John Cale - Slow Dazzle LP cassette Wireheads’ 5th LP Lightning Ears

Wireheads’ 5th LP Lightning Ears garnered critical acclaim from publications such as NPR

and my works of art are places where the two sadnesses can meet

He composed its nine tracks mostly on piano - layering vocals

‘All Systems Go’ does not let up once

Through six tracks and around a thirtry-five minute runtime

John Cale - Slow Dazzle LP cassette Wireheads’ 5th LP Lightning EarsFollowing on quickly from Fear, and capitalising on that album's energy Slow Dazzle is another fiery release by Velvet Underground founder John Cale. Released in March 1975, initially, the album offers a false sense of mellow security: "Mr Wilson", a tribute to Brian, the leader of Cale's beloved Beach Boys starts the on a much sweeter note than "Fear Is A Man's Best Friend", as does "Taking It All Away"; by "Dirty Ass Rock'n'Roll" Slow Dazzle is off