Gold
The Velvet Underground · 2005
156 min · 30 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · psychedelic rock
A haunting blend of avant-garde experimentation and visceral storytelling wrapped in lush, atmospheric instrumentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Gold' serves as a retrospective collection highlighting The Velvet Underground's influential catalog after their initial breakup in 1973. This album arrives during a renewed interest in the band's legacy, following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 and significant critical re-evaluation.
- If you like
- alternative rock, folk rock, psychedelic rock
Gold is an album by The Velvet Underground, released in 2005. A haunting blend of avant-garde experimentation and visceral storytelling wrapped in lush, atmospheric instrumentation. This anthology is notable for encapsulating the band's raw sound and pioneering spirit, showcasing tracks that have influenced countless artists across genres. Though not a traditional studio album, it reached audiences anew, reaffirming The Velvet Underground's status as a foundational act in rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gold sound like?
A haunting blend of avant-garde experimentation and visceral storytelling wrapped in lush, atmospheric instrumentation. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock.
What makes Gold by The Velvet Underground notable?
This anthology is notable for encapsulating the band's raw sound and pioneering spirit, showcasing tracks that have influenced countless artists across genres. Though not a traditional studio album, it reached audiences anew, reaffirming The Velvet Underground's status as a foundational act in rock history. Released in 2005, 'Gold' serves as a retrospective collection highlighting The Velvet Underground's influential catalog after their initial breakup in 1973. This album arrives during a renewed interest in the band's legacy, following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 and significant critical re-evaluation.
Who is Gold for?
Gold works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Gold?
Gold has 30 tracks, running approximately 156 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I'm Waiting for the Man 4:39
- 2 Femme Fatale 2:39
- 3 Venus in Furs Standout 5:12
- 4 Run Run Run 4:22
- 5 All Tomorrow's Parties Standout 5:59
- 6 Heroin Standout 7:12
- 7 There She Goes Again 2:41
- 8 I'll Be Your Mirror 2:14
- 9 Sunday Morning 2:56
- 10 Chelsea Girls 7:26
- 11 It Was a Pleasure Then 8:02
- 12 White Light/White Heat 2:48
- 13 I Heard Her Call My Name 4:38
- 14 Sister Ray 17:26
Disc 2
- 1 Temptation Inside Your Heart (alternate, original mix) 2:32
- 2 Stephanie Says (alternate, original mix) 2:50
- 3 Hey Mr. Rain (version one) 4:41
- 4 Candy Says 4:04
- 5 What Goes On 4:55
- 6 Some Kinda Love 4:03
- 7 Pale Blue Eyes 5:41
- 8 Beginning to See the Light 4:39
- 9 Foggy Notion 6:47
- 10 I Can't Stand It 3:22
- 11 One of These Days 3:58
- 12 Lisa Says 2:59
- 13 New Age (live) 6:36
- 14 Rock and Roll (live) 6:07
- 15 Ocean (live) 10:59
- 16 Sweet Jane (live) 3:59
Release Date
June 14, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
156 min 40 sec
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