Loading... Please wait...White Light/White Heat is the second studio album by The Velvet Underground and one of the most uncompromising records in rock history. Released in 1968, the album pushed the boundaries of noise, distortion, and experimental songwriting, creating a raw and chaotic sound that challenged traditional ideas of what rock music could be. Featuring intense tracks like “Sister Ray” and the title song “White Light/White Heat,” the album combined harsh feedback, pounding rhythms, and dark, provocative lyrics with the band's avant-garde approach. Although it was not a commercial success at the time, its influence grew enormously, inspiring generations of punk, alternative, and experimental musicians. Today, White Light/White Heat is celebrated as a groundbreaking masterpiece and a defining moment in underground music.