Album: Squeeze by The Velvet Underground (1973)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: Squeeze is the fifth and final studio album released by the Velvet Underground, however in name only. Lou Reed or any other the Reed-era group other than multi-instrumentalist Doug Yule do not participate.  Therefore the album may be considered as a solo set by Doug Yule.

The album is recorded in London during fall of 1972 with help from Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice and uncredited female backing vocals.

Artist Background: The Velvet Underground were an American rock band formed in New York City. First active from 1964 to 1973, their best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists. Although experiencing little commercial success while together, the band is often cited by many critics as one of the most important and influential groups of the 1960s. An often-repeated statement, usually attributed to Brian Eno or Peter Buck, is that "The first Velvet Underground al... Part of the New York City, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the New York City, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Happy, 1970s, Album

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Squeeze is the fifth and final studio album released by the Velvet Underground, however in name only. Lou Reed or any other the Reed-era group other than multi-instrumentalist Doug Yule do not participate.  Therefore the album may be considered as a solo set by Doug Yule.

The album is recorded in London during fall of 1972 with help from Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice and uncredited female backing vocals.

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