely necessary to the formula, whereas Reed's solo career doesn't have the Cale aspect, so it becomes a much different mindset. I love both, though.

P.S. Kage, I can't wait for the new Lynch movie, either.
Oh, God, I really can't. I'm thinking about flying up to New York at the end of September when it's playing at the New York Film Festival. The German distribution date is November 9th, so I hope the US isn't long after that, since my dreams of going to New York are highly implausible!

All you have been added to the mailing list who put your e-mail addresses down.

[robo2448]

Wasn't John Cale out of the band for Loaded? Or am I imagining that?

Kage, if you like Phish, you'll probably like the cover. If you don't, you'll think it's a trainwreck. I'd upload it, but I don't have it on my computer and the cd is in my car which my dad has right now.

[Kage]

Wasn't John Cale out of the band for Loaded? Or am I imagining that?

Kage, if you like Phish, you'll probably like the cover. If you don't, you'll think it's a trainwreck. I'd upload it, but I don't have it on my computer and the cd is in my car which my dad has right now.
:lol: then I'd probably consider it a tranwreck to be honest. Still, I wouldn't mind hearing it.

Yeah, Cale left after White Light/White Heat, which meant he wasn't on the s/t or Loaded. That's probably one of the reasons I don't find Loaded as addicting as the two he was on. It was him and Lou Reed together that really catalyzed the material into something great. I like Reed's style, though, so Loaded is still really good.

[Broken Arrow]

I loves me some White Light/White Heat...aswell as there othe albums. Especially Loaded.

[Kage]

White Light/White Heat is just so damn good. I'm listening to it now, and I just get lost in its noisiness. It's just such the perfect noisy record, and Reed's voice is just perfect. This shouldn't sound good, so why does it?!

I also love the twistedness of The Gift. Perfect narration-style song.

Okay, Berlin is being sent out now to all those who put their e-mail addresses down.

[EightMilesHigh]

Velvet Underground <3

awesome band. lou reed solo is really cool too, ive been listening to him a lot lately. satellite of love and temporary thing are two great songs. lous a really cool guy.

[Kage]

Satellite of Love is great. Shows Lou Reed really has a knack for making a great sounding love song as well as making some noise.

[PinkFreud]

This thread has inspired me to break out my VU cds again. Just finished Loaded and their debut is on right now.

NP: Waiting For The Man

[magicbus]

I never really listened to Loaded, I'll have to check it out. I really dig VU & Nico and White Light/White Heat though.

Nice writeup Kage :thumb:

[robo2448]

Speaking of Reed's solo love songs, Perfect Day is amazing.

I need to pick up White Light/White Heat.

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Discordance does tickle my fancy, but downloading albums over 20 mbs doesn't. :mad:

Can I get like a 5 song sampler to spiralout7@gmail.com in a zip or something? I'd appreciate it a lot because VU/Lou Reed sounds like something I could get into.

[jazzfromhell]

I agree, Nico was a great addition on VU&Nico, but I am glad she didn't have anything on their future albums. I don't think it would have fit. It makes sense, anyway, since Warhol was the only reason she was there in the first place, and they ditched him as producer after their first album.

Well, I think it'd be at least interesting to hear a version of White Light/White Heat (the album) that has that low yet feminine German voice warbling somewhere in the background. :lol:

Oh, God, I really can't. I'm thinking about flying up to New York at the end of September when it's playing at the New York Film Festival. The German distribution date is November 9th, so I hope the US isn't long after that, since my dreams of going to New York are highly implausible!

I'm finally going there, for the first time, over Thanksgiving break. Think it'll be playing anywhere there in late November, in a limited release or something?

I also love the twistedness of The Gift. Perfect narration-style song.

Frank's Wild Years, by Tom Waits, is a song that I think is in a very similar vein, albeit a lot shorter.

[Broken Arrow]

White Light/White Heat is just so damn good. I'm listening to it now, and I just get lost in its noisiness. It's just such the perfect noisy record, and Reed's voice is just perfect. This shouldn't sound good, so why does it?!

