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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