Station To Station

I enjoyed the weird sounds on this but it's just not peak Bowie for me.

David Bowie's chill. Nothing super inspirational on this album but nothing disgusting either. I liked the experimentation in "Station to Station," but I also can't really get behind 10 minute songs (sorry t swizzle).

So good, just what i wanted out of a david bowie album

Bowie is OK; not nostalgic or the right vibe for me generally though

It took a bit to get into the title track and he didn't let me down since.

4/5. It feels as though David is going through a fever dream from song to song, he is overly emotional in some songs while stating facts in others, like he is having a manic episode which I'm sure is the cocaine. But heck, did it give us a great album. I would say Golden Years is honestly one of the weaker songs on the album, but fits in with the scattered ideas throughout this one. The instrumentals are great, orchestral and pompous, like flying through Bowie's mind.

Meh. I didn't hear anything that really sparked my interest.

Overall pretty groovy! I wouldn't listen to it regularly, but it's got some pretty funky music.

Station to Station - 2/5, too drawn out. Got very bored. Golden Years - 3/5 Word on a Wing - 4/5, few spots I didn't care for, but overall pretty solid. TVC15 - 1.5/5, annoying Stay - 4/5 Wild is the Wind - 2/5, not a fan 🤷🏻‍♂️

Not bad, but I like songs with more oomph.

Enjoyed this, not something I would gravitate too.

Quick album. Listened twice but didn’t do much for me.

Classic 70s vibe. This was the first Bowie album I have ever listened to. About what I expected. Stay was the best song on the album.

Never been a massive Bowie fan and I wasn’t familiar with this. Seems more of an EP than a whole album at 38 minutes long, the only song I know from it was Golden Years. Not Bowies best but nothing earth shattering. A middle of the road 3/5

the re-listenability is high for this one. mixed feelings about the thin white duke era but such a good album. favs of the bunch: station to station, golden hour

Good.

WHO WANTS TO SEX MUTOMBO

First Bowie record, it was pretty good! Especially liked station to station.

Not my favorite, but of course it's Bowie, so at least a 3.

Pretty good sounding short album, nothing necessarily broke my ground.

Best song - TVC15

Better than the last Bowie album, pretty solid stuff but nothing jumped out 3.5

Kind of reminds me of the guitar in Stevie Wonder Superstition in some places, in a good way. Stay is the best song. I've heard golden years before but not impressed with the singing.

One of my favourite albums, so good!

Not his best.

Always good.

I can appreciate the musicianship (except Stay, I didnt like that one), but the songs worked as background music for me and I couldn't get fully immersed. Stand-out: Station to Station

Nothing to write home about

4.2 A diet of milk, peppers, and cocaine and it's effects on human life. Fave songs: Golden Years, TVC15, Station to Station

I enjoyed the beats and the guitars. I liked it more than I expected to. Especially golden years. I loved the piano in tvc15. Started listening at 9:06pm 11/01/2023

-okay two david bowie albums in a row, slay -loving the FUNKY SOUNDS very on brand for bowie -i do like when the singing kicks in in station to station -definitely like the vibes in this album better than yesterdays bowie album -theres a lot more singing and action in these songs vs the other bowie album from this week -this is exactly what i think of when i think of bowie -overall i did enjoy this album but i’m giving it a 3 because i didn’t love it in general and none of the songs specifically stood out to me

6/10. "Wild is the Wind" is a banger, along with "Stay" and "Golden Years"

It was fine. Nice to listen to, but unremarkable.

Hadn't heard this one before, great stuff. Nice vocals, tight rhythm, lil bit funky. 4 (will definitely listen again)

It’s got golden years and then the rest of the album kind of goes downhill from there,i think i prefer Bowies other Albums more than this greatly.

Nice album but nothing special.

David Bowie's troubled masterpiece. At this point in his life, the glam-studded, flamboyant star of Ziggy is long gone, rotted away by David's cocaine addiction. Bowie's alter egos at this point are just a thinly veiled facade of his demons: cold, unpleasant, and paranoid. And yet, Station to Station is one of Bowie's best albums, and an important stepping stone to his upcoming Berlin Trilogy. Everything Young Americans was is here, twisted and stretched to its breaking point. Where Bowie's performances were distant in that album, here they are outright worn-out and paranoid. The title track is a ten minute epos, starting off appropriately with the quiet sounds of a train arriving before the feedback of a guitar, the heavy drums and bass, and the dark funk rhythm guitars herald the arrival of the Thin White Duke. First underpinned by Bowie's languid singing about the occult, the song suddenly snaps in pace as the piano enters the fray, and Bowie sings more quickly and paranoid. "It's not the side effects of the cocaine" indeed. The line "It's too late" eventually repeats ad infinitum as the song fades out. Even in the other songs, an undercurrent of paranoia is prominent. Golden Years is a perfect Elvis pastiche, in particular his bloated Vegas years. A deliciously slick guitar plays as Bowie plays both the desperate, high pitched pleader as well as the distant background watcher. "Run for the shadows." Stay is a great rocker, with an appropriate spotlight for the lead guitar in the intro and outro. "Please do something" TVC15 lulls you into a false sense of playfulness with its propulsive piano, guitars and "oh ohs", before Bowie sings about a demonic television. "Oh my T V C One Five. Oh oh. T V C One Five." The occult has never been this catchy. Between the massive tracks, Word on a Wing and Wild is the Wing seemingly act as palette cleansers, as pretty ballads on the surface. However, Bowie himself claims no respite, as he cries and pleads in these songs, his voice cracking at times. A great album, but with the important proviso that suffering never is a prerequisite for great art. Bowie himself would luckily beat his cocaine addiction. However, he would not even remember making this album, and the album itself sounds like you're in fugue state. One could even argue the Berlin albums sound like a man trying to come down and clean up the mess. We're at least lucky Station to Station wasn’t his last album. Strong 5

I'm a big Bowie fan. Or am I ? This album just didn't click like his others. I dunno, I'd think even Dave would say this isn't his best. Not so sure if it even belongs on the list.

I was pumped when I saw that it was a David Bowie album today. But I was honestly a little underwhelmed. I also didn't realize it was only 38 minutes and accidentally listened to it like 4 times and had no idea because the songs blended together. 3/5

"It's not the side-effects of the cocaine, I'm thinking it must be love" I think that David Bowie has one of the greatest artistic minds of the century, and any music he creates has great potential, so I was very excited to listen to this album. Quite honestly, I was disappointed by this album. It was experimental in the way that Bowie quite frequently is, and has his great vocals behind each song. However, I didn't find any of the songs to be particularly compelling, and I don't think I would choose to re-listen to this album. T2- "Golden Years" was pretty well done. This might be considered sacrilegious to some, but if I'm being honest with my ratings, it's a.. 3/5

Good

"Station to Station" by David Bowie, released in 1976, is a sonic adventure that traverses art rock, funk, and soul. The title track is an epic journey, setting the tone for the album's enigmatic and experimental sound. Bowie's Thin White Duke persona is captivating, and his vocal delivery is hauntingly charismatic. Tracks like "Golden Years" and "Word on a Wing" showcase his chameleon-like ability to embrace different musical styles. While shorter in duration compared to some of Bowie's other works, this album is a dense, enigmatic gem, capturing a transitional phase in his career.

Was really disappointed by the eponymous track “Station to Station” for being repetitive. Then “Golden Years” hit followed by “Word on a wing” and “TVC15” and the album got going. Rockin, catchy, the thin white duke on display. Great moments on this album are bookended by overly repetitive riffs and added musical effects. Enjoyed but no intention on relistening later.

Classic Bowie, a little too short

I liked this one.

I just don't think I'm ever going to get Bowie, but there were some funky moments in the middle plus Golden Years

A

One of my favourite albums ever, amazing opening four tracks. Title song was written off experiences he had with Iggy pop travelling across eastern europe on trains. Beautiful.

I always appreciate that Bowie is able to elevate genres of music that I’m not typically into. 3.5/5

Wild is the Wind is the only saving grace for this album.

Quieter for bowie. Solid I guess. 2.5 stars

Very big fan of this album! I’ve never really considered myself a big Bowie fan but this album was really rock vibes and hard core and I just really was impressed. I wouldn’t even have complained if it was longer!

I knew more Bowie was coming and since we've had about a year in between I suppose I'm ok with it, although his big single from this - "Golden Years" - represents everything I didn't (and don't) like about Bowie growing up, admittedly never delving deep and only ever hearing the singles. What is that? Smooth funk? eh it's awful. "Low" was a true surprise to/for me as it's been the one Bowie album I have truly enjoyed - (mostly) avoiding that weird crooner-style of his that I don't like. I mean... there's no ever getting around the fact that I never liked his vocals, so the only question for me here is whether there's going to be enough interesting around it to catch me (ala "Low"). This starts differently-enough with "Station to Station" which could either be plodding and dull or a mysterious instrumental intro to an experimental work... I'm going with the latter, perhaps reaching for anything nice to say or simply reaching back to my long ago love of long tracks with multiple sections (hat tip: 70s Yes/Genesis). 10 minute cut to lead off the album? Bold. But I still don't connect with this album - I'd say accurately that I (again) prefer the parts where he's not singing and it *sounds* good but it's generally not that interesting; the songs aren't great. It's effortless in not a complimentary way, in a way that it feels like he made little effort. In singing (again i know i beat this horse to death but it's my comment dammit) and in construction. It's almost worse in a way that none of it is really terrible but the songs are just not memorable. I just listened again and what even happened over the last 40 minutes other than i had to endure Golden Years again. That alone just made me a little angry. Once again I pass on Bowie. Fine fine give me the next 8 albums of his....sigh... 4/10 2 stars.

Station to Station is my favourite song of all time and this album is in my top 10 albums of all time. I LOVE IT!!! The phenomenal opener that is 10 minutes of pure art rock. Golden Years is such a beautiful funk-rock song. Word on a Wing and the album closer Wild is the Wind have a beautiful vocal performance and a very emotional songwriting. Stay is just pure rock and soooo fcking good. The only song I would say is not 100% perfect is TVC15 but still sooooo great... favourites: Station to Station, the Rest of the album least favs.: I REFUSE TO CHOOSE rating: strong 9 to light 10

Still can't get into David Bowie. Enjoyed the R to L panning of train sounds in the intro. One standout was the track TCV15. Wouldn't go out of my way to listen the entire album again.

Short and sweet

Would be good background carnival music

I've never been a huge Bowie fan. Ok album but I dont have much to compare it to in terms of his other albums.

3/5, some cool guitar riffs but generally not my vibe.

Enjoyable, if not something I will go back to often.

Probably Top 3 or 5 Bowie albums for me !

Liked. Stay was maybe the favorite. Deserves more listens.

Nothing special to me

I really enjoyed listening to most of this album, particularly the funky instrumental throughout, and it should deserve a 4/5 if it weren't for two things. Firstly, the 10 minute title track, and first track, of the album. It was pretty unbearable to be completely honest. Secondly, if we were to remove the first track, we're left with 5 songs over the course of 28 min. Way too short of an album when the sound of the other 5 songs are honestly really nice to listen to. Wish I could give a 3.5, but I cannot in good conscience give it a 4.

Station to Station - the Bowie sound. Can’t go wrong. The psychedelic rock sound is fun. (3/5 I can excuse long songs. I’m a progrock enjoyer) Golden Years - the blickablaows on the guitar are my favorite. Funk. What are these fucking notes he’s hitting. (3/5) Word on a Wing - it’s definitely a ballad type. I kept jumping ahead and really thought he might say sweet Caroline.(2/5) TVC15 - if they let Bowie make commercials with no limits. The TVC15 is a couch. (4/5 I’d buy it I guess. For a 5 minute song) Stay - funk bass. We love disco funk (4/5) Wild is the Wind - okay so this is “As The World Falls Down” low key right? https://youtu.be/PMZxehxMvHU?si=PwyuRE8Fs8y1mY-e I think I’m funny. (4/5) I like this prog/psych early rock song. Very fun to sit and listen to. Not blown away and I kind of know what to expect from Bowie (that is not a bad thing). So overall, 3.5/5

idk if I listened to the entire thing because it was on shuffle, the only thing worse than a 10 minute song is a 10 minute song I don't like, sorry bowie

I could see how this was impressive at the time of its release but I have mixed feelings about it. I’d give it a 3.5 if I could. The second half was better than the beginning.

1 • station to station : le pont à partir de 5min c stylé j'aime bien le refrain, musique un peu longue, mais la vibe est cool 2 • wild in the wind : les paroles on s'ennuie un peu, vibe cool, mais sans plus 3 • tvc15 : c'est + dynamique j'aime bien! 4 • Stay : ça va 5 • Golden Years : mouais 6 • Word on a wing : sans plus

I’m a Ziggy Stan, but can absolutely get behind the Thin White Duke era. I think this album is packed with gold for being a brisk ~40 minutes. The extended jams on most tracks really work for me. My biggest issue with Station to Station is in the vocal mixing. Outside one or two tracks like Golden Years, most vocals feel too buried when they should take center stage, as there isn’t a whole lot of unique instrumentation happening to cover for it. Great record, never not going to recommend listening to Bowie.

This all-time great transition transmission is brought to you by milk, red peppers, and the Duke’s legendary affinity for Thin White lines.

Love this.

Personally, I’d put this above “Ziggy Stardust”.

First two songs are great and rest of the album is solid. Only six songs.

So. Even coked up David Bowie gets the benefit of the doubt, for me. However. This is not my favorite version of Bowie. It’s not hard to listen to but it doesn’t grab me the way other music of his does, especially once he got more focused and sober.

Pretty good, 6.5/10

First intro to Bowie the Thin White Duke. I like golden years and the rock sound

This is what listening to Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream on repeat leads to, beautiful works of art. Pretty impressive final product for someone who was so high on cocaine at the time that they can’t even recall the making of this album. I don’t normally give perfect scores to albums that I’m not too familiar with but hell, Bowie the legend never ceases to amaze me. He had such a hilarious hatred towards LA where this album was recorded.

Amazing

Great! Mostly new to me.

Great, short album.

Better than Heroes, I think.

Short album, Bowie's songs don't always do it for me.

Not a single second is wasted on here Rightfully considered one of Bowie’s many masterpieces, Station To Station masters the soulful sound of Young Americans while also adding a clear influence of krautrock to the mix Favourite tracks: ALL OF THEM!

Mon album préféré de Bowie. La pièce titre est magistrale, avec ses changements d'ambiance, son rythme irrésistible, ses paroles chavirantes. Toutes les interprétations et les voix sont poignantes. Inimitable.

I don’t want to waffle on too much about Station To Station other than to say it’s a delightful listen that doesn’t outstay its welcome. A perfect little album and a definite fast favourite.

Who knew Jareth the Goblin King also made incredible music? I thoroughly enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. The album is a whole-ass vibe. It's fun and funky and experimental and just altogether good.

Good, wish there were more tracks

Golden Years is on this one. Not dated, but sounds very 70's. Bass forward, longer songs around 5-10 minutes each. Beautiful music and voice. David Bowie used the persona: Thin White Duke for this album. He also did a ton of coke during this period.

Very good

Needs more re-listening.

I liked the first track and already knew the second. The rest of the album wasn't as good. It was okay I guess, but nothing special.

Lots of conflicting feelings about this one. I'm a Bowie fan, but this isn't one of my favourite albums - and I'm not of the absurd rockist opinion that you need to understand every phase of David Bowie's career to understand modern culture. I assume the 1001 editors would disagree. On the other hand, I was thinking how would this album sound if I wasn't mentally measuring against every other Bowie album. The answer is I would be pretty blown away by this album if I wasn't hearing it in the context of a pretty exceptional discography. The six tracks basically go like this: slow-motion hard rock Bowie; timeless pop bop Bowie; prayer in the church of love Bowie; new wave Bowie; rocking out in a funk lounge Bowie; balladeer Bowie. Yet the album is coherent and the quality is pretty consistent despite the variety. Length of album is good, and the structure of six lengthy tracks is cool. I'm talking myself into bumping this up my informal hierarchy of Bowie album tbh. I'm feeling a 4.5*

Good classic Bowie vibes throughout, although only standouts were the second half of Station to Station and Wild is the Wind.

Pretty good. Not listened thru all the way. I’m not really a Bowie fan.

He’s just so fun to listen to. I don’t often listen to 10 minute tracks, but both times I’ve heard Bowie do it, he’s done it great.

It's was okay. Not a massive Bowie fan. But I still liked some of the songs.

I enjoyed it but it didn’t blow me away

Was a little too all over the place for me. Cant understand what he’s saying for some but I did vibe with a couple of songs.

I Already knew Golden Years. Love the rest of the album. Really clean guitar, and lots variation on drums.

Enjoyed the album. Easy listening during the work day. Wouldn't say i loved any of the songs but enjoy them. 6.6/10

GOAT

If you ever wondered what a musical bowieism is, then listen to this album, it's full of musical quirks in the musical arrangements that were David's trademark. Thoroughly enjoyed this album, it was a tame production in comparison to Bowies previous and more experimental albums, but given it was created when he was at the lowest point in his life, you have to applaud how good the album is.

Strong from start to finish. Been a Bowie fan for 40 years, but spent most of my time on Ziggy and the Berlin albums. I think this was the first time I listened to this one in full. Favorite: Station to Station

Not the biggest Bowie fan.

Very enjoyable, well put together album, from one of the greatest artists of all time. Good one to listen through multiple times.

это тот самый альбом что поломал меня на пути прослушивания всей дискографии Боуи) ну не так ужасно, но мало и пусто (поломали меня янг американс наверно, а этот просто добил)

This is far from being my favourite David Bowie and it's still just so good

Um….it’s kinda slow, I guess…

A bit of a different Bowie album? At first playthrough it kind of flew past me, but then I listened again and I felt that it actually kept a pretty high bar throughout. Hard to pinpoint exactly what was good, but just overall quite nice! Weak 4 it is.

I didn't experience the transcendental listen that others did. After hearing so much about this album I found myself underwhelmed compared to other Bowie albums, perhaps a second listen is needed.

Liked it more than I thought I would. But not all songs are killer

4 Franchement, l'album est sympa, très ancré dans son contexte 1976, me fait penser au niveau des sonorités à Animals de Pink Floyd. T'as des sons plus mouvementés que d'autres mais en général leurs durée +6 minutes en font des sons assez complexes et profond. J'avoue personnellement être moins touché par les jeux de guitare alors que les voix sont très belles.

Double David! And I think this is probably in my top three DB albums. It's really hard to pick a favourite track, because really it's a single piece of art. That's pretentious, but it's true and I'm not sorry.

Catchy stuff

I wasn't really very interested in any this album and I didn't know any of the songs.

Without arguing the editorial principle clearly at work here (any Bowie record that doesn't totally suck is automatically included), one hears a decent amount (though certainly not anything close to an excess) to like. Not sure all the Thin White Duke cosplay adds much (or, frankly, anything at all). And one doesn't hear neary as much Neu! or Kraftwerk or the other much bruited influences as perhaps one is supposed to. The opener takes about three minutes worth of rollicking and stretches it to nine, to not exactly to addictive or earwormy effect – it's an extremely long song of only moderate interest of quality. Indeed, nearly every song feels overlong (as if the group was looking to fill out a set). "Golden Years" is snappily and groovily louche and a touch arch, but hardly of world-historical heft. "Word on a Wing" is sneaky affecting and, grading on curve to his high degree of calculation, sounds almost authentic; upon hearing anything that sounds like vulnerabiity in Bowie, one automatically defaults to assume that he's having us on, perhaps even taking the piss. As with so much of Bowie, one hears contrivance and posturing in nearly every note, even the many that are likable and/or interesting. "Wild Is the Wind" is another case in point – the sincerity is almost convincing, almost, which seems to leave us with a simulacra of excellence, rather than excellence itself.

Good

Awesome.

Good

Vienas iš negirdėtų Bowio albumų, 3/5, visai funky, pirma daina labai patiko, kitos gan vidutiniškos.

David Bowie's "Station to Station" is a musical journey that transcends time and genre, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of rock music. Released in 1976, this album represents a pivotal moment in Bowie's career, as he transitioned from his Ziggy Stardust persona into the enigmatic Thin White Duke. With only six tracks spanning just over 38 minutes, "Station to Station" is a concise yet incredibly rich exploration of sound and identity. The album's title track, "Station to Station," sets the stage with its hypnotic, 10-minute opener. Bowie's vocals are hauntingly seductive, drawing listeners into a labyrinthine sonic landscape. The blend of krautrock and funk rhythms, coupled with Robert Fripp's masterful guitar work, creates an otherworldly atmosphere that feels both experimental and intoxicating. "Golden Years" is a standout track that showcases Bowie's ability to craft a memorable pop song while maintaining the album's mystique. Its catchy melodies and soulful groove are irresistible, making it a timeless classic that still resonates today. The transition from "Golden Years" to "Word on a Wing" is seamless, and here, Bowie delves into themes of spirituality and redemption. His emotional delivery and soaring vocals make this ballad one of the most emotionally charged songs in his entire catalog. It's a testament to Bowie's versatility as an artist. The album's second half features three shorter tracks, each with its distinct character. "TVC 15" is a funk-infused, danceable number that showcases Bowie's wit and playfulness. "Stay" is a guitar-driven rock song with a pulsating rhythm that captures the listener's attention from the first note. "Wild Is the Wind," a cover of the classic ballad, is a poignant and heartfelt closer that demonstrates Bowie's vocal range and emotional depth. "Station to Station" is not just an album; it's a journey through the mind of an artist in transition. Bowie's chameleon-like ability to reinvent himself shines brightly here, as he embraces elements of funk, soul, rock, and avant-garde, all within the span of a single record. The album's brevity only adds to its impact, leaving listeners craving more after each listen. While Bowie's personal struggles during the making of this album are well-documented, "Station to Station" remains a testament to his resilience and creative genius. It's an album that challenges the boundaries of what rock music can be while remaining accessible and emotionally resonant. In conclusion, "Station to Station" is a masterpiece that continues to captivate and inspire music lovers, both old and new. It's an essential addition to any music collection, and its enduring appeal is a testament to David Bowie's status as one of the greatest artists in the history of popular music. Bowie's "Station to Station" is not just an album; it's a timeless work of art that deserves to be celebrated and cherished for generations to come.

Not my favourite Bowie offering, it's a bit weird even for him, doesn't quite resonate with me properly although it has its moments.

Liked this more than I have most of his other albums, despite it not having one of his megahits on. It's almost proggy, with the longer songs, the range of sounds, and the storytelling. Probably second favourite of the 8 million bowie albums we've had so far behind Darkstar. 4/5.

7/10, no real stand out songs but strong album

Pretty interesting album, but I find I can't really get into Bowie that much.

Great short punchy Bowie album. Not a heap of hits, but Golden Years is a classic.

The last song is the best one the rest are just okay

Most enjoyable Bowie i've heard yet. Golden years is a joy

So happy I got an album Bowie <3 hadn’t listened to these songs before!!

Compared to some of the DB albums we’ve listened to so far on this list, I feel like this album is one of the most consistent. Instead of being peppered with hits along with experimental Tosh, this one is solid and altogether lovely. Wild is the wind is now an earworm and I cannot stop singing it.

This has always been one of my favorite Bowie albums, but I don't think I'd ever listened to it on headphones before today (I recommend it!). If I were to have written a review before this listen, I might have suggested I love the album, though I recognize it's flawed and demanding of the listener, and would have given it a 4. But this listen reignited my adoration for this record. The production is superb, the performances are excellent — this drummer (Dennis Davis, I had to look that up) always impressed me, and he's amazing on this record — the songs are bold. The Thin White Duke might be my favorite of Bowie's personas. Golden Years, TVC15, Station to Station are great rockers, in their subtle, cool way. But the slower numbers are the sleepers that kill, and I'm so glad this endeavor exposed me to Nina Simone's version of Wild Is The Wind. Her's might be the more evocative, but Bowie's is stellar as well. So, yeah, gushing a bit. Loved listening to this.

yeah this is a good one. Golden Years is one of my favorite Bowie songs. That groove is undeniable. I found myself dancing and clapping along while driving my daughter to school. TVC15 is also cool. I wasn't as familiar with the rest of the album, but I dug it. I like how Bowie's melodies drift along into the ether. Having said all of that, 8 Bowie albums is a lot.

Such an excellent Bowie album...ever single song. Reading some background on this album and Bowie's intense cocaine addiction during the recording and production surprised me. I knew Bowie had a coke problem but I didn't realize it was at its height during Station to Station. Bowie said in an interview at one point he was 80 lbs and consumed only green & red peppers and cocaine (diet tip?!). But hot damn is Golden Years a great song. And TVC15 blew me away on yesterday's listen...Bowie warned us of how tv/media/devices/Internet would suck our souls.

This is an easy surface listen five star but fuck it's got a lot more to give of you pay it some attention. The man knew what he was doing. The vampiric Thin White Duke allusions on Station to Station (with no disrespect to either, kind of sounds Rocky Horroresque). The absolute strut worthy funk of Golden Years. The organised chaos of TVC15, particularly the sax wail. The childlike piano tinkering on Word on a Wing. The beautiful understated shredding on Stay. The big vocal crescendo outro to Wild is the Wind. All to say really nothing of the incredible writing. Also who tf is drumming on this, they're all over it. Always think about hearing jonafan woss talking on a podcast about how Bowie was always able to execute nothing new with absolute perfection which really resonates.

Have previously listened to half the album via Bowie's best of. Good songs that break from the more poppy side of Bowie that I am more used to

one of Bowies best albums, only brought down by the fraught history of its making. station to station is an album with no skips that feels fresh every time i hear it

this was a great album. terrific grooves and awesome feel. david bowie in his prime was just operating on a whole other level. i particularly loved 'golden years' which has an infectious, really interesting hook that has been in my head ever since. but lots of very cool moments on this one. this is an album i see myself revisiting in the future!

average

This is the third David Bowie album I've gotten on this list, and my favorite of the bunch so far, by a wide margin. Everything really clicked for me on this album; the vocals really showcase Bowie's unique tone and range, the bass lines are funky, and the piano playing was jazzy. Each song stood alone really on their own, but they built something really cohesive altogether on this album. Before I listened to this album, I was familiar with and really liked "Golden Years," but I'd have to say that "Stay" was my favorite song on this album. Since this was a Friday album for me, I was able to listen to it three times over the weekend, and I felt like I just kept finding new things to appreciate each time. I will definitely be returning to this album in the future.

OMG!!! david will always be a legend, I don't know how I didn't know about this work. Songs that are definitely perfect and sound so familiar that they make you feel very comfortable.

An easy 5 stars. One of Bowie’s best albums and a strong indication of the direction he was heading in the late 70s.

Pretty damn good

I actually liked this a lot! I can see the influence in some of today's bands from his work.

You can never go wrong with listening to Bowie.

I liked the last song, maybe I will listen again paying more attention.

Can’t believe I’ve never heard this in full before; found lots of great new songs - it’s just impossible to dislike his music

He really just is the best artist to ever do it. This album, just like all of his, are awesome in every way possible. Just a true musical journey that is impossible to stop once you start. Favorite track: TVC15

It's not my favorite David Bowie album. Still, I'm giving it three stars because it's David Bowie.

"Station to Station" is the tenth studio album by English musician David Bowie. This album is considered a transitional album with further developing the funk and soul from his previous album "Young Anericans" and incorporating electronic music and "German krautrock" which is where he would go in his future Berlin trilogy. The lyrics are associated with Bowie's preoccupation with Frederich Nietzche, Allister Crowley, mythology and religion and the songs are mostly love songs. Bowie was also heavily into cocaine at the time and he recalled almost nothing of the recording. This is the first album with the band core of Carlos Alomar (guitarist), George Murray (bass) and Dennis Davis (drums) which he would use for his next four albums. Guitarist Earl Slick and pianist Roy Bittan were also part of the album. This album is regarded as one of his significant works and commercially did well hitting #3 and #5 on the US and UK charts respectively. The first song "Station to Station" has two parts and introduces us to Bowie's "Thin White Duke" persona. A train noise and creepy piano, bass and guitar open the first part. It's a slow, hypnotic march. The song then changes picking up a groove. Hey, this is prog-disco now. The song is about stations of the Bowie's cross and not those stations you see at church. The first single "Golden Years" continues the groove with a guitar and beat. I find Bowie's emotionless voice fascinating. His rapping. His falsetto. A love song, I believe. And on the next song "Word on a Wing," we get the Bowie emotional voice. A majestic ballad with a piano melody and guitar in the background. This is a religious song and one Bowie wrote to escape from his role that he was playing in the movie "The Man Who Fell to Earth" at the time. A piano start and rolling bass begins "TV 15." Continuing the soul and an addictive chorus. The song is about the main character's girlfriend getting eaten by the TV. I have to say the background of these songs may be just as interesting as the songs themselves. "Stay" has a "Shaft"'like guitar. Funky bass groove. Dual guitars going off. The last song "Wild is the Wind" is a cover and an ode to Nina Simone. Bowie's voice is swooning, romantic and emotional. Another ballad and a tale of hopeless loss. This album is one Bowie's best and definitely in my top five Bowie. It has a unique combination of styles with funk, soul, electronic and prog. The band is tight with all instruments prevalent yet not one really dominating: no wonder he kept them together for his next albums. Bowie's voice is both emotional and emotionless. Some of the songs are dark with a paranoid edge. Yeah, this is one everyone should listen to.

Judging by the list so far I’m about it be bombarded by Bowie… which isn’t a bad thing. Solid pick but there are a handful Bowie albums I’ll take above it

Pretty ace

8/10

This doesn't sound like a soundtrack to someone's life falling part, though one's not sure whether that's a feature or a bug. An authentic, vulnerable and personal cry for help may have had more emotional impact than posturing as a character/mock personae (which is barely visible anyway). But then Bowie's always prioritized posturing over anything like authenticity, which, given his advanced skill in the former, made sense for his brand. Every song has its merits and demerits (often being overlong). It's fine overall but one simply can't fathom how editors found nine Bowie albums worth including; this is not one whit better or worse than three or four others on this list – that is to says, it's precisiely as mediocre, with a decent amount of decent material decently executed, but not exactly awe-inspiring or personally transforming or ground-breakingly innovative in any other way save for presentation. Again, as good as it is actually, one feels like it should've been better.

Listened twice, it's that good! Great selection of tracks and Bowie at some of his best. Apparently he was so coked up that he can barely remembering the making of this album. Even if I was on that much drugs, I don't think I'd forget my first time listening to this. Excellent.

