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#109: Transformer by Lou Reed

Apr 06, 202450 minSeason 9Ep. 11
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Lou Reed! He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band The Velvet Underground, but beyond that also crafted a solo career that spanned five decades. In this episode, we take a look at Transformer, the album that birthed "Walk On The Wild Side," perhaps his most well-known and iconic song. What did we think about this album, and how it fits with the greatest albums of all time? Listen to find out!

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