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Movie poster: Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer (2001)
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Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer

2001 · 49 min Music Documentary
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

In 1972, Lou Reed's second solo album Transformer elevated him from a minor cult figure to one of the best known and most talked about artists in rock & roll, with its incisive portrait of the demimonde and the distinctive hit single "Walk on the Wild Side." Classic Albums: Lou Reed -- Transformer offers a look at the making of this landmark album, with Lou Reed and engineer Ken Scott offering an in-depth perspective on the recording sessions, and Herbie Flowers revealing how he came up with his memorable bass line for "Walk on the Wild Side."

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Year 2001
Country United States of America
Genre Music, Documentary
Director Bob Smeaton
Runtime 49 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (20 votes)

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Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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A 2001 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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