My favourite Bowie album, bunked off school in Liverpool on the day it was released, hid on the bus and picked it up at Woolworths in the city. Well worth the weeks detention I received :)
Nice review John. This record will always be remembered as the so-called 'last great Bowie album'. It contains my favourite Bowie song, Ashes to Ashes. Btw, I heard the other day that there is a new Bowie film coming out soon.
It was my first (age of 10) , and for me still the best Bowie Album...with the "strong 1. Side" it was interesting to discover the genius of the 2. Side after years (every track is absolutely genius..)
Bowie was not played often in the Hungarian radio and as I recall Station was the only album of his in the shops, so he was beyond my radar... ohh, and I did not speak English good enough to appreciate the lyrics. Life was hard...:)))
"Fashion" was my formal introduction to Bowie, in a "fan" sense. I'd heard plenty of his stuff around the house - my mother being the biggest Bowie fan, but I heard "Fashion" somewhere and had to have it, so, in '80, at the age of 12, I got this for Christmas and played it to death. And then, a year later, MTV came around and I got to see the videos for "Ashes" and "Fashion" and was BLOWN AWAY. To this day, Bowie still cannot do any wrong. Even his most garbage of garbage albums is Bowie to me. And it all started here.
This is one of my favorite Bowie albums, I enjoyed it much more than previous album Lodger. It's strong from start to finish. Great review and analysis. Thanks for sharing John.
A great album - Ashes, It’s No Game 1 and 2, Scary Monsters are top Bowie songs for me, one track I have never liked is Teenage Wildlife, it’s too long and too much like Heroes. Aladdin Sane had the lyrics printed on the inner sleeve.
In Fred Seaman’s book, “Dakota Days”, he recounts how Lennon saw the video for “Ashes to Ashes” and was very impressed and also was a bit disappointed he didn’t do something as ambitious for the “Double Fantasy” release (I suppose he may have been referencing the promotional video for “Woman”).
It’s the first album of his that I really was aware of and listened to as a 12 year old. The whole atmosphere of the album was very influenced by the last Walker Brother’s album “Nite Flights”.
My first Bowie album on cassette tape ,favourite tracks 1.Scream like a baby,2.Its no game no 2 , 3.Because youre young, 4.Up the hill backwards.,nice video. least favourite track Scary monsters!, ive never liked the titel track.
My favourite Bowie album, bunked off school in Liverpool on the day it was released, hid on the bus and picked it up at Woolworths in the city. Well worth the weeks detention I received :)
Nice review John. This record will always be remembered as the so-called 'last great Bowie album'. It contains my favourite Bowie song, Ashes to Ashes. Btw, I heard the other day that there is a new Bowie film coming out soon.
Crap, whats the matter with the Lets dance album, super produced album by Nile Rodgers, and his biggest seller!
Excellent analysis as always, Mr. Heaton. My condolences for the Queen's passing.
It was my first (age of 10) , and for me still the best Bowie Album...with the "strong 1. Side" it was interesting to discover the genius of the 2. Side after years (every track is absolutely genius..)
I think Fashion was co-written by Alomar and Davis. I read it came from a jam session the title of which was Jamaica. Enjoyed the review. Thanks.
Bowie was not played often in the Hungarian radio and as I recall Station was the only album of his in the shops, so he was beyond my radar... ohh, and I did not speak English good enough to appreciate the lyrics. Life was hard...:)))
Great review John, always loved this album. For me, my third favourite Bowie work after Hunky Dory and station to station.
Enjoyed that review! Tom Verlaine from the band "Television" produced the 1977 classic album " Marquee Moon" 🙃
Both Aladdin Sane and Young Americans had lyrics. Scary Monster is my favourite Bowie album. Cheers, JPE
"Fashion" was my formal introduction to Bowie, in a "fan" sense. I'd heard plenty of his stuff around the house - my mother being the biggest Bowie fan, but I heard "Fashion" somewhere and had to have it, so, in '80, at the age of 12, I got this for Christmas and played it to death. And then, a year later, MTV came around and I got to see the videos for "Ashes" and "Fashion" and was BLOWN AWAY. To this day, Bowie still cannot do any wrong. Even his most garbage of garbage albums is Bowie to me. And it all started here.
This is one of my favorite Bowie albums, I enjoyed it much more than previous album Lodger. It's strong from start to finish. Great review and analysis. Thanks for sharing John.
Good Afternoon Mrs John HEATON and thank's for this documentary on DAVID BOWIE, i like it
Was 15 when it came out, been my favorite Bowie album since.
Great review. Any chance of a review on the album Hunky Dory? In my opinion this album is a master peace 👍
I love Fripp’s screaming guitar at the close of Up the Hill Backwards
Nice one John, this album is in my top 5 for Bowie, Teenage wildlife is my #2 Bowie song.
The last truly great Bowie album.
Listen to Heathen and Blackstar
I love 'Kingdom Come'.
A great album - Ashes, It’s No Game 1 and 2, Scary Monsters are top Bowie songs for me, one track I have never liked is Teenage Wildlife, it’s too long and too much like Heroes.
Aladdin Sane had the lyrics printed on the inner sleeve.
Great review. Read somewhere that the rhythm basis for Ashes to ashes was Madness’ My Girl. I believe that the young Duncan was very keen on Madness.
In Fred Seaman’s book, “Dakota Days”, he recounts how Lennon saw the video for “Ashes to Ashes” and was very impressed and also was a bit disappointed he didn’t do something as ambitious for the “Double Fantasy” release (I suppose he may have been referencing the promotional video for “Woman”).
Great review. Verlaine did Kingdom Come on his solo record in '79.
Not sure what drugs this guy is on, but all tracks on scary monsters are top quality.
It’s the first album of his that I really was aware of and listened to as a 12 year old.
The whole atmosphere of the album was very influenced by the last Walker Brother’s album “Nite Flights”.
Great review… Is Pete Townshed ever in a good mood? 😂
My first Bowie album on cassette tape ,favourite tracks 1.Scream like a baby,2.Its no game no 2 , 3.Because youre young, 4.Up the hill backwards.,nice video. least favourite track Scary monsters!, ive never liked the titel track.
Great album. Never knew that the clown figure from AtA video can be traced back to his album from 1969 (check the cover).
Nice review Johnny!
Hunky Dory has the Lyrics 🙂🎶
John mentioned lyrics after Ziggy…..
Keely Hawes, oh yes.😊
I got the 2018 remaster cd. Think the original cd sounds better 😎 wonderful album 😍 Andy Clark is on Synthesizer Ashes and Because Your Young 👌
from Bebop Deluxe!
Fantastic video as always John. Would love to hear your thoughts on Julian Lennons new "Jude" Album, I think it would make for an interesting video.
Lyrics were inside Heroes
Hunky Dory as the Lyrics 🎶🙂