A one‑page New Musical Express review of Lou Reed’s “Walk And Talk It,” delivered with NME’s trademark mix of satire, character‑voice humour and sharp cultural commentary. The piece framed Reed’s early solo work through a playful, mock‑nostalgic anecdote before pivoting into a wry assessment of the track’s Stones‑leaning swagger and Reed’s evolving post‑Velvets persona. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 5, 1972 Format: One‑page single review Writer: NME A momen

In the summer of 1972, Lou Reed was stepping out of the shadow of The Velvet Underground and establishing himself as a solo artist. Fresh from the release of his self-titled debut album, Reed delivered “Walk and Talk It,” a loose, funky rocker that showcased his streetwise New York attitude and raw vocal delivery. The track carried the cool, understated swagger that would later define much of his solo work. Released on August 4, 1972, the single appeared on RCA Records under