Another VU compilation!?
Radney Depano | 05/03/2006
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Another VU compilation!? As a VU fan, it's been very disappointing to know that there's a new VU compilation but contain the same songs on other VU compilations. Maybe the label should think of something different rather than repackaging and re releasing the same stuff over and over. The 2 CD set compiles some of the best VU tracks + NICO's "Chelsea Girl" that I think would be a very good introduction to some of the people who aren't familiar with the band at the best possible price but will be a disappointment for long time VU fans since it's just one of those VU stuff that has been remastered and released over and over! To the record label, please try to think of something new rather than exploiting people's money on the same stuff...."
Great music in a pretty but lacking package
Geoffrey R. Balme | raleigh NC | 12/31/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Like so many great bands from long ago record companies look for ways to reinvent their "toothbrush" so they can sell it to you yet again.
I honestly had this material on vinyl, rarely use the vinyl anymore and decided to get a little compilation (a typical purchase for me).
This one came with the promise of a little book - the book is little, and disjointed, it's like they never proofread it. Honestly, there's gaping holes in the flow of the text. It's got nice pics, and a nice little timeline, but it has the feel of someone spending about 20 minutes actually putting it together.
you'll learn more about the velvet underground listening to Jonathan Richman's song about them - than is offered here.
Still - for the right price it's 2 disks of great music just enough Nico - and the warhol touch - and then onto the real "punk" movement.
what more needs to be said you know who this band is?"
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1