Wilson and arranger Larry Fallon without involving or consulting Nico. Legacy In retrospective 21st-century reviews, AllMusic described the album as "an unqualified masterpiece", while Trouser Press commented that the album "is sabotaged by tepid arrangements and weak production" and is "of interest mainly for its links to the band Nico had just left." Nico was dissatisfied with the finished product. Recalling the sessions in 1981, she stated: In popular culture Two tracks from the album – "The Fairest of the Seasons" and "These Days" – were used in Wes Anderson's 2001 film The Royal Tenenbaums. "The Fairest of the Seasons" was also used in Gus Van Sant's 2011 film Restless and Yuri Kanchiku's 2022 drama First Love. The song "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams" was used in Andrew Dominik's 2012 film Killing Them Softly. The Tallest Man on Earth recorded a version of "The Fairest of the Seasons" for his 2022 album of covers, Too Late for Edelweiss. Track listing Side A "The Fairest of the Seasons" (Jackson Browne, Gregory Copeland) – 4:06 "These Days" (Jackson Browne) – 3:30 "Little Sister" (John Cale, Lou Reed) – 4:22 "Winter Song" (John Cale) – 3:17 "It Was a Pleasure Then" (Lou Reed, John Cale, Nico) – 8:02 Side B "Chelsea Girls" (Lou Reed, Sterling Morrison) – 7:22 "I'll Keep It with Mine" (Bob Dylan) – 3:17 "Somewhere There's a Feather" (Jackson Browne) – 2:16 "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams" (Lou Reed) – 5:07 "Eulogy to Lenny Bruce" (Tim Hardin) – 3:45 Personnel Musicians Nico vocals Jackson Browne guitars (A1-2, B2-3, B5) Lou Reed electric guitar (A3, A5, B1, B4) John Cale viola, organ, guitar (A3-5) Sterling Morrison electric guitar (B1, B4) Technical Tom Wilson producer Val Valentin director of engineering Gary Kellgren recording and remix engineer Larry Fallon string and flute arrangements Billy Name photography Paul Morrissey photography References External links Lyrics and liner notes 1967 debut albums Albums arranged by Larry Fallon Albums produced by Tom Wilson (record producer) Folk rock albums by German artists Nico albums The Velvet Underground Verve Records albums