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• John Cales Vintage Violence marked his first solo venture after leaving The Velvet Underground, revealing a striking shift in his songwriting. Originally released in 1970, the album moves away from the harsher textures of his earlier work toward a brighter, more considered pop approach. Instead of the abrasive experiments he once helped define, Cale offers ten songs shaped by strong melodies and subtle eccentricities.

  Throughout the record he navigates country-tinged rock, Beach Boys-style vocal layers, and touches of Americana reminiscent of The Band, all while keeping his distinctive edge intact. Tracks such as Cleo and Big White Cloud highlight his ability to craft concise, memorable songs without smoothing out his personality.

  Vintage Violence stands as a confident step into solo artistry: approachable, inventive, and proof of John Cales talent for reinvention.

• Artist: John Cale Label: Columbia, Music On Vinyl Format: LP Units: 1 Country: Europe Genre: Pop & Rock Style: Art Rock

• A1 Hello, There
  A2 GideonS Bible
  A3 Adelaide
  A4 Big White Cloud
  A5 Cleo
  A6 Please
  B1 Charlemagne
  B2 Bring It On Up
  B3 Amsterdam
  B4 Ghost Story
  B5 Fairweather Friend