The Velvet Underground's second album is a highly experimental piece, permeated with deliberate distortion, feedback noise, and distorted vocals.
The sound of this album departs from the conventional wisdom of rock music. John Cale's viola transcends its role as a string instrument, functioning as a noise generator. Lou Reed's guitar distorts violently, producing a saturated sound that exceeds the limits of the amplifier. In particular, the 17-minute-plus track "Sister Ray" overwhelms the listener with its chaotic progression of improvisation and noise. At the same time, the album also features a diverse mix of expressions, such as the recitation-centered "The Gift," which had a decisive influence on later alternative rock.
A:
1)
White Light/White Heat
2)
The Gift
3)
Lady Godiva's Operation
4)
There She Comes Now
B:
1)
I Heard Her Call My Name
2)
Sister Ray
Vocals, Guitar, Piano - Lou Reed
Vocals, Viola [Electric], Organ, Bass Guitar - John Cale
Producer - Tom Wilson (2)
Engineer [Recording] - Gary Kellgren
Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar - Sterling Morrison
Percussion - Maureen Tucker
Engineer [Director Of] - Val Valentin
Design [Cover] - Acy R. Lehman
Photography By [Cover] - Billy Name
Photography By [Liner] - Mario Anniballi
Cover [Cover Concept] - Andy Warhol
Design [Cover] - Acy R. Lehman
Engineer [Director Of] - Val Valentin
Engineer [Recording] - Gary Kellgren
Percussion - Maureen Tucker
Photography By [Cover] - Billy Name
Photography By [Liner] - Mario Anniballi
Producer - Tom Wilson (2)
Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar - Sterling Morrison
Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano - Lou Reed
Vocals, Viola [Electric], Organ, Bass Guitar - John Cale
