In Praise of John Cale, the Superior Velvet

John Cale, a founding member of the Velvet Underground, remains significantly underappreciated in popular music discourse compared to his bandmate Lou Reed, despite their equally important contributions to the iconic group. The article argues that Reed has dominated conversations about the band and rock music in general, with many influential musicians and critics treating him as a god-like figure while dismissing or overlooking Cale's artistry and solo work.