Will Dockery
2014-03-11 01:25:44 UTC
It's funny to me that Mistrial is so universally panned. For me it has
definite redeeming qualities (unlike say Legendary Hearts or New Sensations)
in that it is at least playful in intent, and perhaps a little throwaway (in
the Sally style.) But there are some genuinely good melodies and lyrics in
there, and at the very least, it's got energy. Maybe it's all about
expectation, and after Legendary Hearts and New Sensations I had very
little, so Mistrial came as a pleasant surprise. Outside - Guess I'm
Falling In Love; I Remember You - Charleys Girl.
I guess it's the last Lou Reed album that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Or maybe because it's the last overtly camp Lou Reed record that it appeals
so - like all the recordings of the 70's...
But then I also don't agree with the general consensus that New York was the
renaissance. For me, that didn't come until Drella.
superficially varied, but with little depth. Beginning Of A Great Adventure
is a real turn-off. Lou playing it straight just doesn't wash. Dime Store
Mystery is a stand-out track, no question. Pretty damn special, especially
in comparison with tracks like Strawman or Goodevening Mr W....
Magic and Loss? I've listened to it a couple of times. It made me cry the
first time but, unlike Berlin, et al, I feel no need to return.
Set The and Ecstasy. Well they're both very special records in many ways,
and certainly car more compelling to me than say New York, or the 80's in
general. And I can't wait for the next one, although in many ways, sadly,
Ecstasy feels like the end of something.
I love Lou so. Would love to spend some quality time with him :-)
Here we are many years later and things have changed permanently... how about the view on reissues?definite redeeming qualities (unlike say Legendary Hearts or New Sensations)
in that it is at least playful in intent, and perhaps a little throwaway (in
the Sally style.) But there are some genuinely good melodies and lyrics in
there, and at the very least, it's got energy. Maybe it's all about
expectation, and after Legendary Hearts and New Sensations I had very
little, so Mistrial came as a pleasant surprise. Outside - Guess I'm
Falling In Love; I Remember You - Charleys Girl.
I guess it's the last Lou Reed album that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Or maybe because it's the last overtly camp Lou Reed record that it appeals
so - like all the recordings of the 70's...
But then I also don't agree with the general consensus that New York was the
renaissance. For me, that didn't come until Drella.
superficially varied, but with little depth. Beginning Of A Great Adventure
is a real turn-off. Lou playing it straight just doesn't wash. Dime Store
Mystery is a stand-out track, no question. Pretty damn special, especially
in comparison with tracks like Strawman or Goodevening Mr W....
Magic and Loss? I've listened to it a couple of times. It made me cry the
first time but, unlike Berlin, et al, I feel no need to return.
Set The and Ecstasy. Well they're both very special records in many ways,
and certainly car more compelling to me than say New York, or the 80's in
general. And I can't wait for the next one, although in many ways, sadly,
Ecstasy feels like the end of something.
I love Lou so. Would love to spend some quality time with him :-)
Now that there will never be another new Lou Reed record, will we see items like Mistrial and the many loose tracks from soundtracks and tribute albums and so on collected?
One hopes yes.