I also love the twistedness of The Gift. Perfect narration-style song.

Okay, Berlin is being sent out now to all those who put their e-mail addresses down.
Yeah, I love The Gift, the bassline puts my in a trance like state.

[ATM]

I'm yet to hear much of Lou Reed's solo stuff, but VU are a really cool band. A little too artsy at times, but overall I like them.

[Kage]

Speaking of Reed's solo love songs, Perfect Day is amazing.

I need to pick up White Light/White Heat.
Agreed to both points. Perfect Day is really a beautiful song.

Dr. Jake Destructo Discordance does tickle my fancy, but downloading albums over 20 mbs doesn't.

Can I get like a 5 song sampler to spiralout7@gmail.com in a zip or something? I'd appreciate it a lot because VU/Lou Reed sounds like something I could get into.
If you want discordance, then you should like these guys. They're the discordant band! Yeah, I'll give you a five-song sampler.

Well, I think it'd be at least interesting to hear a version of White Light/White Heat (the album) that has that low yet feminine German voice warbling somewhere in the background.
Haha, it would be interesting, though it's such a busy sound already i don't know where she could fit in in the mix.I've listened to that album three times through today; I can't get enough of it. Espcially the ultimate in strange dissonance, Sister Ray.

I'm finally going there, for the first time, over Thanksgiving break. Think it'll be playing anywhere there in late November, in a limited release or something?
It's very possible. The German release date is November 9th, so I don't see why it should be released in the US that much later.


Frank's Wild Years, by Tom Waits, is a song that I think is in a very similar vein, albeit a lot shorter.
I'll check that out.

I'm yet to hear much of Lou Reed's solo stuff, but VU are a really cool band. A little too artsy at times, but overall I like them.
You can never be too artsy. :p You want me to send you the Reed solo albums?

[Jacaranda]

Ugh. Lou Reed with the Raconteurs at the VMA's did "White Light/White Heat" it was awful.

[Kage]

Why would they even attempt it? With such music as that, you need the Velvet Underground magic to make it come even close to working.

[jazzfromhell]

Ugh. Lou Reed with the Raconteurs at the VMA's did "White Light/White Heat" it was awful.


Oh, yeah, I heard about that. You could probably count the people who understood Reed's significance and were at that show on one hand, not counting the Raconteurs.

[Kage]

Oh, yeah, I heard about that. You could probably count the people who understood Reed's significance and were at that show on one hand, not counting the Raconteurs.
:lol: I'd imagine so. I think it's a dumb idea to try to reproduce something like WL/WH.

[PinkFreud]

I respect Jack White a lot though. I can't really think of anyone who could actually pull it off. He probably did the best he could.

[Kage]

Has anyone looked into John Cale's post-VU career? He had a lot to do with the Velvet Underground's early sound, and I have no idea really where he went from there. Also, does anyone know exactly why he left? I've read tension between him and Reed, but I don't know anything specific.

[Jacaranda]

Lou Reed ain't at the top of his game any more either.
:/
My girlfriends dad partied and played shows with the Velvet Underground back in the day. I can only imagine the partying he did with Lou.

John Cale and Lou had clashing opinions about musical direction and various other arguements that I'm sure came from drug problems. His solo stuff is pretty good actually. I would send out an album of his but they aren't on my computer maybe in a little while.

[PinkFreud]

I have a John Cale album and a few assorted songs. He did the cover of Hallelujah that Jeff Buckley adapted for himself.

Jacaranda, for the last time, you have NO GIRLFRIEND.

[Kage]

Lou Reed ain't at the top of his game any more either.
:/
Eh, I dig him in his old age. He's cool. :cool:

I have a John Cale album and a few assorted songs. He did the cover of Hallelujah that Jeff Buckley adapted for himself.
He seems like an interesting musician. I'd be interested in looking into some of his music.

[Jacaranda]

Any one seen Prozac Nation its pretty sweet and the scene with Lou and Christina Ricci and "Perfect Day" is freakin' sweet.
At least I think that is it I haven't seen it in along time.

