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The sound and style of Transformer would in many ways define Reed's career in the 1970s, and while it led him into a style that proved to be a dead end, you can't deny that Bowie and Ronson gave their hero a new lease on life -- and a solid album in the bargain.
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Coproducer David Bowie gave Reed's swishy reportage a commercial touch-up, but radio candy like "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day" cut through the glam. Reed's giddiest, goofiest collection.
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Looking back on the diverse body of Lou Reed’s work, it turns out that not only was the title Transformer the name of the record that put him back on the map, but may also have been a prescient wink from a man who always knew that his greatest strength would be that of fearless adaptability.
"But the funny thing is what happened to her nose, ooohhh
It grew until it reached all of her toes, ooohhh
Now, when people say her feet smell, they mean her nose"
are we sure lou reed didnt go senile 50 years ago
EDIT: ok this lyric is actually making me cry please help
A solid album, probably one of the best projects in Lou Reed's solo career, and an unquestionably relevant work in the world of glam rock. Lou Reed's lyrical performance is exceptional, and David Bowie's creative vision adds a unique dimension.
The album strikes an intriguing balance between melodic ballads like "Perfect Day" or "Make Up" and more aggressive songs like "Vicious" or "I'm So Free". This variety in style and tone showcases Lou Reed's ... read more
I just can't get behind his singing on here, maybe I'll grow accustomed to it with more listens though.
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Track List
| 1 | Vicious 2:59 | 91 |
| 2 | Andy's Chest 3:20 | 85 |
| 3 | Perfect Day 3:46 | 97 |
| 4 | Hangin' 'Round 3:35 | 86 |
| 5 | Walk on the Wild Side 4:15 | 95 |
| 6 | Make Up 3:00 | 84 |
| 7 | Satellite of Love 3:42 | 92 |
| 8 | Wagon Wheel 3:19 | 81 |
| 9 | New York Telephone Conversation 1:34 | 76 |
| 10 | I'm So Free 3:09 | 85 |
| 11 | Goodnight Ladies 4:20 | 85 |
Total Length: 37 minutes
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Added on: February 4, 2013