The juxtaposition of such honest and at times harrowing imagery to Nico's inherently bleak delivery is nothing short of an inspired artistic statement which has since long outlasted its initial socially relevant context ... An unqualified masterpiece.
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Melancholic and stunning at the same time.
Fallen angel of the numb sixties, muse of an almost countless number of artists who fell under her magnetic charms, great Teutonic goddess, mother of a child she can't take care of, art-pop actress for Warhol and Fellini, model in her own time, icy singer of the Velvet Underground's debut... Our dear Nico (Christa Päffgen by her real name) has known many adventures before this first solo effort. Since the beginning of the 60s, she seems to wander ... read more
Listenting to every year of music since 1960
Decade: 1960s
Year: 1967
Review #88 Nico - Chelsea Girl
In "Chelsea Girl," Nico perfectly crafts chamber folk songs that create a serene and beatiful atmosphere that is captivating to say the least.
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Other albums from this year that I have already listened to in the past:
> The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced: ... read more
The main criticism isn't very accurate in stating that the "Lou Reed touch" can be heard in most of the songs; it can be heard in 4 out of the 10 songs on the album, with only one being written solely by the Velvet Underground singer, namely "Wrap Your Trouble In Dreams". As for the sound, it seems quite difficult to establish such an obvious link with the Velvet Underground's debut album.
Most of the songs found here are remarkably gentle, deeply emotional, dark yet ... read more
1 | The Fairest Of The Seasons 4:06 | 97 |
2 | These Days 3:30 | 98 |
3 | Little Sister 4:22 | 88 |
4 | Winter Song 3:17 | 90 |
5 | It Was A Pleasure Then 8:02 | 83 |
6 | Chelsea Girls 7:22 | 96 |
7 | I'll Keep It With Mine 3:17 | 89 |
8 | Somewhere There's A Feather 2:16 | 86 |
9 | Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams 5:06 | 87 |
10 | Eulogy TO Lenny Bruce 3:45 | 91 |