Yeah, he floats above the melody.
― the dreaded dependent claus (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 26 August 2023 11:34 (eight months ago) link
Lou put Belle by Al Green in his top 10
https://www.clashmusic.com/news/lou-reed-once-named-his-10-favourite-albums/
― bbq, Saturday, 26 August 2023 11:41 (eight months ago) link
He was well known as a big Al Green fan.
― Monthly Python (Tom D.), Saturday, 26 August 2023 11:47 (eight months ago) link
there is something problematic with the verses being in a higher register than the chorus. maybe it's something a non-singer can pull off better than a singer.
― Thus Sang Freud, Saturday, 26 August 2023 11:58 (eight months ago) link
the "You're going to reap just what you sow" outro has a very different vibe coming from the Rev. Green
― Brad C., Saturday, 26 August 2023 17:42 (eight months ago) link
Al has always been Christian obviously, but I love this one from his “Christian” albums
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo-rWMAfbNs
― bbq, Saturday, 26 August 2023 23:02 (eight months ago) link