Rock And Roll Heart is a Rock album by Lou Reed, originally released in 1976. On Gatefold: 71 pressings tracked, owned by 6 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Rock & Roll
- raw
- defiant
- urban
About
<i>Rock and Roll Heart</i> is an unusually upbeat collection for a man as dark as Lou Reed. The spirited performances and faster tempos spotlight Michael Fonfara's striking keyboard work and let saxophonist Marty Fogel and drummer Michael Suchorksy kick into high gear. "A Sheltered Life"—an early obscure Velvet Underground tune that appeared in demo form on <i>Peel Slowly and See</i>—here is a quirky nightclub tune. "Follow the Leader" also dates back to the Velvet days (and appeared in a 17-minute version on <i>Bootleg Series Vol. 1—The Quine Tapes</i>); its antsy rhythm drives the nervous intensity. The title track is an underrated gem, much in line with "Coney Island Baby." "Ladies Pay," the instrumental "Chooser and the Chosen One," and "Temporary Thing" are closer to Reed's usual measured artful visions, while "Senselessly Cruel" and "Banging on My Drum" are quick, to-the-point rockers that prove Reed can still crank out simple, unadorned rock 'n' roll when the occasion arises.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1I Believe In Love2:45
- A2Banging On My Drum2:03
- A3Follow The Leader2:08
- A4You Wear It So Well4:30
- A5Ladies Pay4:15
- A6Rock And Roll Heart3:00
Side B
- B1Chooser And The Chosen One2:45
- B2Senselessly Cruel2:03
- B3Claim To Fame2:49
- B4Vicious Circle2:47
- B5A Sheltered Life2:15
- B6Temporary Thing5:19
Credits
Performers
- Bruce YawBASS
- Michael SuchorskyDRUMS
- Michael FonfaraPIANO ORGAN SYNTHESIZER
- Marty FogelSAXOPHONE
- Lou ReedVOCALS GUITAR PIANO
- Garland JeffreysBACKING VOCALS
6 collectors on Gatefold own this · 71 pressings tracked on Gatefold