Lou Reed & Metallica Reveal Cover Art For Lulu | The Quietus

Lou Reed & Metallica Reveal Cover Art For Lulu

Suitably obtuse artwork for improbable collaboration

Lou Reed and Metallica’s announcement of a joint album Lulu, due for release in November, was surprising enough. Its theme – apparently based around Frank Wedekind’s play about an abused dancer – further thickened the plot. This artwork, released yesterday, is the icing on the cake. We’re looking forward to hearing the contents.

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