Transformer
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Transformer is the second solo studio album by American recording artist Lou Reed. Produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, the album was released on November 8, 1972 by RCA Records. It is considered an influential landmark of the glam rock genre, anchored by Reed's most successful single, "Walk on the Wild Side", which touched on controversial topics of sexual orientation, gender identity, prosti…

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Released
1972
Type
Album
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RCA
RCA Victor

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AllMusic (Mark Deming)
4.5/5 stars
Chicago Tribune (Greg Kot – January 12, 1992)
2/5 stars
Pitchfork (Matthew Stephens – March 11, 2003)8.4/10
Spin (David Marchese – November 2009)
4.5/5 stars
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Last updated: December 1st, 2013

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