Berlin

by Lou Reed and Julian Schnabel

Berlin is a concept album that represented a brave departure from the familiar sounds and themes of Lou Reed's earlier solo work, a tragic tale about heartbreak and addiction meant to be played live as a rock opera, in the vein of The Who's Tommy. But its poor reception meant that plans for a live performance were put on hold until 2007, when, with a renewed confidence in the material, Reed toured with a full orchestra and choir, giving some of the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847832120
• ISBN13: 9780847832125
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.1" x 12.0"