[Kage]

I wanted to rent that movie at one point, but I never did. I'll check it out based on that alone though.

[Phallus Dei]

I think this is appropriate. If anyone is interested I have a three disc bootleg (all recorded after Cale left unfortunately :() I could send out. I also have Peel Slowly and See which is the box set that has some pretty sweet out takes and what not on it if anyone is interested.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bootleg_Series_Volume_1:_The_Quine_Tapes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peel_Slowly_and_See

[Kage]

Hell yeah, if you're willing to send it, I'll take it. Those are two things that I'm missing in my Velvet Underground discography. I have all their studio albums and a few live albums, but neither of those.

saydstrings@gmail.com is my e-mail.

[jazzfromhell]

Any one seen Prozac Nation its pretty sweet and the scene with Lou and Christina Ricci and "Perfect Day" is freakin' sweet.
At least I think that is it I haven't seen it in along time.


Perfect Day/overdose scene in Trainspotting = ultimate pwnage.


I respect Jack White a lot though. I can't really think of anyone who could actually pull it off. He probably did the best he could.

I have tons of respect for Jack White, and I know he knows his stuff (at least, pretty well, I don't really see him as an encyclopedia or anything) when it comes to musical history, and I'm sure he gave it his full effort. However, I don't see him (with either of his bands) at all as a fitting person to pay tribute to the Velvet Underground. There are a lot of noise, alternative, noise rock, etc. bands (the best combination of quality tribute and somewhat mainstream-ness is probably Sonic Youth) who I think would make better choices to pay tribute to the Velvet Underground than Jack White. Not to mention, it was neither the place nor the time. Like I said, how many people who were there do you think really understood the song/band's significance, or even knew who Lou Reed was?

[Jacaranda]

Do you want both? I only ask because the Bootleg series is 266 MB combined and the boxset is 448 MB so it'll take awhile for both but I'll upload them one at a time. Slowly...

[Kage]

Well, I'd like both. I mean, take your time. But if you only want to upload one, I understand, just give me the one you think would be cooler/more beneficial to my VU collection. :cool:

[jazzfromhell]

I'd like the bootleg, please (I have Peel Slowly nad See). e-mail is thejazzfromhell@gmail.com

[PinkFreud]

Perfect Day/overdose scene in Trainspotting = ultimate pwnage.
Stephanie Says in Royal Tenenbaums = Winner. I love that movie and that song is one of my favorites.

I have tons of respect for Jack White, and I know he knows his stuff (at least, pretty well, I don't really see him as an encyclopedia or anything) when it comes to musical history, and I'm sure he gave it his full effort. However, I don't see him (with either of his bands) at all as a fitting person to pay tribute to the Velvet Underground. There are a lot of noise, alternative, noise rock, etc. bands (the best combination of quality tribute and somewhat mainstream-ness is probably Sonic Youth) who I think would make better choices to pay tribute to the Velvet Underground than Jack White. Not to mention, it was neither the place nor the time. Like I said, how many people who were there do you think really understood the song/band's significance, or even knew who Lou Reed was?
Very true. Not the right place nor time but it wasn't right that Lou Reed was there anyway. I think the White Stripes' grittiness would've fit the song better but I like them more than the Raconteurs. And I LOVE their cover of Death Letter.

[jazzfromhell]

Y'know, I've seen Royal Tenenbaums my share of times (it's one of my favorites, as well), but I don't remember that song in it. Which scene?


And yeah, White Stripes' version of Death Letter is great.

[PinkFreud]

AUGH. I can't remember. I'll rewatch it tonight anyway and tell you.

[Kage]

Soo...did anyone listen to Berlin yet? Comments?

PS. Med, I don't get your meaning in that message about Symphony X...I thought you liked the Velvet Underground? Or was that sarcasm?

[robo2448]

Jac I'd like both. Thanks a lot.

I'm downloading Berlin now, so I'll listen to it and comment later tonight.

