I think the reason this Lou Reed & Metallica project is getting so much negative feedback is because, there are too many young kids who are strictly into metal, and they don’t really listen to classic rock much. Kids of today’s generation, probably don’t understand the music of Lou Reed that it may be possible that they never listened to Lou’s music before. It’s mostly Lou’s vocals being trashed on. The spoken word style.

If you listen to Lou’s earlier music with the Velvet Underground and his solo albums, especially “Transformer”, Lou always sang that way, the spoken word style. He’s been singing that way for years.

I just think people aren’t used to a spoken word singer fronting a metal band. All of Lou’s songs are very poetic and they all tell stories as well. It’s very appropriate to do them spoken word. He can actually sing for “real” on some of his songs, he only gives the songs whatever feels right.

Lou Reed is a talented artist and storyteller when it comes to his songs. I’ve been listening to Lou’s music for years, I just love his stuff.

I’m liking what I’m hearing in this project so far. It must be hard for young fans in this generation to appreciate Lou Reed. It’s a good thing actually. This Lou Reed & Metallica project will help Lou draw more listeners for his older music.

Kev