Lou Reed’s Entire Discography and Reviews of Common and Jack White
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot have talked about Lou Reed many times before on Sound Opinions, but often the discussion gets focused on the man’s life instead of his music. This week they talk with author Jim Higgins about his new book that reviews every album Reed released in his lifetime. The hosts also review new albums from Common and Jack White.
The Auditorium Vol. 1 Common
Chicago rapper turned actor Common released his fifteenth studio album this summer, a collaboration with producer Pete Rock, “The Auditorium Vol. 1.”
No Name Jack White
White Stripes frontman Jack White secretly released his new solo album, “No Name,” by slipping records into shoppers’ bags at his Third Man Record locations. Since then, the album has shown up on streaming services and is a return to his guitar-heavy blues rock sound.
Lou Reed’s Music
Jim and Greg talk with writer Jim Higgins about Lou Reed’s music, rather than his biography. While there are many books about Lou Reed, Higgins claims his new book is the most comprehensive look at Reeds music ever published.
Featured Songs:
- Common and Pete Rock, "Dreamin'," The Auditorium, Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024
- Common and Pete Rock, "When The Sun Shines Again (feat. Posdnuos)," The Auditorium, Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024
- Common and Pete Rock, "This Man," The Auditorium, Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024
- Jack White, "Old Scratch Blues," No Name, Third Man, 2024
- Jack White, "Archbishop Harold Holmes," No Name, Third Man, 2024
- Jack White, "Bless Yourself," No Name, Third Man, 2024
- Lou Reed, "Walk On The Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972
- Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1976
- Lou Reed and John Cale, "Images," Songs For Drella, Sire, 1990
- Lou Reed, "The Power of Positive Drinking," Growing Up in Public, Arista, 1980
- Lou Reed, "Egg Cream," Set the Twilight Reeling, Warner Bros., 1996
- Lou Reed, "Like A Possum," Ecstasy, Reprise, 2000
- Lou Reed, "Pale Blue Eyes (Live)," Take No Prisoners, Arista, 1978
- Luna, "Tiger Lilly," Bewitched, Elektra, 1994
- Lou Reed, "Edgar Allan Poe," The Raven, Sire, 2003
- Lou Reed, "Halloween Parade," New York, Sire, 1989
- Prince and the Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros., 1984
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