Transformer

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Customer reviews

review by: Mr T date: 2009-02-16 rating:
A Walk on the Wild Side
Lou Reed was one of a young David Bowie progeny and was perhaps the most vociferous in his love of the Velvets and the incalculable influence they'd had on his music. When given the chance, Bowie and guitarist Mick Ronson offered to produce Reed's solo follow-up: what followed was undeniably one of both glam rock's and Reed's finest moments, one that gave him a left-field radio hit and a blueprint for much of his solo work to follow. br / br /

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review by: shepja87 date: 2005-10-02 rating:
Bitter Sweet Poetry
I won't say much, but this CD does let you into what Lou Reed is about, it's worth buying this album just for Perfect Day alone.pA must by for good music lovers.

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review by: Toypom date: 2005-06-10 rating:
Evocative musical theatre
On this legendary album, Reed celebrates Andy Warhol and his 15-minutes of fame stars in a glamrock style, influenced by David Bowie. This new edition includes two extra tracks, acoustic versions of Hanging Round and Perfect Day. The informative insert includes illustrations and an essay on the history of Reed and the significance of this album. pTransformer is a type of decadent cabaret comparable to Bowie's Alladin Sane, but it is less bleak and much more colourful and engaging. Reed proved himself to be a master of many styles, from the compelling rock of Walk On The Wild Side through the tender and tuneful pop of Satellite Of Love to the oneiric Perfect Day, a haunting poetic excursion. pOther highlights include the edgy rocker Vicious with its hypnotic melody and sarcastic/ironic lyrics (an attitude that would soon infuse punk and new wave), the quirky New York Telephone Conversation, the energetic Hanging Round and the stately Goodnight Ladies. The songs are highly descriptive of a time, a place and a mindset, and the music is powerful in places and very elegant. pThe stylistic variety renders Transformer compelling throughout while not detracting from the cohesion, making it a great piece of musical theatre. Devoted followers would agree that it does not reveal the complete Reed, as he has been so prolific and his oeuvre encompasses a much larger spectrum. But as a document of the middle seventies, it remains superb, an essential album for all serious rock fans.

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review by: spanner81 date: 2005-06-06 rating:
Aural Sex
Oh man, this album is amazingly awesomebrThe day i got it was the happiest day of my life... no coincidence that the album has Perfect Day on!pIm not saying its going to make your life vastly better, but it cant hurtpEnjoy!


review by: Matt date: 2005-04-03 rating:
A Musical Genius on Top Form
Truly a brilliant, brilliant album. On first listen this blew me away with the tremendously cool (yet often gritty and dark) lyrical prowess of Lou Reed, and the laid-back, confident mix of funky, jazzy, bluesy and often punk influences. This is a must have for anyone's record collection - an amazing album - if you haven't heard any Lou Reed before I'd recommend this. Certainly if you enjoy this it's a must that you then explore his work with the Velvet Underground, which is equally original and equally immense.pA big, big recommendation to get this album coming from this reviewer!

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