Just picked up the 'fully loaded' version of Loaded (which is also represented on the Peel Slowly and See box set) and love it. In particular, the excessive, out of time cowbell on the alternate version of 'Sweet Jane'.

Just picked up the 'fully loaded' version of Loaded (which is also represented on the Peel Slowly and See box set) and love it. In particular, the excessive, out of time cowbell on the alternate version of 'Sweet Jane'. The liner notes has a lot of the techie talk.

shagboy wrote:does anyone know what went into it technically speaking, or can anyone point me towards a resource that would describe some of the equipment/techniques employed? perhaps it is not a sonically special record and i am just under-acquainted with records of that period. if so, what was the standard setup of the 1969 studio?

not to be nitpicky, but that would be the standard setup for the 1970 studio...and i'm sure once you answered that question it would answer your questions about Loaded...i find it a pretty unremarkable album, especially from a recording standpoint...most of the songs aren't that great themselves, but the ones that had been around the previous year were infinitely better when they played live...of course, the presence of Moe helped that a LOT, as the entire dynamic of the band sounded, uh, like the actual Velvet Underground...had Loaded been recorded by any other band i'm sure i wouldn't own it...but as it stands, from time to time i still try to make myself like it...but they were a band trying to do something they werern't really capable of doing (and someone no one really should have been doing in the first place...) making a "hit" record in the early 70s...

man, i can see some reasons to diss loaded, but the songs ain't one of them! so good!!!!

while the first 2 LPs were innovations in sound and style, the next 2 were showcases of lou reed's songwriting mastership or whatever word of praise fits there.

so what's yer 1970 studio got?

shagboy wrote:man, i can see some reasons to diss loaded, but the songs ain't one of them! so good!!!!

while the first 2 LPs were innovations in sound and style, the next 2 were showcases of lou reed's songwriting mastership or whatever word of praise fits there.

so what's yer 1970 studio got?

eh...some of them are pretty good, not not played to their potential on the album...some of them like "Who Loves the Sun" and "Lonesome Cowboy Bill"...come on!

and it ain't my 1970 studio! i don't know nothin' bout it, i merely suggested finding the archetype and find Loaded...beyond a vague suggestion i'm no good!

robert thefamilyghost wrote:eh...some of them are pretty good, not not played to their potential on the album...some of them like "Who Loves the Sun" and "Lonesome Cowboy Bill"...come on!

you just named the only 2 bad songs on the album. cmon, the rest are gold wrapped in gold served with goldsauce

robert thefamilyghost wrote:i'm no good!

you said it!!!

shagboy wrote:you just named the only 2 bad songs on the album. cmon, the rest are gold wrapped in gold served with goldsauce

"Train Round the Bend"...and while the rest aren't as bad they're FAR from "gold"...they only make me cringe a little...the best parts of this album are merely a notch above mediocre...

well, we are obviously of different opinions.

i'll add this, though....

1. satellite of love
2. sad song
3. ride into the sun
4. love makes you feel ten feet tall
5. walk and talk

shagboy wrote:well, we are obviously of different opinions.

i'll add this, though....

1. satellite of love
2. sad song
3. ride into the sun
4. love makes you feel ten feet tall
5. walk and talk

funny, since not ONE of those songs are on the album...

robert thefamilyghost wrote:

shagboy wrote:well, we are obviously of different opinions.

i'll add this, though....

1. satellite of love
2. sad song
3. ride into the sun
4. love makes you feel ten feet tall
5. walk and talk

funny, since not ONE of those songs are on the album...

yes, i mentioend that because i thought you might not consider them part of loaded... but i do, and they're fantastic