The Raven finds Lou Reed exploring the darker corners of his artistry, melding electronic, rock, and spoken word in one of his most ambitious projects. Inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe and originally produced for the Thalia Theatre in Hamburg, this album stands as a testament to Reed’s restless creativity and poetic vision.
Issued by Sire in 2019, this special edition brings The Raven to vinyl for the first time, inviting a deeper experience of its haunting soundscapes and evocative storytelling. The album’s bold fusion of genres and layered production showcases Reed’s enduring ability to challenge and captivate listeners, making it a remarkable chapter in his storied career.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Sire
- Genre: Electronic, Rock, Non-Music
- Release Date: 11/29/2019
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TRACKS
A1. The Conqueror Worm
A2. Overture
A3. Old Poe
A4. Prologue (Ligiea)
A5. Edgar Allan Poe
A6. The Valley Of Unrest
A7. Call On Me
A8. The City In The Sea / Shadow
B1. A Thousand Departed Friends
B2. Change
B3. The Fall Of The House Of Usher
B4. The Bed
C1. Perfect Day
C2. The Raven
C3. Balloon
C4. Broadway Song
C5. The Tell-Tale Heart Pt. 1
C6. Blind Rage
D1. The Tell-Tale Heart Pt. 2
D2. Burning Embers
D3. Imp Of The Perverse
D4. Vanishing Act
D5. The Cask
E1. Guilty (Spoken)
E2. Guilty (Song)
E3. A Wild Being From Birth
E4. I Wanna Know (The Pit And The Pendulum)
E5. Science Of The Mind
F1. Annabel Lee / The Bells
F2. Hop Frog
F3. Every Frog Has His Day
F4. Tripitena's Speech
F5. Who Am I? (Tripitena's Song)
F6. Courtly Orangutans
F7. Fire Music
F8. Guardian Angel
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