| 1 | I Can't Stand It | 2:36 |
| 2 | Walk On The Wild Side | 4:13 |
| 3 | Satellite Of Love | 3:39 |
| 4 | Vicious | 2:55 |
| 5 | Caroline Says I | 3:57 |
| 6 | Sweet Jane (Live) | 4:29 |
| 7 | Kill Your Sons | 3:37 |
| 8 | Coney Island Baby | 6:37 |
| 9 | Nowhere At All | 3:15 |
| 10 | The Blue Mask | 5:03 |
| 11 | Legendary Hearts | 3:24 |
| 12 | My Red Joystick | 3:36 |
| 13 | The Original Wrapper | 3:39 |
| 14 | Video Violence | 5:35 |
Experience the evolution of a rock icon. Released by RCA in 1993, A Retrospective is a definitive compilation that captures the chameleonic career of Lou Reed. From his early transitions out of the Velvet Underground to his experimental solo heights, this collection serves as an essential roadmap through the work of one of music's most influential songwriters.
The tracklist spans Reed's most critically acclaimed eras, featuring the glam-rock brilliance of the David Bowie-produced Transformer (1972) and the raw storytelling of Berlin (1973), through to his sharp 1980s output like The Blue Mask and Mistrial. Whether you are a dedicated fan or a newcomer to his avant-garde sensibilities, this compilation showcases the grit, poetry, and art-rock genius that defined Reed’s RCA years.
Key Tracks Include:
- Walk on the Wild Side – The quintessential street-wise anthem.
- Satellite of Love – An ethereal pop masterpiece.
- Sweet Jane (Live) – The legendary version from Rock n Roll Animal.
- Coney Island Baby – Reed’s soulful, melodic signature.
- I Can't Stand It – High-energy rock from his debut solo period.
- The Blue Mask – A deep dive into his experimental 80s guitar work.
Product Details:
- Label: RCA
- Format: CD, Compilation
- Release Year: 1993
- Genre: Art Rock / Rock & Roll
