Well they were pretty ahead of their time in terms of raw and gritty rock music. With the addition of John Cale, they also incorporated some avant-garde ideas inspired by his stint in the Theatre of Eternal Music such as drones, prepared piano, heavy use of feedback, etc. It might sound a bit dated today but in the 60s it was a breath of fresh air.
I also think that they're pretty overrated, but I still like them quite a bit.
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