August 19 - Berlin

If it hadn't been for yesterday's post, I would probably not have found Berlin again this go around. However, it's once again been playing at work, and I remember just how good I think this album is. It is not easy listening - especially not if you listen to the lyrics. It is a concept album, and to me the most heartbreaking line is from the song The Kids: "They're taking her children away..." The title track opens the album and starts with a descending piano riff, which lays the foundation for the song (although in very modified way when Reed starts singing - if that indeed was what he did). We lost Lou Reed in 2013 - but his music lives on. I encourage you to find Berlin and give it a spin. It is so worth it.