I’ve always been a VU/Lou Reed fan. Have a bunch but never this one on vinyl until now for some reason. Sort of forgot about it during the CD era. Excellent pick. Wife and I spinning it again right now and loving it. Thanks!
Needles & Grooves AoTM /// Vol. 1 - July 2019 Lou Reed - The Blue Mask
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Murfocakes
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Murfocakes
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Goat said it was heavy
I think we could have all guessed that from him though!
Murfocakes
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True but prior conceptions can be turned on their head. That’s why Holy Diver wasn’t AOTM
And this is also why, if we ever get around to me, I won’t be picking an album by The Beatles or Radiohead haha!
Murfocakes
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Clue No 1!!!
tbh i kinda been nervous to do something that is too obviously me because i dont want to do something too easy
It has to be you also. I’m thinking along the lines of something I really like that hasn’t had the publicity it deserves and I think should be shared with you lot rather than an outright all time top 10 album. Let’s face it there is a bit of a convergence when we get into a lot of people’s very favourite albums and we do also want to give most of the people something that they don’t have.
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i already got 2 that are basically like that but im nervous one is semi-obvious and that one is too... not for everyone
Selaws
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Checked my local shops for the Blue Mask at the weekend and there wasn't a copy in either 
ChristoBee
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Checked my local shops for the Blue Mask at the weekend and there wasn't a copy in either
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You should keep your eyes peeled in the PIF thread.
Murfocakes
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That’s a great Velvet Underground/Lou Reed section by the looks of it too. Maybe they threw a few John Cale albums in there too to bump it up
Selaws
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@ChristoBee heroically comes to my rescue with an outstanding PIF! Looking forward to spinning this one. Time to read through @Murfocakes write up!
High Rant District
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Arrived in today’s mail:
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Murfocakes
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It warms my heart all of you giving this a go. Cheers
Dark Star Boogie
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Going through my first full listen now, have only heard the first three or four tracks. Sounds great!
...man this new club kicks ass.
Thanks all!
Goatfish
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Wow. What a listen.
First two tracks are not my jam whatsoever.
My House - I can’t discern whether he’s being completely sarcastic or the lyrics are just complete dreck. D+
Women - same as above but worse. Holy shit that was awful. One of the worst songs I’ve ever heard, especially considering what a rumored prick Lou could be and alleged “getting rough with” women in his past. F-
Underneath the Bottle. Ok, now we’re getting somewhere. B-
The Gun. This is what I’m talking about. Provocative, poetic, downright terrifying and aggressive. Punk rock shit here. A
The Blue Mask. Some excellent guitar work and explicit lyrics about S&M? Punk fucking rock. A+
Average song, er I mean guy. C
The Heroine - I appreciate the poetic lyrics and the callback to “Heroin”. B
Waves of Fear - Shit hot guitar licks, and wonderful lyrics about drug withdrawal. A++
The Day John Kennedy Died - Great guest vocals and cool guitar harmonics and cymbal work. Lyrics are good and that “shot him in the face” hits hard. B+
Heavenly Arms - Geez I really hate when Lou tries to do more with his voice. I really appreciate him at his most monotone or when he goes for the growly/barky like in the title track. Syyyyyyl viiiii nnnnnnnaaaaaahhhh. C.
Final impression: this is a sum is greater than the parts listen. I come away wanting to listen again despite the trash first two songs. Solid B overall, carried on how diverse the whole thing was along with the REALLY strong tracks (to me) in The Gun, Waves of Fear and the title track.
Thank you @Murfocakes for the pick and taking me out of my comfort zone. It was a journey and I’ll be trying again.
First two tracks are not my jam whatsoever.
My House - I can’t discern whether he’s being completely sarcastic or the lyrics are just complete dreck. D+
Women - same as above but worse. Holy shit that was awful. One of the worst songs I’ve ever heard, especially considering what a rumored prick Lou could be and alleged “getting rough with” women in his past. F-
Underneath the Bottle. Ok, now we’re getting somewhere. B-
The Gun. This is what I’m talking about. Provocative, poetic, downright terrifying and aggressive. Punk rock shit here. A
The Blue Mask. Some excellent guitar work and explicit lyrics about S&M? Punk fucking rock. A+
Average song, er I mean guy. C
The Heroine - I appreciate the poetic lyrics and the callback to “Heroin”. B
Waves of Fear - Shit hot guitar licks, and wonderful lyrics about drug withdrawal. A++
The Day John Kennedy Died - Great guest vocals and cool guitar harmonics and cymbal work. Lyrics are good and that “shot him in the face” hits hard. B+
Heavenly Arms - Geez I really hate when Lou tries to do more with his voice. I really appreciate him at his most monotone or when he goes for the growly/barky like in the title track. Syyyyyyl viiiii nnnnnnnaaaaaahhhh. C.
Final impression: this is a sum is greater than the parts listen. I come away wanting to listen again despite the trash first two songs. Solid B overall, carried on how diverse the whole thing was along with the REALLY strong tracks (to me) in The Gun, Waves of Fear and the title track.
Thank you @Murfocakes for the pick and taking me out of my comfort zone. It was a journey and I’ll be trying again.
Dark Star Boogie
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“Women” is definitely a bit of a cringey song.
The first time I streamed it, I felt a little weird and embarrassed for Lou.
Musically, I can dig it’s just...It’s just that chorus.
And some of those lines.
I’m sorry.
Still dig the album a lot though.