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Luna - Penthouse

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description Luna - Penthouse Overview

*Penthouse* is the third studio album by the American indie rock band Luna, released in 1995 on Elektra Records. The record is noted for its smooth, dreamy guitar pop, characterized by the interlocking guitar work of Dean Wareham and Sean Eden. It features a cover of the Velvet Underground's "Femme Fatale" and includes contributions from Television guitarist Tom Verlaine. The album is intended for fans of 1990s alternative rock and the New York City indie scene.

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When did Luna release Penthouse?

Penthouse was released in 1995 on Elektra Records. It is Luna's third studio album, following Bewitched from 1994.

Who played the interlocking guitars on Penthouse?

Dean Wareham and Sean Eden are central to the album's interlocking guitar sound. Their parts create the smooth, dreamy guitar-pop texture associated with Luna.

Does Penthouse include a Velvet Underground cover?

Yes. Penthouse includes Luna's cover of "Bonnie and Clyde," a song associated with the Velvet Underground. The cover fits the band's connection to understated guitar pop and art-rock traditions.

What should I hear after Penthouse?

Bewitched is the most direct companion because it is Luna's previous album, released in 1994 on Elektra. Listeners who want a related art-pop lineage can also explore Dean Wareham's earlier band Galaxie 500.

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