Description
The Velvet Underground – White Light / White Heat – 180G Vinyl Record
White Light/White Heat is the second studio album by the American rock band The Velvet Underground, released in 1968. The album is known for its raw, intense, and experimental sound, pushing the boundaries of rock music at the time.
White Light/White Heat features Lou Reed on vocals and guitar, John Cale on multiple instruments, Sterling Morrison on guitar and bass, and Maureen Tucker on drums. The album was produced by Tom Wilson, with some tracks produced by the band members themselves.
The album is characterized by its aggressive and distorted sound, incorporating elements of garage rock, proto-punk, and avant-garde experimentation. It is often regarded as one of the most challenging and confrontational albums in The Velvet Underground’s discography.
Some of the notable tracks on White Light/White Heat include the title track, a fast-paced and noisy rocker; ‘The Gift,’ a spoken-word narrative with a separate instrumental track; ‘Lady Godiva’s Operation,’ a dark and unsettling song; and ‘Sister Ray,’ a 17-minute long jam featuring a chaotic and hypnotic sound.
White Light/White Heat received mixed reviews upon its release and did not achieve significant commercial success at the time. However, it has since gained a cult following and is considered a highly influential and groundbreaking album. Its unconventional approach to songwriting, experimentation with feedback and noise, and its lyrical exploration of taboo subjects have inspired countless artists in the years that followed.
White Light/White Heat showcases The Velvet Underground’s willingness to push the boundaries of rock music and their ability to create abrasive and uncompromising sonic landscapes. The album remains an important piece of the band’s legacy and a touchstone for those interested in avant-garde and alternative rock.
180 Gram Vinyl
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
White Light/White Heat
The Gift
Lady Godiva’s Operation
There She Comes Now
I Heard Her Call My Name
Sister Ray
