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Lou Reed

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The Bells



Everybody always talks about the poor homeless orphan waifs, but what about the homeless fathers? The time has come to call the fathers home from the stale curbstone shores. Sometimes they're bad and Take No Prisoners. But who then do they finally hurt but themselves? And when they give of themselves, they reaffirm what great art has always been: an act of love toward the whole human race. Then it becomes time to give at least a little love back.

Lou Reed is a prick and a jerkoff who regularly commits the ultimate sin of treating... Read More

his audience with contempt. He's also a person with deep compassion for a great many other people about whom almost nobody else gives a shit. I won't say who they are, because I don't want to get too schmaltzy, except to emphasize that there's always been more to this than drugs and fashionable kinks, and to point out that suffering, loneliness and psychic/spiritual exile are great levelers.

The Bells isn't merely Lou Reed's best solo LP, it's great art. Everybody made a fuss over Street Hassle, but too many reviewers overlooked the fact that it was basically a sound album: brilliant layers of live and studio work in a deep wash of bass-obsessive noise. Most of the songs were old, and not very good, with a lot of the same old cheap shots.

The first indication that we've got something very different here is the no-bullshit cover art; the second, a cursory listening to the lyrics. Immediately, one notes the absence of mirror shades, needles and S&M. Lou Reed is walking naked for once, in a way that invites comparison with people like Charles Mingus, the Van Morrison of "T.B. Sheets" and Astral Weeks, and the Rolling Stones of Exile on Main Street. The Bells is by turns exhilarating ("Disco Mystic," an exercise in churning R&B that should be a hit single, if there's any justice), almost unbearably poignant (all of the lyrics) and as vertiginous as a slow, dark whirlpool (the title opus).

Throughout, the sound is dense, as dense as Street Hassle with at least double the content. When Reed began to move toward jazz on Rock and Roll Heart, I just figured he was going to close his career with the same shuck that people like Stanley Clarke used to open theirs. I underestimated him. There's a real band on this record, and these musicians are giving us the only true jazz-rock fusion anybody's come up with since Miles Davis' On the Corner period. They're often doing several interesting, unusual things at once: on cuts such as "Stupid Man" and "Looking for Love," they swing with a vengeance. "City Lights" teems with little whistles, bells and noises that buzz around each other like sad fireflies. And all through the LP, Reed plays the best guitar anyone's heard from him in ages.

As for the lyrics—well, people tend to forget that in numbers like "Candy Says," "Sunday Morning" and "Oh! Sweet Nothing," Lou Reed wrote some of

CD Track List


The Bells (1979)
1. Stupid Man
2. Disco Mystic
3. I Want To Boogie With You
4. With You
5. Looking For Love
6. City Lights
7. All Through The Night
8. Families
9. The Bells

Track list is from a 3rd party source.
Items below can and will differ.

