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Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Lolno — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:40:23 -0000

Just because you don't like noise music doesn't mean I don't.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Alex — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:49:33 -0000

Am I really the only person who's listened to this more than twice in its entirety? I love it, I have on my iPod (along with Stockhausen, Cage, Xenakis…)

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Alex — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:26:43 -0000

Metal Machine Music is a good album. I like it.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Robert — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:10:33 -0000

I wonder if anyone yelled 'Freebird'! during that concert.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Jason — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:43:43 -0000

I warned Jeff that if he sends it to me, I'm not going to open it.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

James G — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:07:44 -0000

http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/lou_reed/metal_machine_music.htm

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

2fs — Sun, 27 May 2007 12:07:03 -0000

A notable full-length album tribute is due in August: Zeitkratzers Lou Reed: Metal Machine Music (Asphodel), which transcribes Mr. Reeds worst-selling 1975 album originally an opus of guitar feedback for chamber ensemble, followed by Mr. Reed himself with a climactic solo. Played by a live group, Metal Machine Music sounds even wilder and more frenetic, and Zeitkratzers act of fandom countless work-hours involved in transcribing and orchestrating moves Metal Machine Music into a context where, perhaps, it always belonged: as an avant-garde piece of bristling minimalism rather than a rock musicians bizarre experiment.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Robert — Thu, 24 May 2007 12:33:41 -0000

Rolling Stone review says, In the liner notes [Reed] admits that he hasn't listened to [the album] all the way through, and in [a recent interview] the claim that he made for Metal Machine Music was that playing it 'would clear the room.' Ha! Lou Reed's a jolly misanthrope. I think I mentioned on Jefitoblog that my former boss's former record-store boss used to clear out all the closing-time stragglers by putting on Metal Machine Music. Thanks for that RS link, BD!

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

BD — Thu, 24 May 2007 11:07:20 -0000

do my own post, calling upon my misspent music-major days, old Rolling Stone reviews and Calvin and Hobbes. Sorry I'm a Blogger user who can't do trackbacks. Enjoy.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

jhensy — Thu, 24 May 2007 07:21:48 -0000

Wow, I finally get to hear MMM after YEARS of reading about it (yep, I remember all those Lester Bangs pieces in Creem). It sounds pretty much as expected.
I remember seeing an original copy of this LP for sale in a record store in Ft. Lauderdale about 20 years ago... it was fairly beat-up, with a a big cut-out notch in the corner, but extremely rare nonetheless. I thought about buying it, but eventually balked at the $30 price tag. Always regretted that.
Your post -- and video -- were hilarious, of course.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Eric P. — Thu, 24 May 2007 06:51:46 -0000

I nearly had a heart attack laughing over every word, priceless blog posting.
This should be a sitcom, it beats all the reality tv and it's got enough character and heart to survive beyond the pilot.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Ted — Wed, 23 May 2007 23:49:34 -0000

I agree with Jeff. That was a priceless post!

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Robert — Wed, 23 May 2007 17:21:21 -0000

Metal Machine Music, that is). Not even the Velvet Underground's Loaded or his more pop-oriented songs like Walk on the Wild Side and Perfect Day? Is it his voice? I can see how his speaking/singing style could grate, but I've always liked it.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Taylor — Wed, 23 May 2007 14:51:46 -0000

what I find hilarious about this is that my roommate listens to shit like this (and much worse) 24/7. no joke. if you think this is bad, just be glad you're not in a CD sending war with me, because I have heard worse.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Dan — Wed, 23 May 2007 13:12:53 -0000

I'd like to add that, while maybe no one would have argued this, MMM is NOT the first test of fan loyalty of this typefrom a major label act.On the contrary, Chicago did it on their DEBUT album (a DOUBLE-LP at that!) with Terry Kath's Free Form Guitar. The main difference being that Kath's 6+ minutes of noodling is at least somewhat listenable for a few seconds, if taken in the cool, Hendrixy, trippy vibe context. That, and of course the fact that Kath was one HELL of an accomplished guitar player who arguably eclipsed Hendrix himself in terms of technique. So I'd guess that next time you have to be placed in the position of listening to MMM again (God forbid), you're best off at least warming up with Chicago's most outlandish track. (I say guess because there is no way in hell I'd ever check out Lou Reed's turd sandwich just for the sake of reference.)

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

MC — Wed, 23 May 2007 08:06:20 -0000

This is one funny post... but you should include a warning at the top for those of us who read this stuff at work. I think there is a pretty good chance I'll fired today for the complaints about my laughing out loudly and snorting up coffee out of my nose. Thanks.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

wardo — Wed, 23 May 2007 06:59:47 -0000

To add to the sheer comedy, here's Lester Bangs's classic defense of this album. (I haven't read it in a while, but it might include the aside about how he had a copy on 8-track so he could play it in his car.)

http://www.rocknroll.net/lo...

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

SnOOd — Wed, 23 May 2007 00:44:14 -0000

I think Jefito and Jason mayhave accidentally stumbled onto the answer toeverynation's crime problems. No more death sentence, no more jails, just lotsa MMM.
Justthe threat of having to endure theentire METAL MACHINE MUSIC album might just be the answer.
Misdemeanor offences might incur one whole listening.
Felonies on a weighted scale by duration and volume.
Those that actuallyenjoy the punishment would be thrown into sanitoriums for major evaluation.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

2fs — Wed, 23 May 2007 00:01:59 -0000

restful, actually, once you get over the fact that it's like dentistry for the ears. Without anaesthetic. With rusty equipment. Dipped in battery acid. And done by a hungover dentist who just ate a whole bag of Extreme Ranch Doritos followed by a forty of stale malt liquor and who hasn't bathed for a week.Try Das Schaben by Einsturzende Neubauten (add umlauts to taste).

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Dave — Tue, 22 May 2007 23:48:04 -0000

There's a point in Part I which, to my ears, sounds like the last sounds heard by kittens in a burlap bag thrown in the river.Or is it Part III? I forget.

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Private Beach — Tue, 22 May 2007 23:30:24 -0000

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Lounge-Wild-Cool-Swingin-Artist/dp/B00000J600/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-1930432-1947217?ie=UTF8s=musicqid=1179890766sr=8-1

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

Ernie — Tue, 22 May 2007 21:31:45 -0000

Wow. Just wow. This is what would happen if robots played electronic bagpipes set on random. It's very hurty.Though I gotta tell ya, I forgot all about FF Jenkins. I think I've found my best friend's birthday present (and before you get on me, I've got Patty Duke's CD from him)2sc

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

EightE1 — Tue, 22 May 2007 20:53:17 -0000

Ready for the House, anyone?

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

johnny — Tue, 22 May 2007 19:06:45 -0000

Was it re-mastered?
With bonus tracks?

Re: This Sucks!…(Don’t) Try This: Lou Reed, “Metal Machine Music”

jefito — Tue, 22 May 2007 18:41:04 -0000

Fucking best. Post. Ever. I have been laughing at this all day. Thanks, buddy.