[Kage]

Very much sarcasm. I haven't listened to Berlin yet, but I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for sending it. :)
No problem at all, and that's a relief that it was sarcasm. I wasn't sure there for a second, but then it just kind of occured to me that it had to be.



I'm not familiar with his solo work, but he produced albums by bands like The Stooges, which was pretty cool. Apparently his solo work is experimental...The Velvet Underground certainly became "simpler" after he left, so that makes some sense. All I know about him leaving is that he and Reed clashed creatively, and the fact that their '90s reunion failed because of the two of them kind of backs that up.
John Cale kind of brought a lot of the avante garde to what the Velvet Underground did. A lot of the noise, like on Venus in Furs and The Black Angel's Death song, with his screeching violin or whatever the hell that is. It seems like the natural catalyst of VU's music is the fact that those two do clash, Reed with his guitar and Cale with his noise. Ironically, their clashing makes Vu what it is while simultaneously bringing about its demise.

[ATM]

Kage, if you send me any Lou Reed solo stuff, I'll gladly upload something for you.

baerwitness@yahoo.com

[Kage]

No trade necessary, but I'll keep that in mind. ;)

Do you have anything at all yet? If you don't, I'll send you Transformer and Berlin.

[ATM]

I don't have any. :-/

Well let me know if you need any new music, I have about 25 thousand songs.

[Kage]

Yow, I thought I had a lot of songs. Thanks, I appreciate it.

Transformer and Berlin will be on their way momentarily.

[ATM]

Awesome, thank you.

Have you read any of the Lester Bangs books? He talks a ton about Lou Reed and VU.

[Txus]

This sounds really interesting.

Txus.mx (at) Gmail.com

Thanks, Kage. I'll comment on the albums after a good listen.

[Kage]

Awesome, thank you.

Have you read any of the Lester Bangs books? He talks a ton about Lou Reed and VU.
No, I haven't, but it's got to be interesting. LR and VU are such interesting characters.

This sounds really interesting.

Txus.mx (at) Gmail.com

Thanks, Kage. I'll comment on the albums after a good listen.
You want all three albums?

[ATM]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lester_Bangs

Read that article on him, and then read Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung: The Work of a Legendary Critic

followed by:
Main Lines, Blood Feasts, and Bad Taste: A Lester Bangs Reader

[jazzfromhell]

I've been meaning to read some Lester Bangs, he seems really interesting, and like someone who really held to his own opinions. If anyone has seen Almost Famous, he is the journalist played by Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who works at Creem magazine and is the more or less mentor of the main character.

[ATM]

Yea, my dad randomly bought me a Lester Bangs book and I was hooked from there.

[Txus]

No, I haven't, but it's got to be interesting. LR and VU are such interesting characters.


You want all three albums?
Hmmm, if it's not a problem I would like the 3 albums, yes :)

[Kage]

Yea, my dad randomly bought me a Lester Bangs book and I was hooked from there.
Man, he's into the Beat writers, I need to check this guy out.

/is a Beat kinda guy


Hmmm, if it's not a problem I would like the 3 albums, yes
It's no problem at all, I'm happy to do it.

EDIT: Two Reed solo albums sent to you and ATM. Txus, the VU album will be there as soon as I upload it.

[Txus]

Great as always, thanks once again :)

/Checks Inbox

[ATM]

Thanks Kage.

[Kage]

Thank you for the Lester Bangs recomendation. I'm eager to get to the library tommorow and check some of these books out.

[ATM]

You inspired me to put on Peel Slowly and See. Haven't broken this out in awhile.

NP: Oh! Sweet Nuthin'

[PinkFreud]

Isn't that boxed set just their first three albums in mono and stereo?

[Kage]

You inspired me to put on Peel Slowly and See. Haven't broken this out in awhile.

NP: Oh! Sweet Nuthin'
Glade to hear it.


@Txus: Velvet Underground album should be in your inbox.