      
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  Artist   Title   Format   Condition  
Price 
   Seller Location
LOU REED - The Bells   LOU REED   The Bells
New Unplayed 9 Track Eec, Arista
  CD   EX/EX $10.81      Record Mill
UK   
  Lou Reed   The Bells
Unplayed - Shop Stock mint (m) mint (m) Arista, 262 918
  CD   MINT $12.85      CDKing24
Spain   
  Lou Reed   Bells (1979)
  CD   EX $15.14      Fun Records
Germany 
  Lou Reed   The Bells (japan Import)
Arista 1992 Made In Japan Without Obi! Booklet Printed In Japanese & English! Near Mint! ...
  CD   NM $21.00      NOWHEARTHIS!
USA   
  Lou Reed   The Bells
Uk
  CD   EX/EX $29.00      Vinylshop
UK   
  LOU REED   Bells Ltd Ed Japan
  CD   EX/EX $90.45      F-seventies
France   
  REED LOU   Bells : Card Sleeve
Limited Lp Replica Sleeve : 1979 Album From Velvet Underground Member. Feat Don Cherry & Nils...
  CD   $8.85      Red Eye
Austral 
  reed lou   Bells =remastered=
275828 condition: New Copy/ Cd 26 6 2006 Ariol 996592 Condition: New Copy/ / Style: Roc Holland... Special Order
  CD   $14.45      CDExpress
Netherl 
  REED,LOU   Bells -remastered-
  CD   $6.56      MDRMUSIC
Spain   
  Reed,Lou   The Bells
  CD   $6.99      Alternativem
USA 
  REED,LOU   Bells (rmst)
Hard To Find Item.
  CD   NEW $11.98      GrooveNet
USA 
  REED,LOU   Bells =remastered=
Holland, Ariola, 996592, 2006 Special Order
  CD   NEW $13.36      CD Euroxpres
USA 
  REED,LOU   Bells =remastered=
Ariola, 0744659965920 Special Order
  CD   MINT/MINT $13.88      Netdiscs
UK 
REED, LOU - Bells =remastered=   REED,LOU   Bells =remastered=
Ariola, 996592, 6/26/2006
  CD   MINT $15.89      importcd
Netherl   
  Reed,Lou   The Bells
Original Item, Check Product's Page For Detaile Eu, Sony, 74465996592, 03/10/2000 Special Order
  CD   NEW/NEW $15.23      Polish Music
Poland 
Bells =remastered= - Reed, Lou   Reed,Lou   Bells =remastered=
Items Ships In 3-5 Working Days. 275828
  CD   NEW $15.99      Discorder
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  Reed,Lou   Bells CD   NEW/NEU! (SEALED) $21.20 - $66.27      Total Recall
Germany 
  Reed,Lou   Bells
Usually Shipped After 2 Business Days. Remastered. Number Of Media (discs, Tapes, Records…): 1. I... Special Order
  CD   NEW/NEU! (SEALED) $21.20      Total Recall
Germany 
  Reed,Lou   Bells
Usually Shipped After 2 Business Days. Remastered. Number Of Media (discs, Tapes, Records…): 1. I... Special Order
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  Reed,Lou   Bells
Please Allow Up To 30 Days Before Shipment. Stock Level: Low. Number Of Media (discs, Tapes, Reco... Special Order
  CD   NEW/NEU! (SEALED) $66.27      Total Recall
Germany 
The Bells - Reed, Lou   Reed,Lou   The Bells
Lou Reed The Bells (2006 Japanese Exclusive Limited Edition 9-track Cd Album Originally Release...
  CD   EX TO MINT $20.83      eil / esprit
UK 
  Reed,Lou   The Bells
Japan Promo 1992 Issue Cd With Obi - Sealed Bvca2016
  CD   SEALED/SEALED $43.60      Tokyo Music
Japan   
REED, LOU - Bells (jpn Lp Sleeve)   REED,LOU   Bells (jpn Lp Sleeve)
Japanese Limited Edition Issue Of The Album Classic In A Deluxe, Miniaturized Lp Sleeve Replica O... Special Order
  CD   NEW $51.60      CDQ Special
USA 

