Tracks
- Vicious
- Andy's Chest
- Perfect Day
- Hangin' 'Round
- Walk on the Wild Side
- Make Up
- Satellite of Love
- Wagon Wheel
- New York Telephone Conversation
- I'm So Free
- Goodnight Ladies
Transformer is a rebellious album. The music is art rock. Song topics aside, this is a rock album. It's the countercultural themes that make this art rock or glam rock. There's a hint of David Bowie in the music which is because Mick Ronson, Bowie's guitarist, was heavily involved, producing the album and playing lead guitar.
When it was released, this album probably freaked a lot of people with the homosexual and drag references. Today, listeners might wonder why Lou Reed dwells on things which are commonplace.
It takes patience to "discover" this album. Vicious, Perfect Day, and Walk on the Wild Side are excellent from the start. Then after listening a couple more times, Hangin' Round, Satellite of Love and Wagon Wheel become enjoyable. Next to grow on me after a few more listenings were Andy's Chest, Make Up and I'm So Free. New York Telephone Conversation and Goodnight Ladies are just weeds in the way.
This is a decent album, but that's not immediately apparent. Lou Reed might just be a subtle genius. If that's true then this album certainly deserves to be on the 1001 Albums list because it contains the spirit of rock and roll: rebelliousness. Otherwise, it's just a waste of time.
Most songs are quite good. Vicious, Perfect Day, Walk on the Wild Side, Hangin' Round, Satellite of Love and Wagon Wheel are the stand outs.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
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