album · May 30, 1972

Live at Max's Kansas City

The Velvet Underground

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This 1972 release documents The Velvet Underground live at a legendary venue, capturing the raw energy of the band during a period after their initial breakup. It stands as a document of their enduring, albeit underground, influence.

• The album was recorded live at Max's Kansas City in New York City in August 1970.
• The material on this album largely comprises songs from their first two albums, The Velvet Underground & Nico and Loaded.
• This was one of the first official live albums released by the band, albeit after their initial dissolution.

The Velvet Underground were a New York City band whose blend of proto-punk, art rock, and experimental noise became a foundational influence on countless musicians. By 1972, the band had already disbanded, with this album capturing a specific, earlier moment in their volatile history.