The End...
Nico was the iconic German-born singer-songwriter best known for her work with The Velvet Underground and her fearless solo career spanning decades. The End... gathers her experimental later work, released by Universal/Island, showcasing her unique approach to avant-garde music—dark ambient landscapes, minimal compositions, and droning soundscapes that influenced generations of experimental artists. Her voice, deep and otherworldly, layers over sparse instrumentation creating an intense, introspective atmosphere. Tracks like "It Has Not Taken Long" and "Valley Of The Kings" demonstrate her continued artistic evolution far beyond the sixties. This two-disc collection is essential for understanding Nico's uncompromising artistic journey. A haunting document of an artist who never stopped challenging herself.
Item Details+
| Genre | Electronic, Rock |
| Style | Art Rock Psychedelic Rock Dark Ambient Avantgarde Ballad Minimal Drone |
| Notes | Good Plus (VG+) Mint (NM or M-) |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Universal UMC, Island Records |
| Year | 2012 |
| Country | UK and Europe |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
1-1. It Has Not Taken Long 4:05
1-2. Secret Side 4:03
1-3. You Forget To Answer 5:04
1-4. Innocent And Vain 3:46
1-5. Valley Of The Kings 3:53
1-6. We've Got The Gold 5:36
1-7. The End 9:27
1-8. Das Lied Der Deutschen 5:28
2-1. Secret Side (John Peel Session, 1971) 4:04
2-2. We've Got The Gold (John Peel Session, 1974) 3:58
2-3. Janitor Of Lunacy (John Peel Session, 1974) 4:34
2-4. You Forget To Answer (John Peel Session, 1974) 4:30
2-5. The End (John Peel Session, 1974) 9:07
2-6. Secret Side (The Old Grey Whistle Test, 1975) 4:07
2-7. Valley Of The Kings (The Old Grey Whistle Test, 1975) 3:35
2-8. Das Lied Der Deutschen (Rainbow Theatre Live Version) 5:36
2-9. The End (Rainbow Theatre Live Version) 9:18
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