On This Day: February 23 1982 The Blue Mask by Lou Reed Was Released

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Feb 23, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: February 23 1982 The Blue Mask by Lou Reed Was Released.

On this day February 23 1982 The Blue Mask the eleventh solo album by Lou Reed was released. Considered one of his strongest works the album marked a return to his raw poetic style and explored themes of love violence addiction and personal demons.

The Blue Mask was Reed’s first album after marrying Sylvia Morales and signing with RCA Records again. It also marked the beginning of his collaboration with guitarist Robert Quine whose aggressive yet intricate playing helped define the album’s...

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