Description
The Velvet Underground – Live At Max’s Kansas City – Compact Disc
Live at Max’s Kansas City is a live album by the American rock band The Velvet Underground. It was recorded on August 23, 1970, at Max’s Kansas City, a popular music venue in New York City. The album was officially released in 1972.
The recording captures the raw and energetic live performances of The Velvet Underground during this period. The album features a selection of songs that were staples of the band’s live set, including tracks from their earlier studio albums such as ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’ and ‘White Light/White Heat.’
Some of the notable songs on Live at Max’s Kansas City include ‘Sweet Jane,’ ‘Pale Blue Eyes,’ ‘New Age,’ and ‘Femme Fatale.’ The album showcases the band’s unique blend of art rock, proto-punk, and experimental soundscapes, with Lou Reed’s distinctive vocals and the band’s tight and sometimes chaotic musical arrangements.
Live at Max’s Kansas City provides a glimpse into the live energy and atmosphere of The Velvet Underground’s performances, which were known for their edgy and avant-garde nature. The album captures the band’s influential sound and the impact they had on the music scene of the time.
Live at Max’s Kansas City remains an important live recording in The Velvet Underground’s discography, offering fans and listeners a chance to experience the band’s live intensity and their role as pioneers of alternative rock and underground music.
Atlantic Records
Made In Germany
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
I’m Waiting For The Man
Sweet Jane
Lonesome Cowboy Bill
Beginning To See The Light
I’ll Be Your Mirror
Pale Blue Eyes
Sunday Morning
New Age
Femme Fatale
After Hours
