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Velvet Underground

I was rearranged by the Velvet Underground in 1967
How on earth were they making that sound? And Nico. Nico!
Ranted by Cary Tennis Dec 19, 2002
Lou Reed
The Velvet Underground founder gave us heroin, the exalted transvestite and euphoric nastiness. Who knew salvation could sound so good?
By Chris Colin May 16, 2000
Greil Marcus: Real Life Rock Top 10
The "Seinfeld" stamp, "Careless Love," Wire's arty punk revival and more.
By Greil Marcus May 15, 2000
Sharps & Flats
The label synonymous with "As Seen on TV" goes after indie rock. Oh, sweet, delicious irony.
By Joey Sweeney Apr 28, 2000
Sharps & Flats
On "The Covers Record," Cat Power strips "Satisfaction" of Jagger's swagger and manages to velvet over the VU.
By Dave McCoy Mar 24, 2000
Sharps & Flats
On Rhino's exhaustive "1970: The Complete Fun House Sessions," the Stooges obliterate the line between dumb joke and visionary achievement.
By Don McLeese Mar 13, 2000
David Bowie
As the master of self-reinvention -- from Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke to Normal David -- he became the most influential rock star of the post-Beatles era.
By Greg Villepique Jan 25, 2000
Patti Smith
A punk icon in jeans and leather jacket, she added ecstasy and spiritual exaltation to the poet-songwriter equation.
By Greg Villepique Nov 9, 1999
Lou Reed
Lou Reed's live album, "Perfect Night, reviewed by David Bowman.
By David Bowman May 1, 1998
Bedhead
Sharps & Flats is a daily music review in Salon Magazine
By Mark Athitakis Feb 18, 1998
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