Vintage Violence

First off, John Cale is one of the greatest songwriters of the century despite what one reviewer said about his "not having many good albums". Fear, Paris 1919, Honi Soit and Vintage Violence are phenomenal albums! ITunes needs to get Honi Soit on here please! Buy and enjoy the treasures

In his first solo album after leaving The Velvet Underground, Cale shows a real genuine talent for songwriting and composition. "Big White Cloud" and "Amsterdam" really shine through everything, which isn't to suggest that the rest of the album isn't just as stellar. If you're looking for more work like The Velvet Underground, Cale's misleadingly-titled album will offer an entirely different menu of gentle, cheeky, engaging pop songs. The only real qualm with the album is that it lacks a real sense of unity. It sounds like what it is: a delightful, engaging collection of pop songs helmed by one of the most bizarre musicians of all-time.

Apple Needs 2 Add some of Cale's Live Work - 2 See Him Live is An Experience !!!! This is Extremely Rare -Pablo Picasso is just a Great Song !!!! ww

This is album is very engaging and uplifting. From the moment I heard Big White Cloud, I almost cried. It's probably one of my favorite songs. Someone before mentioned "Smokin' Aces" which has the song playing where Jeremy Piven's all tweeked out. That movie is good and the song goes perfect with that scene, but if anyone is into more of the indie type of genre of filmmaking, there was recently a movie made with Patton Oswalt (yeah the comedian) which I really enjoyed called "Big Fan." Definitely worth seeing and also has Big White Cloud in one of the scenes. Just wanted to share. Overall great album.

I tire of John Cale fast. However, I'm a big fan of Roxy Music, and I can hear how much Roxy Music owes to this album. For a small group of amazing 70's musicans (vene the great Eno himself), this album is utterly essential and, well, to be fair, it's pretty much eternally hip. "Big White Cloud" and "Gideon's Bible" are absolutley brilliant bits of dreamy british folk pop. When "Big White Cloud" appears in Smokin' Aces, it's almost transcendental.

Alright. And Can I Request that iTunes gets Honi Soit by John?

First off. If you read this, read my other reviews ... if you disagree with my perspective, read the next reviewer's previous reviews ... if you agree with his reviews then listen to his perspective. I trust you understand what I am saying. As for Vintage Violence, I love this album and have loved this album for many years ... I own this album on record and the grooves are starting to fade. For me John Cale was every bit as important to the Velvet Underground being the legendary band we all recall from everyone who started a band as a response to seeing them live or hearing them for the first time, such as R.E.M, U2, David Bowie etc. etc. John Cale brought a certain tone to the Velvet Underground which he expands on in Vintage Violence with V V's large expansive sound and warm yet distant tones. At first this album seems cold and withdrawn on further notice perhaps you'll pick up on how emotive yet detached it truly is. I believe Cale sings in himself, similiar to the way certain Jazz musicians play first for themself and then for anyone who cares to listen. The cover of this album truly speaks about the sound within, a detached transparent mask on the outside yet the mask John Cale's face which you can stare directly at for as long as you want. My personal favorite pieces are Amsterdam, Charlemagne, Big White Cloud (brought to our public attention through the Hollywood movie "Smokin Ace's") and Adelaide (which was probably never played on the radio yet in a perfect world would have launched a thousand ships.) This is truly an accomplishment for debut record and if your a fan of the Velvet Underground I suggest you purchase the work. Thank You.

this is weird. i like hallelujiah though. i dont know how to spell it.

John Cale doesn't have very many good albums. Fragments of a rainy season and this one are just about the only ones worth caring about. But, when he gets it right he gets it right. There are some song on here like Amsterdam, Big White Cloud, And Gideon's Bible that just get better with every listen.

An absolute masterpiece of late 1960's pop/rock with the kind of oddity and intelligence that only a Velvet Underground vet could engender.