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‘The Velvet Underground’ 50 years later

By Peter Zemeske | February 28, 2019

The Velvet Underground promised an alternative take on music in the 1960s. Their third album, “The Velvet Underground,” turns 50 years old March 1. With such a landmark anniversary, a look back on a classic is a worthwhile trip.The Velvet Underground...

Lou Reed, Metallica bad kind of strange

Lou Reed, Metallica bad kind of strange

By Connor Rice | October 31, 2011

You can't force weird. Metallica is living proof of this fact. When done correctly, "weird" can give society a shot in the arm and ignite a countercultural shift. But half-hearted attempts to keep a career interesting rarely stack up in the "all-time"...