LP

  Artist   Title   Format   Condition  
Price 
   Seller Location
Lou Reed - The Bells Album   Lou Reed   The Bells
Label: Arista, Published: 1979 Ois Germany, Arista, 064-62 630, 1979
  LP   EX / EX $5.33      recordsale
Germany 
  Lou Reed   The Bells
9 Track Spanish Issue Vinyl Lp From 1979 On Arista,catalogue Number I-201.142.sleeve Is In Very G...
  LP   VG/VG $7.71      Elvis Shakes
UK 
LOU REED - Bells (lp Uk)   LOU REED   Bells (lp Uk)
9 Track With Inner But Has Some Light Creasing On Sleeve (spart1093) Uk, Arista, 1979
  LP   VG+/EX $8.09      Vinyl Tap Ma
UK 
Lou Reed - The Bells Record   Lou Reed   The Bells LP   VG/EX $9.63 - $12.03      Vinyl Soluti
Austral 
Lou Reed - The Bells Record   Lou Reed   The Bells
Stupid Man/disco Mystic/i Want To Boogie With You/with You/looking For Love/city Lights/all Throu...
  LP   VG/EX $9.63      Vinyl Soluti
Austral 
Lou Reed - The Bells LP   Lou Reed   The Bells
Stupid Man/disco Mystic/i Want To Boogie With You/with You/looking For Love/city Lights/all Throu...
  LP   VG/EX $9.63      Vinyl Soluti
Austral 
Lou Reed - The Bells Single   Lou Reed   The Bells
Stupid Man/disco Mystic/i Want To Boogie With You/with You/looking For Love/city Lights/all Throu...
  LP   VG/VG $12.03      Vinyl Soluti
Austral 
Lou Reed - The Bells CD   Lou Reed   The Bells
Original France : Pochette Intérieure (1979 Arista/pathe Marconi Emi 2c 070 62630)
  LP   EX-/EX- $11.93      Allisgood
France   
  LOU REED   Bells, The(ireland)
Ireland Arista, Ab-4229
  LP   VG+/ VG+ $12.60      Allvinyl
USA 
  LOU REED   Bells, The
Arista, Ab-4229
  LP   VG+/ NM $14.70      Allvinyl
USA 
Lou Reed - The Bells EP   Lou Reed   The Bells
Description: Format: Vinyl Lp Album. Arista Records, Usa Release From 1979. Solo Lp Release From ...
  LP   EX, EX $15.00      RecordsMerch
UK   
  LOU REED   The Bells
Inner
  LP   EX/NM $15.44      Bside the
UK   
LOU REED - The Bells Vinyl   LOU REED   The Bells
Format:lp Spa, Arista, 1201142
  LP   EX $14.25      JET SET
Japan 
  LOU REED   The Bells
Uk Stereo Sleeve Vg With Inner Arista, Spart1093
  LP   EX- $18.53      Sweet Memori
UK 
  Lou Reed   The Bells LP   NEX/EX $19.46      Acousticsoup
UK 
  Lou Reed   The Bells
Spart 1093 Arista
  LP   NEX/EX $19.46      Acousticsoup
UK 
  Lou Reed   The Bells
Spart 1093 Arista
  LP   EX/EX $19.46      Acousticsoup
UK 
  Lou Reed   The Bells
Spart 1093 Arista
  LP   NEX/EX $19.46      Acousticsoup
UK 
  Lou Reed   The Bells
Canada, Arista, Ab 4229
  LP   NEAR MINT $25.00      Eugene Musza
Canada   
  Lou Reed   The Bells
Italy, Arista, 1979
  LP   M-/M- $28.63      astral dream
Italy   
  lou reed   The Bells LP   $31.31      VinylUK
UK 
  lou reed   The Bells
9 Track Aristra Records 1979 Pressed In Spian 1 201142 Ex Ex
  LP   $31.31      VinylUK
UK 
  lou reed   The Bells
9 Track Aristra Records Spart 1093 With Inner Sleeve 1979 Ex Ex
  LP   $31.31      VinylUK
UK 
  lou reed   Bells
9 Track With Inner Sleeve Arista Records Spart 1093 Ex Ex
  LP   $46.97      VinylUK
UK 
  REED LOU   The Bells
Title: Reed Lou The Bells Grading: Arista 1c064-62630/79/d/nm- Info: German Press 1979 Cover: Nea...
  LP   SEE DESCRIPTION $10.21      Vinyltom the
Austria   
  Reed Lou   The Bells (+ Inner)
Arista, 79
  LP   EX/EX $12.36      Second Spin 
UK   
  reed lou   The Bells
18460 lp Vg++ /m- Cut Corner Promo Sticker/oc Orig Slv Style: Rock 70 Title:... Special Order
  LP   $23.73      CDExpress
Netherl 
  Reed,Lou   The Bells LP   USED/GEBRAUCHT $6.61      Total Recall
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  Reed,Lou   The Bells
In Stock. Usually Shipped Within 24 Hours. Confirmation Email After Shipping. Number Of Media (di...
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  Reed,Lou   The Bells
In Stock. Usually Shipped Within 24 Hours. Confirmation Email After Shipping. Number Of Media (di...
  LP   USED/GEBRAUCHT $6.61      Total Recall
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  REED,LOU   The Bells
Lp Vinyl, Reed, Lou: The Bells, Arista 5c 062 62630/holland/woc/cust.innersl./'7 9 M-/vg... Stup...
  LP   $7.70      Music Obsess
USA 
  Reed,Lou   The Bells (ois) LP   USED/GEBRAUCHT $7.94      Total Recall
Germany 
  Reed,Lou   The Bells (ois)
In Stock. Usually Shipped Within 24 Hours. Confirmation Email After Shipping. Number Of Media (di...
  LP   USED/GEBRAUCHT $7.94      Total Recall
Germany 
  Reed,Lou   The Bells (ois)
In Stock. Usually Shipped Within 24 Hours. Confirmation Email After Shipping. Number Of Media (di...
  LP   USED/GEBRAUCHT $7.94      Total Recall
Germany 
  Reed,Lou   The Bells
* Ring Wear On Cover/ Tear On Cover/ Sticker Stain On Cover Au, Arista, Al4229, 79
  LP   VG+/VG+ $8.00      Timewarp
Austral 
  Reed,Lou   The Bells
Arista 1093
  LP   EX-/EX- $8.49      VinylnetUK
UK 
  Reed,Lou   The Bells
Arista Ab4229+printed Inner Clipped Corn
  LP   VG+/EX $9.27      Sounds Trave
UK 
  Reed,lou   The Bells
4229
  LP   SS/CO $9.72      Lawrence Rec
USA 
  Reed,Lou   The Bells
1979 Release Arista, Ab4229
  LP   LP:NM, CVR:VG+, PROMO STICKER ON FRONT COVER, CUT $9.95      Recordsonthe
USA 
  Reed,Lou   Bells
Arista Ab 4229
  LP   NM / NM $10.00      Musical Ener
USA 
  Reed,Lou   The Bells
Cut Corner Arista Ab4229 / 1979
  LP   VG+ / NM $10.00      Musical Ener
USA 
  REED,LOU   The Bells
Canada, Arista, Ab 4229
  LP   VG+ $10.80      Airpower
Canada   
  REED,Lou   The Bells
France, Arista 2c070-62630, 1979
  LP   VG/EXC $15.00      Vinyl
France   
  Reed,lou   Bells
9 Tracks Ships In 24 Hours Canada, Arista, 4229, 1979
  LP   VG+/VG+ $16.10      Oliver Sudde
Canada 
  reed,lou   The Bells LP   NM $16.99 - $18.53      Haggle Vinyl
UK 
  reed,lou   The Bells
Insert Arista, Spart 1093, 79
  LP   NM $16.99      Haggle Vinyl
UK 
  reed,lou   The Bells
Arista, Spart 1093, 79
  LP   NM $18.53      Haggle Vinyl
UK 
  Reed,Lou   The Bells
(arista Al4229) Original Australian Pressed Lp In Outstanding Condition. Australia, 1979
  LP   M- / M- $16.29      Oz Music Onl
Austral 
  Reed,Lou   The Bells
Original 1979 Us Lp Is Sealed! …one Cut Corner Only, Beauty! Fast Shipping Too! Usa, Arista, Ab...
  LP   SEALED $20.52      Velvet Under
USA   
  REED,LOU   The Bells (1979 Original + Innet Sleeve)
Arista Ab 4229
  LP   $29.00      Vintage Viny
USA 
  REED,LOU   Bells, The
/n/a Usa, Arista, N/a
  LP   NM $40.31      IntDj
USA 

