5282 Series 5: Episode 1

09th February 2026
Lou Reed's Solo Albums
In this AI enhanced podsperience (you can tell it's going well straight away) we start our new season with an appreciation of Lou Reed. Beloved by many musicians, given massive lee way by the labels, and in tabloid terms known as the bloke from The Velvets, we pick up where The Velvet Underground left off, and discuss Lou's solo albums.

As we do, we touch on mental health, addiction, Drella, fame and obscurity.

Lou was a unique individual and musician, and we can confidently say he created a lasting creative legacy.

Just a shame he punched David in the face, and not Andy.

Apologies if you heard our previous glitchy version. Kevin is sending Dave on a glitch awareness course.

https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/lou-reeds-solo-albums


Links to further information on Lou Reed albums. An asterisk denotes highly recommended.

Lou Reed Wikipedia Biography

Lou Reed Debut Solo Album Review

*Transformer Review

*Berlin Review

* Sally Can't Dance

Metal Machine Music

*Coney Island Baby

Rock and Roll Heart

* Street Hassle

The Bells Review

*Growing Up in Public

*The Blue Mask

Legendary Hearts

New Sensations Review

Mistrial

*New York Deluxe Review

Songs for Drella with John Cale

*Magic and Loss

Set the Twilight Reeling

Ecstasy Review

The Raven Review

Hudson River Wind Meditations

Lulu: Lou Reed with Metallica Review

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Hosts Kevin Petch and David Benn.

Produced by Kevin Petch for Out of Left Field.

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