NYC Man – The Collection
Lou Reed · 2003
156 min · 31 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · psychedelic rock
A sprawling retrospective that encapsulates Reed's poetic lyricism and eclectic soundscapes across decades of innovation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- reflective moments for deep listening
- evening wind-down with eclectic sounds
- poetic narratives that invite introspection
- long stretches for immersive exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike sprawling retrospective collections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'NYC Man – The Collection' was released in 2003, Lou Reed was in a reflective phase, having already solidified his legacy as a pioneering figure in rock music. This collection spans his career from the Velvet Underground to his later solo works, serving as a comprehensive anthology during a period when Reed was revisiting and reinterpreting his own catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Iggy Pop· The Velvet Underground
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Who Am I? (Tripitena’s Song) 5:33
- 2 Sweet Jane 3:01
- 3 Rock ’n’ Roll 4:40
- 4 I’m Waiting for the Man 4:36
- 5 White Light/White Heat (live) 5:00
- 6 Street Hassle 11:00
- 7 Berlin 3:23
- 8 Caroline Says II 4:12
- 9 The Kids 7:49
- 10 Walk on the Wild Side 4:11
- 11 Kill Your Sons (live) 4:08
- 12 Vicious 2:57
- 13 The Blue Mask 5:02
- 14 I’ll Be Your Mirror (live) 2:46
- 15 Magic and Loss – The Summation 6:35
- 16 Ecstasy 4:30
Disc 2
- 1 I Wanna Be Black 6:29
- 2 Temporary Thing 5:14
- 3 Shooting Star 3:12
- 4 Legendary Hearts 3:05
- 5 Heroin 8:22
- 6 Coney Island Baby 6:36
- 7 The Last Shot 3:20
- 8 The Bells 9:20
- 9 Perfect Day 3:43
- 10 Sally Can’t Dance 2:55
- 11 Satellite of Love 3:37
- 12 NYC Man 4:55
- 13 Dirty Blvd. 3:30
- 14 Rock Minuet 6:56
- 15 Pale Blue Eyes 5:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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