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Lou Reed

Lou Reed

2.1M followerspopularity 61/100active 1972–2024

art rockproto-punkglam rock

41 albums · 703 tracks · most played: Dirty Blvd.

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Top songs

#SongAlbumYearLength
1Dirty Blvd.80's Rock Essentials20223:29
2The BronxThe Road From Memphis (Deluxe Edition)20114:38
3Vanishing ActThe Raven (Expanded Edition)20035:23
4Walk on the Wild Side70s 100 Hits20104:14
5Paranoia Key of EEcstasy20004:28
6Hop Frog (feat. David Bowie)The Raven20031:46
7Romeo Had Juliette - 2020 RemasterNew York (Deluxe Edition)20203:09
8Call on Me (feat. Laurie Anderson)The Raven20032:07
9Perfect Day - Demo - Takes 1 & 2I'm So Free: The 1971 RCA Demos20224:03
10Who Am I? (Tripitena's Song)The Raven20034:30

Discography (41)

2024

Why Don't You Smile Now: Lou Reed at Pickwick Records 1964-65Why Don't You Smile Now: Lou Reed at Pickwick Records 1964-6525 tracksForever ChangedForever Changed11 tracks

2023

Open InvitationOpen Invitation1 tracks

2022

Gee Whiz, 1958-1964Gee Whiz, 1958-19646 tracksWords & Music, May 1965Words & Music, May 196511 tracksI'm So Free: The 1971 RCA DemosI'm So Free: The 1971 RCA Demos17 tracksMen of Good Fortune - May 1965 DemoMen of Good Fortune - May 1965 Demo1 tracksHeroin - May 1965 DemoHeroin - May 1965 Demo1 tracksI'm Waiting for the Man (May 1965 Demo)I'm Waiting for the Man (May 1965 Demo)1 tracks

2021

Live At Alice Tully Hall (January 27, 1973 - 2nd Show)Live At Alice Tully Hall (January 27, 1973 - 2nd Show)14 tracks

2020

New York (Deluxe Edition)New York (Deluxe Edition)42 tracks

2011

LuluLulu10 tracks

2010

American PoetAmerican Poet12 tracks

2008

Berlin (Live at St. Ann's Warehouse)Berlin (Live at St. Ann's Warehouse)14 tracks

2007

Hudson River Wind MeditationsHudson River Wind Meditations4 tracks

2004

Animal SerenadeAnimal Serenade20 tracks

2003

The RavenThe Raven21 tracks

2000

EcstasyEcstasy14 tracks

1998

Perfect Night Live in LondonPerfect Night Live in London15 tracks

1996

Set the Twilight ReelingSet the Twilight Reeling11 tracks

1992

Magic and LossMagic and Loss14 tracks

1990

Songs For DrellaSongs For Drella15 tracks

1986

MistrialMistrial10 tracks

1984

New SensationsNew Sensations11 tracksLive In ItalyLive In Italy14 tracks

1983

Legendary HeartsLegendary Hearts11 tracks

1982

The Blue MaskThe Blue Mask10 tracks

1980

Growing Up In PublicGrowing Up In Public11 tracks

1979

The BellsThe Bells9 tracks

1978

Take No Prisoners - LiveTake No Prisoners - Live10 tracksStreet HassleStreet Hassle8 tracks

1976

Rock And Roll HeartRock And Roll Heart12 tracksConey Island BabyConey Island Baby8 tracks

1975

Metal Machine MusicMetal Machine Music4 tracksLou Reed LiveLou Reed Live6 tracks

1974

1969: Velvet Underground Live with Lou Reed Vol. 11969: Velvet Underground Live with Lou Reed Vol. 110 tracksSally Can't DanceSally Can't Dance8 tracksRock 'n' Roll Animal (Live)Rock 'n' Roll Animal (Live)5 tracks

1973

BerlinBerlin10 tracks

1972

TransformerTransformer9 tracksLou ReedLou Reed10 tracks

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Questions

How many albums does Lou Reed have?
41 distinct releases are catalogued, from 1972 to 2024. The most recent is Why Don't You Smile Now: Lou Reed at Pickwick Records 1964-65 (2024).
What is Lou Reed's most popular song?
By Spotify popularity, Dirty Blvd. from 80's Rock Essentials ranks first, followed by The Bronx and Vanishing Act.
What genre is Lou Reed?
Spotify tags Lou Reed as art rock, proto-punk, glam rock.
Which artists are similar to Lou Reed?
Listeners of Lou Reed also play Talking Heads, Neil Young, The Kinks, Iggy Pop, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.
Where can I listen to Lou Reed?
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