The band based its highly intellectual
approach to arrangements on the influences found in the following three
albums, what has become known as the Holy Trinity of Rock & Roll:
The Stooges
Funhouse
Possibly one of the most deeply intellectual
LPs of all time, this record probes the inner psyche of modern living,
with lyrical references to Joyce, Keats, and even the poet Walt Whitman
on the cut "TV Eye." Musical quotes abound, with snippets of
Bach, Mahler and Strauss popping up here and there in the mix.
The Cramps
Gravest Hits
Never before had one group attempted to
include so much of philsophical history and social commentary in a single
work: The release of this album spawned many a doctoral thesis, and its
songs became a popular topic of discussion at late-night study sessions.
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
A wholesome, instructive exploration of
the cosmic Om. This concept record discusses troubled youth, the dynamics
of relationships, the drug problem in our inner cities, and the necessity
of a proper diet.
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