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All Tomorrow’s Parties

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"All Tomorrow's Parties" is a song by the American rock band The Velvet Underground, primarily written by Lou Reed. The song appeared on their debut album, The Velvet Underground & Nico, released in 1967. Known for its distinctive guitar riff and melancholic lyrics, "All Tomorrow's Parties" explores themes of alienation and the transient nature of relationships, often set against a backdrop of urban ennui. The song's experimental sound and lyrical content reflected the band's avant-garde influences and their raw portrayal of New York City life, which set them apart from the more optimistic counterculture of the era. Despite its initial lack of commercial success, the song has become a celebrated piece of rock history, influencing subsequent generations of musicians in the punk and alternative rock movements.12

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