NP: Lou Reed - The Bed

And this is the place where she cut her wrists
that odd and fateful night.
But funny thing, I'm not at all sad
that it stopped this way

[Txus]

NP: Lou Reed - Lady Day

This sounds so freaking good :D

Downloading the Velvet album at the moment.

[Sunny Afternoon]

Peel Slowly And See

Disc I(1965)
1. Venus In Furs demo(15:33)
2. Prominent Men demo(4:53)
3. Heroin demo(13:34)
4. I'm Waiting For The Man demo(9:50)
5. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams demo(15:50)
6. All Tomorrow's Parties demo(18:26)

Disc II(1966-67)
1. All Tomorrow's Parties mono single version(2:49)
2. Sunday Morning(2:54)
3. I'm Waiting For The Man(4:38)
4. Femme Fatale(2:37)
5. Venus In Furs(5:10)
6. Run Run Run(4:19)
7. All Tomorrow's Parties(5:58)
8. Heroin(7:10)
9. There She Goes Again(2:39)
10. I'll Be Your Mirror(2:12)
11. The Black Angel's Death Song(3:12)
12. European Son(7:47)
13. Melody Laughter live(10:43)
14. It Was A Pleasure Then(8:02)
15. Chelsea Girls(7:24)

Disc III(1967-68)
There Is No Reason demo(2:12)
2. Sheltered Life demo(2:52)
3. It's All Right(The Way That You Live) demo(2:48)
4. I'm Not Too Sorry(Now That You're Gone) demo(2:17)
5. Here She Comes Now demo(2:46)
6. Guess I'm Falling In Love live(4:10)
7. Booker T. live(6:30)
8. White Light/White Heat(2:45)
9. The Gift(8:17)
10. Lady Godiva's Operation(4:54)
11. Here She Comes Now(2:02)
12. I Heard Her Call My Name(4:36)
13. Sister Ray(17:27)
14. Stephanie Says(2:49)
15. Temptation Inside Your Heart(2:30)
16. Hey Mr. Rain version one(4:40)

Disc IV

1. What Goes On live(5:34)
2. Candy Says(4:04)
3. What Goes On(3:39)
4. Some Kinda Love(3:39)
5. Pale Blue Eyes(5:42)
6. Jesus(3:24)
7. Beginning To See The Light(4:47)
8. I'm Set Free(4:04)
9. That's The Story Of My Life(2:02)
10. The Murder Mystery(8:55)
11. After Hours(2:09)
12. Foggy Notion(6:47)
13. I Can't Stand It(3:22)
14. I'm Sticking With You(2:28)
15. One Of These Days(4:00)
16. Lisa Says(2:57)

Disc V

1. Who Loves The Sun(2:45)
2. Sweet Jane previously unreleased full length version(4:05)
3. Rock And Roll(4:43)
4. Cool It Down(3:04)
5. New Age previously unreleased full length version(5:04)
6. Head Held High(2:56)
7. Lonesome Cowboy Bill(2:43)
8. I Found A Reason(4:15)
9. Train Round The Bend(3:21)
10. Oh! Sweet Nuthin'(7:25)
11. Satellite Of Love(2:58)
12. Walk And Talk(2:23)
13. Oh Gin(2:44)
14. Sad Song(3:30)
15. Ocean(5:43)
16. Ride Into The Sun(3:20)
17. Some Kinda Love live(10:22)
18. I'll Be Your Mirror live(2:06)
19. I Love You(2:03)










I rock.

[Kage]

So in other words, their first three albums, plus a bunch of bonus session and demo tracks.

[Sunny Afternoon]

No.
Disc one is demos.
Disc two is mainly TVU and Nico.
Disc three is White Light/White Heat and some good junk(Booker T. gets an honorable mention)
Disc four is self-titled and some stuff.
Disc five is Loaded and more stuff.

[Kage]

Okay, so it's their first four albums plus a bunch of session, live, bonus and demo tracks.

[The Sandman]

mx.sandman@gmail.com

If you could send me those albums Kage I'd be eternally grateful.