"The Velvet Underground & Nico" (album)

"The Velvet Underground & Nico" is the debut album by the American rock band The Velvet Underground, released in 1967. It features a blend of avant-garde, rock, and experimental sounds, characterized by raw, edgy production and innovative songwriting. The album is notable for its candid exploration of themes like sexuality, drug use, and outsider perspectives, challenging mainstream music norms. Despite limited commercial success upon release, it has become highly influential, shaping future genres such as punk and alternative rock, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential albums in rock history.