The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) is a seminal debut album blending avant-garde art rock with proto-punk, featuring Lou Reed’s poetic lyrics and John Cale’s experimental instrumentation. Despite initial commercial failure, its raw sound and provocative themes profoundly influenced alternative music.
The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) is a seminal debut album blending avant-garde art rock with proto-punk, featuring Lou Reed’s poetic lyrics and John Cale’s experimental instrumentation. Despite initial commercial failure, its raw sound and provocative themes profoundly influenced alternative music.
