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Legendary Lou Reed

Lou Reed · 2002

199 min · 50 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · psychedelic rock

A sprawling collection of Lou Reed's eclectic musical journey, blending rock, art, and raw emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • afternoon reflection on life choices
  • explorative listening in two halves
  • intimate moments with raw sincerity
  • sing-along nostalgia for classic tunes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer concise, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Legendary Lou Reed' showcases the culmination of Reed's extensive career as a pioneer in alternative and art rock. By this time, he had already established himself as an influential figure since his Velvet Underground days in the late 1960s, with numerous solo albums that explored themes of love, addiction, and urban life.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Iggy Pop· The Velvet Underground

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Going Down 2:56
  • 2 I Love You 2:16
  • 3 Love Makes You Feel 3:09
  • 4 Ocean 5:05
  • 5 Walk on the Wild Side 4:15
  • 6 Andy’s Chest 3:20
  • 7 Perfect Day 3:44
  • 8 Make Up 2:57
  • 9 Vicious 2:57
  • 10 Lady Day 3:38
  • 11 Caroline Says 1 3:56
  • 12 How Do You Think It Feels? 3:42
  • 13 Oh Jim 5:11
  • 14 Men of Good Fortune 4:37
  • 15 Rock ’n’ Roll 9:44
  • 16 Good Taste 3:27

Disc 2

  • 1 Intro/Sweet Jane 7:52
  • 2 Kill Your Sons 3:39
  • 3 Billy 5:04
  • 4 Sally Can’t Dance 2:56
  • 5 Satellite of Love 6:03
  • 6 Crazy Feeling 2:56
  • 7 A Gift 3:42
  • 8 Nowhere at All 3:16
  • 9 Nobody’s Business 3:41
  • 10 Coney Island Baby 6:37
  • 11 Underneath the Bottle 2:33
  • 12 The Gun 3:40
  • 13 Waves of Fear 4:09
  • 14 The Day John Kennedy Died 4:06
  • 15 Legendary Hearts 3:24
  • 16 Home of the Brave 6:54
  • 17 Rooftop Garden 3:05

Disc 3

  • 1 Bottoming Out 3:43
  • 2 Make Up Mind 2:52
  • 3 The Last Shot 3:22
  • 4 Betrayed 3:13
  • 5 Sweet Jane 4:02
  • 6 I’m Waiting for My Man 3:50
  • 7 White Light/White Heat 3:16
  • 8 I Love You Suzanne 3:15
  • 9 Turn to Me 4:22
  • 10 What Becomes of a Legend Most? 3:37
  • 11 Fly Into the Sun 3:03
  • 12 High in the City 3:26
  • 13 New Sensations 5:37
  • 14 Outside 3:02
  • 15 Mistrial 3:21
  • 16 I Remember You 3:10
  • 17 No Money Down 3:10

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata