That's the great thing about music !
For me , this one connects. Wow ! Differing opinions all over the place ! That's the thing about music , it either connects or it doesn't. Lou mixed up the "standard" stuff enough to make it not another "Oh no , not another recording of THAT song again". The sound is awesome too ! I thought Lou was right in my living room. If you're unsure , snatch it up used. . . I don't regret buying it new.
Beautiful
There are 15 tracks which cover most of Reed's finest songs. This wonderful live album was recorded live in 1997 at the Royal Festival Hall for the Meltdown Festival.
The most noteable feature of this album is the crystal clear sound. This is immediately obvious from the first track "I'll be your mirror". Lou has a fantastic accoustic guitar sound. He describes it in the sleeve notes as "the sound of diamonds". Don't be mislead by this, the album isn't an unplugged album, although there is an element of that style that creeps into this album. In fact on numbers like 'Busload of Faith', after a gentle introduction the band really rocks out.
The other musicians are Mike Rathke - Guitar, Fernando Saunders - Bass and vocals, Tony Smith - Drums and Vocals.
I think this album would serve as a great starter album for people new to Lou Reeds music, and as it looks as though it may be unavailable fairly soon you should grab a a copy of this as soon as you can.
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It was indeed a Perfect Night
It is a thoughtful career overview that touches all the way back to Velvets (no "Heroin" this time, kids, been done enough), it has great sound, and is a great performance by the band. This is Lou's finest live album. "I'll Be Your Mirror" is both personal and beautiful. "New Sensations" rips the bleeding heart out of its pure adrenaline existence. All stops in between are met. This is intimate; this is satisfying. It is not pretty wimp rock for losers, it should only be listened to by those who hope for music to be in some way the balm and salvation for their discontent.
Adequate material, tight band
If you're expecting another 'Rock & Roll Animal,' this ain't it. For a Lou Reed live album, this works only part of the time.
On the minus side, Reed's monotone delivery doesn't really add
anything to these versions. Some listeners may grow weary with
this approach over an hour-long plus CD.
On the plus side, the backing band is tight, perfectly suited
to the stripped-down arrangements.
Interesting cross-section of material, but those easily
offended might want to skip Track #14 and its bizarre subject
matter, but coming from someone like Lou, it's to be expected.
I'm surprised that this doesn't carry a PA sticker for that
track and becauses he uses the 'F' word 4 or 5 times on the CD.
So if you like Lou and all his faults, you'll like this, in a
modest way. But if you don't, this won't make a fan out of you.
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An okay live album from Lou Reed,.
Nothing ground breaking, just Lou Reed and his band going through some old tunes infront of a live audience in England. Perfect Nigh: Live in London was a live album that Lou Reed made during some down time he had before his next disc. Nothing to write home about. A nice tight performance from Lou and company.
Recommended for Lou Reed fans.
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