Mistrial is a Rock album by Lou Reed, originally released in 1986. On Gatefold: 45 pressings tracked, owned by 10 collectors.
About
With 1986's <i>Mistrial</i>, it was time for Lou Reed to see what the ‘80s were all about. Programmed drums on many of the tracks create a mechanized feel, while bassist Fernando Saunders colors the bottom end like no other in rock 'n' roll. "No Money Down" takes rockabilly into the ‘80s with a detached vocal that seems to be apologizing for the mess. "Video Violence" is further confusion, with Reed commenting on the MTV generation while not letting on as to what might be his role in their development. "The Original Wrapper" finds Reed using his NYC street cred to slot himself into the then-emerging cultural force of hip-hop. "Tell It to Your Heart" is the underrated ballad exploring romantic love from an adult perspective. More in line with the Reed’s persona is the title track, which comes out with multiple guitars blazing, spotlighting his penchant for chunky rhythm guitars and a tone that yields to no man.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Mistrial3:22
- A2No Money Down3:10
- A3Outside3:05
- A4Don't Hurt A Woman4:01
- A5Video Violence5:36
Side B
- B1Spit It Out3:34
- B2The Original Wrapper3:38
- B3Mama's Got A Lover4:11
- B4I Remember You2:55
- B5Tell It To Your Heart5:11
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Rock & Roll
- gritty
- cynical
- urban
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
"I" stamped in runouts denotes RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis, pressing. Remainder of runouts mostly etched, plating IDs may be stamped.
Came with printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits.
Hype sticker affixed to shrinkwrap with catalog number:
Featuring No Money Down | Video Violence [DMM logo]
RCA on jacket, inner sleeve, RCA Victor on labels.
Recorded at The Power Station, New York City
Direct Metal Mastering at Masterdisk, New York City
Rubén Blades appears through the courtesy of Elektra / Asylum Records
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Eddie MartinezRHYTHM GUITAR GUITAR
- Fernando SaundersBASS BASS, RHYTHM GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS BASS, RHYTHM GUITAR, DRUM PROGRAMMING
- J.T. LewisDRUMS PERCUSSION
- John SuhrGUITAR
- Lou ReedGUITAR VOCALS VOCALS, GUITAR
- Ruben BladesBACKING VOCALS
- Sammy MerendinoDRUM PROGRAMMING PERCUSSION
- Jim CarrollBACKING VOCALS
- Rick BellSAXOPHONE TENOR SAXOPHONE
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