The latest in Ace Records' Songwriters series features the songs of Lou Reed and takes the listener from a version of ‘Why Don't You Smile Now’ from Reed's pre-Velvet Underground days through selections from the band's albums to songs from 1972's solo classic "Transformer". 20 tracks, from artists including Beck, The Soft Boys, Cowboy Junkies, Iggy Pop, Yo La Tengo, Nico, Swervedriver, and more.