“Lip Gloss” (c) Rob Goldstein 2017
Tag: transformer
Pixel Trash
God
launched
the Gay
Conspiracy.
He spit his
seed
into the
hearts
of clever
boys
and left
them
craving
His love.
Image and poem (c) Rob Goldstein 2017-2018
Battle of Famous Albums, Part 3: Lou Reed
Battle of Famous Albums can only happen when a band has two records that stand out in their discography and that are generally in very close competition with each other in terms of popularity and critical reception. If the band has more than two peaks, it won’t apply. Nor if one of the two peaks is regarded as much higher.
A reviewer once said that Lou Reed is one of the most empathic artists in account with his ability to express so many different emotions. And it’s true that he always managed to put himself in the shoes of the many characters he observed, not only telling us what they say and do, but making us feel what they feel. Making us understand what they’re like. This of course goes back to Velvet Underground’s impeccable discography, where Reed wrote from the perspective of junkies (Heroin), transgenders (Candy…
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