Raymond Chandler managed to write about L.A. his whole career. Should I keep going writing about New York? Is that what I should be doing? Songwriting doesn't work that way. Lou Reed careerchandlermanage Change image and share on social
Sound is more than just noise. Ordered sound is music. My life is music. Lou Reed lifemusicnoise Change image and share on social
Perfect Night is minimalistic and that's what makes it so forceful. Lou Reed forcefulmakeminimalistic Change image and share on social
There's a bit of magic in everything, and some loss to even things out. Lou Reed bitelossmagic Change image and share on social
I don't mind a repetitive chorus; I mind repetitive verse. I mean, it's the same amount of space. Why would you have only three diamonds if you can have six? Lou Reed amountchorusdiamond Change image and share on social
Music should come crashing out of your speakers and grab you, and the lyrics should challenge whatever preconceived notions that listener has. Lou Reed challengecrashgrab Change image and share on social
I think it's pretentious to create art just for the sake of stroking the artists ego. Lou Reed artartistcreate Change image and share on social
These are really terribly rough times, and we really should try to be as nice to each other as possible. Lou Reed niceroughterribly Change image and share on social
