VU Power Rankings Week 2

2 weeks in, 2 albums down, how do I rank the songs of the Velvet Underground now? Once again, a disclaimer: this is totally subjective and my opinion. It doesn't reflect empirical best, just what I like best. Also, it could very well change. Ok? Here goes…

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Sister Ray

At seventeen and a half minutes long, it's the most monumental song in the Velvet Underground's catalog and a true tour de force that deserves it's own post. Here's my breakdown of "Sister Ray."

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VU Power Rankings

Alright, people, it's list time. After each week of Velvet Underground month, I'm going to present my ranking of the band's songs. Since this sort of thing can get contentious, here's my disclaimer: this is totally subjective and my opinion. It doesn't reflect empirical best, just what I like best. Also, it could very well change. Ok? Here goes…

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Lou Reed: Screen Test

In 2009 a collection of Andy Warhol screen tests was released – 13 Most Beautiful… Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests. The DVD is a compilation of extended looks at celebrities set against music which reflects their personalities. Warhol and the Velvet Underground had a fruitful creative relationship so it's not surprising that Lou Reed would lend his face to this project. However, what makes this chapter of the DVD so cool is that Lou Reed manages to exude American rock and roll simply by drinking a Coke. The accompanying song is I'm Not a Young Man Anymore from a 1967 bootleg of The Velvet Underground. I don't know about you, but this kind of makes me thirsty.

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