Animal Serenade
Lou Reed · 2004
128 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · psychedelic rock
A haunting blend of spoken word and melodic textures, reflecting on life’s complexities and loss.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- reflective moments of loss
- haunting melodies for solitude
- immersive experience in two halves
- thought-provoking spoken word elements
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Animal Serenade' came during Lou Reed's later career, following his 2003 album 'The Raven.' It captures Reed's introspective storytelling style as he revisits themes of mortality and nostalgia, resonating with both longtime fans and new listeners. This release showcased his continued evolution as an artist while embracing a more reflective approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Iggy Pop· The Velvet Underground
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Advice 2:07
- 2 Smalltown 6:04
- 3 Tell It to Your Heart 6:03
- 4 Men of Good Fortune 4:27
- 5 How Do You Think It Feels 8:09
- 6 Vanishing Act 5:31
- 7 Ecstasy 7:09
- 8 The Day John Kennedy Died 4:04
- 9 Street Hassle 6:59
- 10 The Bed 5:15
- 11 Revien Cherie 7:12
- 12 Venus in Furs 10:02
Disc 2
- 1 Dirty Blvd. 6:54
- 2 Sunday Morning 5:04
- 3 All Tomorrow's Parties 6:18
- 4 Call on Me 2:45
- 5 The Raven 9:33
- 6 Set the Twilight Reeling 9:08
- 7 Candy Says 6:04
- 8 Heroin 9:11
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