Would you not agree that the majority of the public's preference (as opposed to solely the opinions of music critics), as indicated by sales, for Jefferson Airplane over Love (excluding Forever Changes) and other seventies artists over Lou Reed makes Love and Lou Reed underrated in comparison (in particular the albums Da Capo and Berlin in my opinion)?
Even though Transformer was praised, the rest of his solo work has not appealed to people anywhere near as much. The most common opinion regarding Lou Reed's post-Transformer career is expressed in Sick Boy's quote in the film Trainspotting - “Well, at one time, you've got it, and then you lose it, and it's gone forever. All walks of life: George Best, for example. Had it, lost it. Or David Bowie, or Lou Reed.” Personally, I have enjoyed every Lou Reed album I own, including Metal Machine Music which in my opinion is underrated too.
I agree, The Rolling Stone is awful. I appreciate anyone spreading that message. I heard of it's initial criticism of Berlin from an interview somewhere. However, the opinions expressed in The Rolling Stone are still relevant for many people, making it as valid as any other opinions, despite my own personal dislike for it's ****ty lists. Lou Reed and Love = Underrated in my opinion.
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