The Classic Years

by Nico

The Classic Years cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 15 September 1998
  • Label: Chronicles
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 1:15:08
  • Community rating: 3.65/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A compilation of the German singer's solo recordings, centred on her work after the Velvet Underground. Nico's harmonium and funereal delivery give even the pop standards here a stark cast.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, storytelling, personal, ballad, traditional, avant-garde

Tracklist

  1. I'm Not Saying (2:48)
  2. The Last Mile (2:27)
  3. I'll Be Your Mirror (2:14)
  4. Femme Fatale (2:38)
  5. All Tomorrow's Parties (2:48)
  6. The Fairest Of The Seasons (4:07)
  7. These Days (3:30)
  8. Little Sister (4:23)
  9. Chelsea Girls (7:23)
  10. No One Is There (3:37)
  11. Ari's Song (3:21)
  12. Frozen Warnings (4:02)
  13. Nibelungen (2:43)
  14. Janitor Of Lunacy (4:00)
  15. Abschied (3:02)
  16. Afraid (3:27)
  17. Secret Side (4:03)
  18. You Forgot To Answer (5:06)
  19. The End (9:29)

Credits

  • Nico - primary artist, written-by
  • Terri Tierney - project manager [project direction]
  • David Whitaker - arranged by, conductor
  • The Velvet Underground - arranged by
  • Larry Fallon - arranged by, conductor

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