Growing Up in Public

Lou Reed

Growing Up in Public

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. How Do You Speak to an Angel 4:09 2. My Old Man 3:14 3. Keep Away 3:32 4. Growing Up in Public 3:02 5. Standing on Ceremony 3:31 6. So Alone 4:10 7. Love Is Here to Stay 3:11 8. The Power of Positive Drinking 2:14 9. Smiles 2:44 10. Think It Over 3:24 11. Teach the Gifted Children 3:25
Historical Archive
Growing Up in Public is Lou Reed's ninth solo studio album, released in 1980. The album features a mix of rock and new wave influences, showcasing Reed's characteristic lyrical wit and introspection. It includes themes of personal growth, relationships, and urban life, with notable tracks such as 'How Do You Speak to an Angel' and 'My Old Man'. The album is often viewed as a reflection of Reed's evolving artistic vision during the late 1970s and early 1980s, and while it received mixed reviews at the time, it has since been reassessed and appreciated for its boldness and complexity.