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Rock icon Lou Reed is the ‘most overrated lyricist of all time’ according to a new list drawn up by Flavorwire.

Reed was placed top ahead of Interpol‘s Paul Banks and Serj Tankian of New Order, with the reason stated being:

Metallica and Lou Reed have unveiled the artwork (pic) for their intriguing joint album ‘Lulu‘, due for release on October 31st.

The 10-track album is based around a 1913 Frank Wedekind play, and has been confirmed to contain the songs ‘Frustration‘, ‘Pumping Blood‘, ‘Little Dog‘, ‘Mistress Dread‘ and ‘Junior Dad‘.

Lou Reed has recorded an album with Metallica, according to a post on the rock band’s official website.

Sir Paul McCartney has revealed he came close to working with Damon Albarn‘s Gorillaz during their work on ‘Plastic Beach‘, with one UK tabloid claiming he could finally come through with the collaboration in the future.

Lou Reed has just announced that he will release a live DVD of his historic performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago in 2009. The forthcoming European tour in July features virtually the same band as showcased on the live DVD. The Lollapalooza DVD will be released worldwide in July 2011 by Sister Ray Enterprises. Songs performed on the DVD include Sweet Jane, Senselessly Cruel, Waves of Fear, Paranoia Key of E, and Walk on the Wild Side.

In his short-lived but extraordinary life, Buddy Holly left behind a body of work so enthralling, his enduring influence is nearly impossible to overstate. The melodic joy and fierce independent streak at the core of his artistry is profoundly felt on Rave On Buddy Holly, a 19-song collection of indelible Holly covers by a rich assemblage of current musical visionaries and creative kindred spirits. Fantasy/Concord will release Rave On Buddy Holly June 28, 2011.

Some bands just won’t sit still. Like fidgety schoolboys who can’t choose between doodling on the exercise book or staring out the window, Noah and the Whale have made new album ‘Last Night On Earth‘, the ultimate daydream record. At times they might as well be scratching their favourite bands into the desktop, but when it gets some momentum, this music is reaching for the stars.

Morrissey is to tour the UK this June, with support coming from Flats, Mona, hotly-tipped new band Brother.

Damon Albarn‘s hugely successful project Gorillaz could be over if weekend reports in the UK’s People newspaper are to be believed.

In today’s Soundbites, our quick take on news, reviews and tabloid gossip, John Mayer leaves a few million fans disappointed, Jonathan Ross could turn his back on the Brit Awards and we take a look at Manic Street Preachers’ new single. There’s also news of Simon Cowell continuing his tiff with Lou Reed and U2 unveil some new material.