Growing Up in Public
by Lou Reed
- Type: Album
- Released: April 1980
- Label: Arista
- Country: United States
- Length: 36:23
- Community rating: 2.74/5 from 2 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Lou Reed's 'Growing Up in Public' paired him with keyboardist and co-writer Michael Fonfara during his Arista period. The album uses autobiographical and self-critical writing in a relatively conventional rock setting, reflecting Reed's interest in domesticity, performance, and public identity.
Genres
Descriptors: talk-singing, conscious
Tracklist
- How Do You Speak To An Angel (4:08)
- My Old Man (3:15)
- Keep Away (3:31)
- Growing Up In Public (3:00)
- Standing On Ceremony (3:32)
- So Alone (4:05)
- Love Is Here To Stay (3:10)
- The Power Of Positive Drinking (2:13)
- Smiles (2:44)
- Think It Over (3:25)
- Teach The Gifted Children (3:20)
Credits
- Ellard Boles - backing vocals [background vocals], bass
- Stuart Heinrich - backing vocals [background vocals], guitar
- Michael Suchorsky - drums
- Chuck Hammer - guitar