Peel Slowly and See
The Velvet Underground · 1995
382 min · 74 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · psychedelic rock
A sprawling collection that captures the Velvet Underground's raw experimentalism and lyrical intensity across demos, live tracks, and studio versions.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys experimental sonic exploration
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'Peel Slowly and See' is a comprehensive box set chronicling The Velvet Underground's influential career. By this time, the band had already solidified their status as avant-garde pioneers since their formation in the mid-1960s, following their breakup in 1973. This compilation serves both as a retrospective of their artistic journey and an introduction for new listeners to their groundbreaking sound.
- If you like
- alternative rock, folk rock, psychedelic rock
Peel Slowly and See is an album by The Velvet Underground, released in 1995. A sprawling collection that captures the Velvet Underground's raw experimentalism and lyrical intensity across demos, live tracks, and studio versions. 'Peel Slowly and See' stands out for its extensive archival content, showcasing a wealth of unreleased demos and live recordings that reveal the band's creative process. It has been praised for its historical significance, contributing to the band's legacy by highlighting their influence on rock music and alternative genres. The set is regarded as essential listening for understanding not just The Velvet Underground but also the broader context of 20th-century music innovation. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Peel Slowly and See sound like?
A sprawling collection that captures the Velvet Underground's raw experimentalism and lyrical intensity across demos, live tracks, and studio versions. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock.
What makes Peel Slowly and See by The Velvet Underground notable?
'Peel Slowly and See' stands out for its extensive archival content, showcasing a wealth of unreleased demos and live recordings that reveal the band's creative process. It has been praised for its historical significance, contributing to the band's legacy by highlighting their influence on rock music and alternative genres. The set is regarded as essential listening for understanding not just The Velvet Underground but also the broader context of 20th-century music innovation. Released in 1995, 'Peel Slowly and See' is a comprehensive box set chronicling The Velvet Underground's influential career. By this time, the band had already solidified their status as avant-garde pioneers since their formation in the mid-1960s, following their breakup in 1973. This compilation serves both as a retrospective of their artistic journey and an introduction for new listeners to their groundbreaking sound.
Who is Peel Slowly and See for?
Peel Slowly and See works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and experimental sonic exploration.
How many songs are on Peel Slowly and See?
Peel Slowly and See has 74 tracks, running approximately 382 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Venus in Furs (demo) Standout 15:36
- 2 Prominent Men (demo) 4:53
- 3 Heroin (demo) Standout 13:33
- 4 I’m Waiting for the Man (demo) 9:49
- 5 Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (demo) 15:50
- 6 All Tomorrow’s Parties (demo) 18:25
Disc 2
- 1 All Tomorrow’s Parties (single version) 2:54
- 2 Sunday Morning 2:57
- 3 I’m Waiting for the Man 4:42
- 4 Femme Fatale 2:41
- 5 Venus in Furs 5:14
- 6 Run Run Run 4:24
- 7 All Tomorrow’s Parties 6:02
- 8 Heroin 7:14
- 9 There She Goes Again 2:43
- 10 I’ll Be Your Mirror 2:15
- 11 The Black Angel’s Death Song 3:13
- 12 European Son 7:50
- 13 Melody Laughter (live) 10:47
- 14 It Was a Pleasure Then 8:07
- 15 Chelsea Girls 7:24
Disc 3
- 1 There Is No Reason (demo) 2:13
- 2 Sheltered Life (demo) 2:54
- 3 It’s All Right (The Way That You Live) (demo) 2:48
- 4 I’m Not Too Sorry (Now That You’re Gone) (demo) 2:18
- 5 Here She Comes Now (demo) 2:47
- 6 Guess I’m Falling in Love (live) 4:13
- 7 Booker T. (live) 6:32
- 8 White Light/White Heat 2:47
- 9 The Gift 8:19
- 10 Lady Godiva’s Operation 4:56
- 11 Here She Comes Now 2:04
- 12 I Heard Her Call My Name 4:38
- 13 Sister Ray 17:31
- 14 Stephanie Says 2:54
- 15 Temptation Inside Your Heart 2:32
- 16 Hey Mr. Rain (version one) 4:40
Disc 4
- 1 What Goes On (live) 5:38
- 2 Candy Says (closet mix) 4:05
- 3 What Goes On (closet mix) 4:37
- 4 Some Kinda Love (closet mix) 3:41
- 5 Pale Blue Eyes (closet mix) 5:42
- 6 Jesus (closet mix) 3:28
- 7 Beginning to See the Light (closet mix) 4:49
- 8 I’m Set Free (closet mix) 4:08
- 9 That’s the Story of My Life (closet mix) 2:07
- 10 The Murder Mystery (closet mix) 9:00
- 11 After Hours (closet mix) 2:12
- 12 Foggy Notion 6:49
- 13 I Can’t Stand It 3:23
- 14 I’m Sticking With You 2:31
- 15 One of These Days 4:02
- 16 Lisa Says 2:58
- 17 It’s Just Too Much (live) 3:01
- 18 Countess From Hong Kong (demo) 3:17
Disc 5
- 1 Who Loves the Sun 2:45
- 2 Sweet Jane (full length version) Standout 4:08
- 3 Rock and Roll 4:45
- 4 Cool It Down 3:06
- 5 New Age (full length version) 5:10
- 6 Head Held High 2:58
- 7 Lonesome Cowboy Bill 2:45
- 8 I Found a Reason 4:17
- 9 Train Round the Bend 3:22
- 10 Oh! Sweet Nuthin’ 7:30
- 11 Satellite of Love 3:02
- 12 Walk and Talk 2:22
- 13 Oh Gin 2:46
- 14 Sad Song 3:33
- 15 Ocean 5:46
- 16 Ride Into the Sun 3:24
- 17 Some Kinda Love (live) 10:21
- 18 I’ll Be Your Mirror (live) 2:09
- 19 I Love You 2:03
Release Date
September 26, 1995
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
382 min 56 sec
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