Peel Slowly and See
The Velvet Underground · 1995
382 min · 74 tracks · alternative rock
A sprawling collection of raw demos and polished tracks showcasing the Velvet Underground's experimental spirit and lyrical depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heroin — The demo version captures the song's haunting intensity and raw emotion, laying bare the struggles with addiction that permeate the band's work.
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Venus in Furs — This track exemplifies the band's avant-garde approach, blending provocative themes with rich instrumental textures that challenge conventional rock norms.
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Sweet Jane — The full-length version allows listeners to appreciate the song's intricate structure and lyrical storytelling that reflects both longing and resilience.
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All Tomorrow’s Parties — This track’s ethereal quality is heightened in the demo version, showcasing the band’s ability to evoke deep emotional landscapes through minimalist instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- experimental sonic exploration
- layered, dense sonic textures
- contemplative late-night moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Peel Slowly and See is a comprehensive box set that encapsulates The Velvet Underground's influential career, following their disbandment in 1973. This collection showcases early demos alongside remastered versions of their seminal tracks, highlighting their transition from avant-garde pioneers to enduring icons of alternative rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Stooges· Sonic Youth· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Venus in Furs (demo) 15:36
- 2 Prominent Men (demo) 4:53
- 3 Heroin (demo) 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) 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
What to play next
The Velvet Underground
1969
This album continues the experimental spirit with a more polished sound.
Loaded
1970
Loaded's themes and energy set up the rawness of Peel Slowly and See well.
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