The Velvet Underground & Nico

The Velvet Underground & Nico is a groundbreaking rock album released in 1967, created by the band The Velvet Underground with German singer Nico. Known for its experimental sound, it combined raw, avant-garde rock with themes of urban life, drug use, and sexuality, challenging mainstream music norms. Despite initial limited commercial success, the album became highly influential, shaping later genres like punk, art rock, and alternative music. Its innovative approach to songwriting and production, along with its reputation for artistic authenticity, cemented its status as one of the most influential albums in modern music history.