Wed, June 4, 9pm EDT - The Velvet Underground's White Light/White Heat

White Light/White Heat is probably the least well known of the four studio albums by one of the most influential bands of all time. The Velvet Underground's second album was released in 1968 as a follow up to their debut '67 debut The Velvet Underground & Nico.  White Light/White Heat was the last album of the VU lineup that included John Cale.  Despite tensions between he and Lou Reed, however, the group managed to put together an album that remains totally raw and brilliant to this day.  The  17+ minute closing track, "Sister Ray" says it all. Four musicians with their instruments turned up to the max, to 'eleven' if you will.  Whereas the other three albums have more "classic" hits, White Light/White Heat may be the most honest and accurate depiction of a band whose influence is still heard almost 50 years later.

I hope you can join me in listening to this work of art on June 4. Is it truly exceptional or is it less spoken about for a reason?  I look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts!

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