10 Great Collaborations That Combined Different Genres
5. Lulu
Metallica and Lou Reed - while the credentials of these two are very impressive, to say this album divided opinion would be generous. There are easily more negative reviews than positive, but there may still be something to enjoy here.
Before his death in 2013, Loud Reed had already left a huge footprint on the musical world. Whether it was his spoken-word poetry, songs like "Perfect Day" that have featured in many movie soundtracks or the way he addressed issues of gender identity in "Walk on the Wild Side" long before anyone else did, he was well-respected and admired in many circles. Add in his work with The Velvet Underground and you have a legacy for any musician to envy.
A constant feature in the world of Rock since their inception, Metallica have enjoyed success from their thrash-metal genesis through to the modern day, albeit it with a few less-than-stellar albums along the way. This 2011 collaboration sits alongside St Anger and Reload as question marks in the critics' minds.
The general formula for this album is Lou Reed performing spoken-word lyrics while Metallica provide the music. If you enjoy either artist, it's worth a try - regardless of what the reviews say.