Lou Reed’s Early Songwriting Compiled in New Album

Collection features Reed's mid-60s work at Pickwick Records, showcasing his versatility before Velvet Underground.

'Why Don’t You Smile Now: Lou Reed at Pickwick Records 1964-65' releases on September 27.
The album includes tracks from various artists with occasional contributions from Reed.
The collection highlights Reed's range, from garage rock to soul-pop and surf-tinged doo-wop.
John Cale's first commercial songwriting credit appears in this compilation.
The release is a collaboration between Light in the Attic, Laurie Anderson, and the Lou Reed Archive.