{"product_id":"rock-n-roll-animal-lou-reed-copy","title":"Rock and Roll Heart, Lou Reed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLou Reed – Rock and Roll Heart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Lou Reed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Rock and Roll Heart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Seventh Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e October 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Arista Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Rock \/ Pop Rock \/ Jazz-Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eRock and Roll Heart\u003c\/b\u003e marked a significant turning point in Lou Reed’s career, serving as his debut release for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003eArista Records\u003c\/b\u003e after leaving RCA. Following the commercial suicide and experimental noise of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"227\"\u003eMetal Machine Music\u003c\/i\u003e and the dark themes of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"270\"\u003eConey Island Baby\u003c\/i\u003e, this album found Reed in a surprisingly upbeat and accessible mood. Produced by Reed himself, the record features a more polished, brass-inflected sound. It was recorded during a period when Reed was clean-shaven and attempting to transition away from his \"Phantom of Rock\" persona toward a more straightforward, albeit still quirky, rock-and-roll craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is characterized by its lean arrangements, prominent use of saxophone, and a lighter, almost \"bar-band\" energy compared to the heavy glam-rock of his earlier 70s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Title Track:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eRock and Roll Heart\u003c\/b\u003e is a quintessential Lou Reed anthem—a simple, effective celebration of the music that defined him, featuring a catchy chorus and a relaxed, groovy tempo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJazz Influences:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eA Sheltered Life\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eTemporary Thing\u003c\/b\u003e benefit from the inclusion of saxophonist \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003eMarty Fogel\u003c\/b\u003e, giving the record a loose, jazzy late-night New York feel that prefigured his work on albums like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"219\"\u003eThe Bells\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVamping and Minimalism:\u003c\/b\u003e Many songs, such as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eBanging on My Drum\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003eFollow the Leader\u003c\/b\u003e, utilize repetitive, hypnotic riffs that showcase Reed’s fascination with simple rock structures and rhythmic \"vamping.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLyrical Shift:\u003c\/b\u003e While still containing flashes of his signature street-wise cynicism, the lyrics are generally less confrontational, focusing on romance, music, and the simpler pleasures of the rock lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eRock and Roll Heart\u003c\/b\u003e is often viewed as one of the most \"fun\" and underrated entries in the Lou Reed discography. While it didn't reach the chart heights of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"181\"\u003eTransformer\u003c\/i\u003e, it remains a favorite among fans who appreciate his ability to blend avant-garde sensibilities with classic 50s rock-and-roll foundations. For vinyl collectors, the original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"368\"\u003eArista\u003c\/b\u003e pressings are sought after for their crisp mid-70s production quality. The cover art, featuring a stark, high-contrast close-up of Reed, remains an iconic piece of 70s rock imagery. It is a fantastic addition to any Shopify store focusing on the diverse evolution of a New York legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Lou Reed, Rock and Roll Heart, Arista Records, 1976 Vinyl, New York Rock, Jazz-Rock, Marty Fogel, Banging on My Drum, Classic Rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e The Arista Years, 70s New York Sound, Rock \u0026amp; Roll Anthems, Essential Lou Reed Solo Work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e The Velvet Underground, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Tom Verlaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lou Reed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51339361157437,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/Rocnrolh.jpg?v=1769736244","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/rock-n-roll-animal-lou-reed-copy","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}