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Lou Reed Brings Controversial “Metal Machine Music” to Life

Fans who’d eagerly bought Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music when it came out in 1975 soon returned to their music stores in droves, demanding refunds and complaining that the record was broken. MMM is Reed’s most controversial record, the black sheep in his catalog: a 64-minute double album that consists almost entirely of jarring, swelling [...]

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19:57 on April 24 2009

Lou Reed Brings Controversial “Metal Machine Music” to Life

Rolling Stone — Fans who’d eagerly bought Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music when it came out in 1975 soon returned to their music stores in droves, demanding refunds and complaining tha... more info
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20:28 on April 24 2009

Lou Reed played w/ Metal Machine Trio @ Gramercy, playing Jazz Foundation's 20th anniversary benefit @ the Apollo

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano Same Reed, different Apollo A Great Night in Harlem May 14, 2009 8pm Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street (between 7th & 8th Ave.) Hosted by Danny Glo... more info
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