Sally Can't Dance
Whether you're just starting your vinyl collection or have been spinning for years, the right turntable makes all the difference. We've selected the best options for every budget.
Discover our selection of turntables
4.5
Average of 4 reviews
2
2
0
0
0
Whether a review is positive, negative, or neutral, we always publish it. However, we screen every review to ensure it is authentic and free of profanity. These checks happen automatically, though a human occasionally steps in. We never pay for reviews.
This album sounds fantastic, with the horns giving off a "live" feel and a wide, deep soundstage. The bass grooves along perfectly. It's not my top Lou Reed album, but the sound quality here is superb. I prefer this version over my remastered CD! Grab it for your collection at under $20. [Tech specs in my profile].
Well, it’s not Lou at his absolute finest, but in my opinion, it serves as the ideal bridge between Berlin and Coney Island Baby, incorporating elements of both (naturally!). The live albums that frame this release almost feel like they're from a different artist, showcasing Reed's Transformer/Berlin touring band. In the studio, Lou adopts a more progressive approach. A style that doesn’t rely on his past, except as a musical reference, evolving from the past, transforming into the future. This approach is definitely laid-back in parts (of course it is - it’s 1974, after all!) but in other sections, he reveals his darker side (Kill Your Sons) as well as his groovier side (Sally Can’t Dance). And it all carries that cool NYC vibe that musically supports much of this album and its studio successor, Coney Island Baby. That he anticipated Bowie and all the "Plastic Soul" bandwagoners is just Lou: always ahead of the game, as he had been since the beginning of his career. After all, he lived in the most influential, decadent, and vibrant city on the planet in 1974. So he was right at the heart of cultural ground zero, from the VU onwards. Now I reckon it’s time to reassess SCD. It’s about time all of us listeners open our ears to Lou’s “where-I’m-at-in-’74” album with a fresh outlook, unburdened by outdated standards. Who knows, you might even end up rating it 4 stars. And perhaps even shake your hips to Lou’s funk. Maybe?
In my opinion, this might just be the finest sounding capture of Lou Reed's 70s work. I've got this standard Dynaflex US version, and the sound quality is impressive, rivaling some of Steely Dan's albums from that era. There are a couple of awkward bits, but hey, it's still Lou Reed, with a stellar lineup of studio pros backing him up.
Got my original US version, it's a cut-out (bottom left corner) still in the shrink wrap, with a black and white RCA sticker up top right. This Lou Reed album is seriously underrated. Standout tracks are 'Kill Your Sons' and 'Billy'.
We don't have a live price right now, but stock fluctuates daily. You can check for hidden stock on Amazon directly, or let us alert you as soon as it is available.