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Live: Take No Prisoners

Lou Reed · 1978

98 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · psychedelic rock

A raw, unfiltered live performance capturing Lou Reed's provocative storytelling and eclectic rock sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • provocative storytelling in performance
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • extended tracks for deep engagement
  • raw energy of live shows
  • two-halves listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, radio-friendly songs
  • avoid lengthy improvisational sections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in November 1978, 'Live: Take No Prisoners' arrived two years after Reed's acclaimed album 'Coney Island Baby'. At this juncture, Reed was transitioning from mainstream recognition into a more avant-garde territory, showcasing his willingness to confront and challenge audiences with both his music and stage presence.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Iggy Pop· The Velvet Underground

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Sweet Jane 10:44
  • 2 I Wanna Be Black 6:28
  • 3 Satellite of Love 7:05
  • 4 Pale Blue Eyes 7:38
  • 5 Berlin 6:15
  • 6 I’m Waiting for My Man 13:58

Disc 2

  • 1 Coney Island Baby 8:39
  • 2 Street Hassle 13:16
  • 3 Walk on the Wild Side 16:54
  • 4 Leave Me Alone 7:28

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