Title: Literate, radio friendly rock
Review: Not one of the critics' favourites, Growing Up In Public is a very literate Lou Reed album. The music tends towards mainstream radio rock, yet it contains great songs like the title track, Love Is Here To Stay and the very catchy Power Of Positive Drinking with its bouncy beat.My other favorites include How Do You Speak To An Angel, My Old Man and Teach The Gifted Children with its poetic lyrics. The subject matter deals with relationships and the album has more of a warm, human feel than the decadence Reed is best appreciated for.The style is not dissimilar toLegendary HeartsorNew Sensationsand the song quality is far aboveMistrial. By any other standard than Reed's own, this is a good rock album that has stood the test of time very well. It's a must for fans.
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