Live MCMXCIII cover

Live MCMXCIII

The Velvet Underground · 1993

128 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · psychedelic rock

The Velvet Underground's raw energy meets introspective lyricism, capturing the essence of their avant-garde rock sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • introspective moments amidst chaos
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • extended tracks for deep immersion
  • raw emotion in every note

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, radio-friendly tracks
  • seek polished studio productions

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Live MCMXCIII' was released, The Velvet Underground had been largely dormant since their breakup in 1973. This live album came as their first release after a significant hiatus and marked a revival of interest in their music, coinciding with a resurgence of alternative rock in the early '90s. Their legacy was being rediscovered by a new generation, leading to a renewed appreciation for their innovative sound.
Stylistic neighbors
The Stooges· Sonic Youth· David Bowie

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 We’re Gonna Have a Real Good Time Together 3:13
  • 2 Venus in Furs 5:19
  • 3 Guess I’m Falling in Love 3:08
  • 4 Afterhours 2:41
  • 5 All Tomorrow’s Parties 6:36
  • 6 Some Kinda Love 9:06
  • 7 I’ll Be Your Mirror 3:06
  • 8 Beginning to See the Light 4:59
  • 9 The Gift 10:33
  • 10 I Heard Her Call My Name 4:37
  • 11 Femme Fatale 3:23

Disc 2

  • 1 Hey Mr. Rain 15:41
  • 2 Sweet Jane 5:21
  • 3 Velvet Nursery Rhyme 1:31
  • 4 White Light/White Heat 4:21
  • 5 I’m Sticking With You 3:23
  • 6 Black Angel’s Death Song 4:12
  • 7 Rock ’n’ Roll 6:13
  • 8 I Can’t Stand It 4:21
  • 9 I’m Waiting for the Man 5:15
  • 10 Heroin 9:59
  • 11 Pale Blue Eyes 6:14
  • 12 Coyote 5:25

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata