Words & Music, May 1965
by Lou Reed
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Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

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  1. Under The Radar
    Sep 21, 2022
    80
    Words & Music, May 1965 slots in somewhere between “for completists only” and “for more serious listeners” of Reed’s works. Having a chance to listen to early renditions of Velvet’s classics and getting a taste for Reed’s knack for writing a compelling lyric are well worth experiencing.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Sep 19, 2022
    73
    Nothing on Words and Music redefines or amplifies Reed’s legend. Instead, what we get is a photograph, stark and charming. For an artist known for cool and cruel observations, for cutting remarks and misdirections, these recordings show him completely free from guile. Lewis Reed, unguarded.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 19, 2022
    100
    Previously unheard on any other archival release, these versions genuinely add to his already considerable myth.
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