#272 The Velvet Underground, 'White Light/White Heat' (1968)

The second album by Velvet Underground and the last to feature multi-instrumentalist and co-founder, John Cale. Following the disappointing sales of their debut record (can you believe that album was a commercial disappointment on release?!), their relationship with Andy Warhol soured. The got rid of him and at the same time parted ways with Nico. This album was a major shift in sound from their debut and was recorded in just 2 days. Its lyrical content was very progressive for the time, dealing with drug use, transsexuals, orgys and blowjobs.