Between Thought and Expression: The Lou Reed Anthology
Lou Reed · 1992
219 min · 45 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic journey through Reed's career, blending raw emotion with experimental soundscapes and poetic lyricism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- exploratory listening for deep engagement
- wave-like pacing with reflective moments
- long-form experience for patient listeners
- poetic storytelling through varied soundscapes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, immediate gratification
- seek straightforward, single-focused tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'Between Thought and Expression' serves as a comprehensive anthology of Lou Reed's work, compiling tracks from his solo career after leaving The Velvet Underground. This retrospective captures his evolution as an artist, showcasing the breadth of his influences and experimentation in genres ranging from rock to avant-garde.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Iggy Pop· The Velvet Underground
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Can’t Stand It 2:35
- 2 Lisa Says 5:33
- 3 Ocean 5:06
- 4 Walk on the Wild Side 4:13
- 5 Satellite of Love 3:39
- 6 Vicious 2:56
- 7 Caroline Says 1 3:56
- 8 How Do You Think it Feels 3:42
- 9 Oh Jim 5:11
- 10 Caroline Says 2 4:12
- 11 The Kids 7:51
- 12 Sad Song 7:08
- 13 Sweet Jane 7:57
- 14 Kill Your Sons 3:37
- 15 Coney Island Baby 6:37
Disc 2
- 1 Nowhere at All 3:15
- 2 Kicks 6:02
- 3 Downtown Dirt 4:17
- 4 Rock and Roll Heart 3:06
- 5 Vicious Circle 2:52
- 6 Temporary Thing 5:15
- 7 Real Good Time Together 3:22
- 8 Leave Me Alone 5:32
- 9 Heroin 12:19
- 10 Here Comes the Bride 6:07
- 11 Street Hassle 10:59
- 12 Metal Machine Music 1:33
- 13 The Bells 6:31
Disc 3
- 1 America 2:50
- 2 Think It Over 3:26
- 3 Teach the Gifted Children 3:14
- 4 The Gun 3:41
- 5 The Blue Mask 5:03
- 6 My House 5:25
- 7 Waves of Fear 4:13
- 8 Little Sister 6:07
- 9 Legendary Hearts 3:24
- 10 The Last Show 3:24
- 11 New Sensations 5:44
- 12 My Friend George 3:56
- 13 Doin’ the Things That We Want To 3:57
- 14 The Original Wrapper 3:39
- 15 Video Violence 5:35
- 16 Tell It to Your Heart 5:13
- 17 Voices of Freedom 5:14
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