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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textThe Velvet Underground & Nico's 1967 debut fundamentally reshaped rock music's DNA. The album created blueprints for glam rock's sexual ambiguity, punk's raw energy, and the distorted landscapes of grunge and noise rock. Though initially unsuccessful commercially, the album demonstrated rock music's potential as a serious art form, effectively bridging high art and popular culture while creating a blueprint for underground music.Featured songs:Sunday MorningI'm Waiting For The ManFemme FataleVenus in FursHeroinThere She Goes Again
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