Tracks
- Watch That Man
- Aladdin Sane (1913-1938-197?)
- Drive-In Saturday
- Panic in Detroit
- Cracked Actor
- Time
- The Prettiest Star
- Let's Spend the Night Together
- The Jean Genie
- Lady Grinning Soul
Aladdin Sane is a riotous album. The music is rock. Most songs move forward on a powerful and relentless rhythm. The melodies are infectious and bountiful. David Bowie's lyrics may or may not be meaningful, but they are fun and colorful; there's nothing like songs referencing drugs, riots, transvestites, masturbation and Che Guevara.
David Bowie is coming on fast and furious now. One might think he's a lot like the Beatles, seeing how he's at the vanguard, but they'd be wrong. Whereas everyone was able to follow the Beatles, I don't even think anybody can see where Bowie is—he's that far ahead! It may not even be that Bowie's better than the Beatles; it's possible that it's just that the music has gotten worse, except, that is, for Bowie. He's not innovative or experimental like the Beatles, but that's gone out of fashion anyway; he just knows how to write a great song.
I think this album is absolutely magnificent. David Bowie seems at his best on this album. Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust are masterpieces, but this album seems so sophisticated and profound. Bowie has certainly expanded his range. I also believe he's at his charismatic best on this one. He so entertaining and makes androgyny sexy! This album is a must for serious collectors and it certainly belongs on the 1001 Albums list.
All the songs are outstanding!
★★★★★★★★★★
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