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I wouldn't say you're entirely right, but I see things differently. The production is quite odd. It's really unclear what musical direction they were aiming for. However, I think the lyrics about his dad and the singing are truly heartfelt. I'm really into this album, flaws and all.
This album is quite peculiar—it's like a glimpse into that uncommon period when Lou Reed seemed to have run out of things to say. Tied to a contract, he churned out another record, filling it with strange, mostly made-up lyrics about an ongoing tension between a grown man and his folks, and tossing in a couple of half-hearted love songs to his new wife Sylvia. As I said, it's a peculiar album. You can sense Lou's dissatisfaction with it, because when he came back two years later with "The Blue Mask" (a true career highlight), he'd completely revamped his musical and lyrical style. Top-notch guitarist Chuck Hammer is underutilized, as Lou himself took care of the album's sole memorable lead guitar moment (on 'My Old Man,' which also happens to be the only track where some genuine emotion shines through). What a shame. "Growing Up in Public" is alright to listen to, but it's not particularly enjoyable.
Here's an odd album--a glimpse into that unusual period when Lou Reed seemed to have run out of things to say. Bound by contract to produce another record, he came up with a set of peculiar, mostly made-up lyrics about the ongoing tension between a grown man and his folks, and mixed in a couple of half-hearted love songs for his new wife Sylvia. As I mentioned, it's a strange album. You can sense that Lou wasn't pleased with the outcome, because when he came back two years later with "The Blue Mask" (a standout in his career), he had totally revamped his musical and lyrical style. Top-notch guitarist Chuck Hammer is underutilized, as Lou himself took care of the album's sole noteworthy lead guitar moment (on 'My Old Man,' which also happens to be the only track where some genuine emotion shines through). What a shame. "Growing Up in Public" is tolerable, but not particularly enjoyable.
I wouldn't say you're entirely right, but I do disagree. The production's a bit odd. It's hard to tell what musical direction they were going for. That said, the lyrics about his dad and the singing are really heartfelt. I'm enjoying the album, flaws and all.
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