Detaily
Formát: 2x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Reissue, 180 gram., Limited Edition, Green Vinyl
Původní vydání: 2012
Žánr: Rock
LIMITOVANÁ EDICE!!!
• The Velvet Underground Collected brings together the groundbreaking work of one of the most influential and visionary bands in the history of rock music. Spanning their formative beginnings in New York’s underground art scene to their most iconic studio recordings, this 2LP set captures the full scope of a group whose impact continues to echo across decades of rock, alternative, punk, noise, and experimental music.
• The story of The Velvet Underground begins with Lou Reed, a Brooklyn-born songwriter whose early fascination with rock ’n’ roll and rhythm & blues shaped his raw, literary approach to music. Reed’s partnership with Welsh multi-instrumentalist John Cale built the path towards what would later become the Velvet Underground. Their shared appetite for experimentation blending minimalism, distortion, and poetic realism laid the foundation for a sound unlike anything else in the 1960s.
• Joined by guitarist Sterling Morrison and drummer Maureen Tucker, the band forged a sonic identity that was both abrasive and beautiful. The band caught the attention of Andy Warhol, who became their manager and introduced the German singer Nico into the fold. Warhol’s involvement elevated the band’s profile and led to the creation of their landmark debut The Velvet Underground & Nico, an album that reshaped the boundaries of rock music.
• Their follow-up, White Light/White Heat, pushed even further into raw, chaotic territory. After Cale’s departure, the band shifted toward a more melodic, introspective sound foreshadowing the songwriting style that would define Reed’s career.
• Despite internal tensions, lineup changes, and limited commercial success during their active years, The Velvet Underground’s influence grew exponentially over time. The band are now regarded as among the most influential bands in rock history and are inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.
• The Velvet Underground Collected is now available as a limited edition of 7.500 individually numbered copies, pressed on green vinyl, and includes a 4 page booklet with liner notes.
