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Loaded

The Velvet Underground · 1970

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

A vibrant blend of rock and pop, brimming with catchy melodies and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy melodic hooks
  • short immersive listening sessions
  • reflective mood enhancement
  • dynamic emotional shifts

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 1, 1970, 'Loaded' was The Velvet Underground's fourth studio album and marked a shift towards more commercial sounds after their avant-garde beginnings. It followed the critically acclaimed but less commercially successful 'The Velvet Underground' (1969), showcasing a maturation in songwriting that appealed to a broader audience.
Stylistic neighbors
The Stooges· Sonic Youth· David Bowie

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Who Loves the Sun 2:47
  • 2 Sweet Jane 3:18
  • 3 Rock & Roll 4:40
  • 4 Cool It Down 3:04
  • 5 New Age 4:40
  • 6 Head Held High 2:58
  • 7 Lonesome Cowboy Bill 2:44
  • 8 I Found a Reason 4:16
  • 9 Train Round the Bend 3:21
  • 10 Oh! Sweet Nuthin’ 7:23

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