Claude says:You hit Loaded once in March 2019 and let it sit—which is a shame, because this 1970 record is where the Velvets finally sounded like they were having fun, Lou Reed's songwriting sharp and almost pop-friendly despite the darkness underneath. The 45th anniversary remaster would've given you crisp ears for "Sweet Nuthin'" and "Rock and Roll," songs that proved they could write hooks as easily as they could wound you.