Cassette

  Artist   Title   Format   Condition  
Price 
   Seller Location
  reed lou   Bells
Arista 4229x2 cassette Rare! Cond: Mint- Title: Bells None Rock Special Order
  Cassette   $39.64      CDExpress
Netherl 
  REED,LOU   Bells
Cassette 8 Songs 1. Stupid Man 2. Disco Mystic 3. I Want To Boogie With You 4. Looking For Lo...
  Cassette   NEW $15.00      Horizons
USA 

LP+CDR

  Artist   Title   Format   Condition  
Price 
   Seller Location
  LOU REED   Bells, The
Lp+custom Cd-lp In Stock Now!-why Wait A Month Or More For A "special Order"-we Ship In...
  LP+CDR   NEW $59.85      Allvinyl
USA 
  LOU REED   Bells, The(ireland)
Lp+custom Cd-lp In Stock Now!-why Wait A Month Or More For A "special Order"-we Ship In...
  LP+CDR   NEW $59.85      Allvinyl
USA 
  Lou Reed   Bells
Lp + Cdr Copy: Cover Has A Cut Corner, Promo Sticker On Front, Has Original Inner Sleeve. Arista:... Special Order
  LP+CDR   NEW $59.95      cdBBQ
USA 
  Lou Reed   The Bells LP+CDR   NEW $59.95 - $75.95      cdBBQ
USA 
  Lou Reed   The Bells
Lp + Cdr Copy: 1979 Hole Punch Arista:4229 This Is An Excellent Lp That I Will Acquire Through My... Special Order
  LP+CDR   NEW $59.95      cdBBQ
USA 
  Lou Reed   The Bells
Lp + Cdr Copy: Au Arista:al4229 This Is An Excellent Lp That I Will Acquire Through My Network Of... Special Order
  LP+CDR   NEW $75.95      cdBBQ
USA 
  Lou Reed   Bells - Uk
Lp + Cdr Copy: Uk 1979 9 Track With Inner But Has Some Light Creasing On Sleeve (spart1093) Arist... Special Order
  LP+CDR   NEW $69.95      cdBBQ
USA 

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