Critics often highlight the following aspects of the record:
: While it didn't innovate as loudly as the "banana album," reviewers often claim this record is the most personal and inviting of their discography—a "clean slate" that allowed Lou Reed to explore themes of religion and redemption. The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground...
: A notable outlier on the album, this eight-minute track uses aural overload and overlapping spoken-word vocals, which some critics find challenging but innovative. Critics often highlight the following aspects of the
: Frequently cited as one of the band's greatest songs, this folk-leaning ballad is a staple of slowcore and dream pop precursors. The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground...
