The Vinyl Countdown # 1853

Lou Reed, New Sensations (1984)

I reckon it’s unfair when people speak of Lou Reed not releasing anything decent across the 1980s – until New York. I think he had a very good 1980s, releasing five strong/decent albums and New Sensations is a favourite. But then, for me, it’s tied to the discovery. I discovered Lou Reed via his 1980s albums. And just find…