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[EP 433] Lou Reed: The Hidden Purpose Behind Metal Machine Music with David Holzer
Was Lou Reed's most controversial album an elaborate joke, an act of rebellion against his record label, or something far more meaningful?
Released in 1975, Metal Machine Music remains one of the most divisive albums in rock history. An hour of relentless guitar feedback and electronic noise, the record baffled fans, frustrated critics, and fueled decades of speculation about what Lou Reed was trying to accomplish.
Joining Booked On Rock is David Holzer, author of Lou Reed: Metal Machine Mystic, to uncover the surprising story behind the album. Drawing on previously unheard recordings from…
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