Intresting

i’m gonna have to listen to this again at some point and start reading what the book has to say before i start each album because i did not get this. most of these songs are too long for their britches. golden years is solid.

Very David Bowie. Very listenable. 47 years after release it still sounds like it could be released today by someone wanting to sound a bit retro. Stay sounds like something that could be released by the Black Keys… maybe without the disco roller skating riffs.

23.08.23 - I almost missed this, but thought I should listen as I already missed Are You Experienced. I'm not familiar with Station to Station, but it has Golden Years on it. I've arrived late to work, but LP is coming home today, and I am so excited! I can't wait. The opening line of Station to Station is "The Return of the Thin White Duke..."....that's cool! I'm three songs in, its quite different to other albums I've listened - I can't put my finger on it, almost ballard-esque? Ok, I've played it the whole way though, the song Station to Station was definitely the best, followed by Golden Years, not sure I like the rest that much though

Decent Album with a few good songs

Captivating

Listened to it twice. Didn't know it. I kinda liked it, but I couldn't point to something that made me go WOW except maybe for Wild is the Wind.

Je zet de plaat op en je hoort inderdaad David Bowie, met inderdaad zijn unieke stemgeluid. Maar heel veel extra doet het niet. De man bereikt nergens de toppen van zijn kunnen wat mij betreft.

De derde Bowie plaat en wat mij betreft de beste van de de drie. De muziek staat hier bovenop. Het theatrale van Bowie wordt hier niet overdreven. Het maakt het net interessant genoeg om echt te luisteren. Ook wat betreft de zang geldt dat je onmiskenbaar Bowie hoort, maar dat het niet wordt overdreven.

Over de carriere van Bowie kunnen boeken geschreven worden en Don Leo Blokhuis laat hem dan ook graag regelmatig terugkomen in zijn oeuvre. Deze plaat vormt soort van de overgang van zijn LA periode naar de Berlijn periode. Gek genoeg begint dit album juist met een verwijzing naar Kraftwerk, met die treingeluiden die doen herinneren aan de snelweggeluiden van Autobahn. Om dan vervolgens nog even wat funk en soul erin te knikkeren, wat juist meer LA style is. Een beetje de omgekeerde route. Maar goed, muzikaal luistert het wel uitstekend weg. Een van de betere platen van Bowie als je het mij vraagt.

Station to Station // Golden Years // Word on a Wing // Stay // Wild Is The Wind 4-4.5/5

I know most of these songs already, but those songs are bangers and the ones I didn't know were alright. It's a lighter five, but when four of the six tracks are amazing, it's hard to deny it that score. My favourite song was Stay.

one of Bowies best, even if the opening track is a long one that takes about 6 mins to really get going. A good mix of what makes Bowie great on this album. 9/10

Another very good Bowie album, but definitely not the level of Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust

Perfection.

Pretty bars album. 8/10 The first three songs are extremely good. With remaining tracks being very good. Word on a Wing is a highlight.

Quite good at times

A really strong Bowie album. Not at all what I would associate with a cocaine album. At 38 minutes and just 6 tracks, the quality control was turned on for this record which gets the balance between experimentation and accessibility spot on. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: Station to Station Date listened: 13/08/23

If a David Bowie album plays in the forest, and nobody is there to listen to it, does it still warrant consideration for the top 1001 list? If it includes Golden Years, the answer is yes.

I like this no bad songs but no standouts either

Pretty good Bowie album, only knew Golden Years going into it.

Love this album.

David Bowie is altijd goed, al vind ik dit niet zijn meest inspirerende album. De nummers duren erg lang en prikkelen me minder.

4.5 stars

Nunca le he dado mucha caña a bowie Esto es un autentico discarral banger tras banger

Allt är inte bra som han gjort.

Zalige plaat. Tikkeltje experimenteel, groot rock gehalte

4.5

7/10

I harbored quite a prejudice for Bowie’s earlier stuff for a long time. 1969 through 1972: Bowie at his best. And so I just listened to albums #2 through #5 for the longest time, but eventually I had to look myself in the mirror and admit how much I loved Bowie. And if I loved Bowie that much, could I be content with just his earlier folk stuff? After much late-night pacing and soul-searching, I was forced to come to the conclusion that I would have to explore more of his discography. It was a painful realization, but like a child taking his medicine, sometimes what’s painful is what’s best for you. This branching out led me to Low and this album, and I just adore everything about them, especially “Wild Is the Wind”.

Varied and quirky. Doesn't overstay it's welcome. Classic Bowie

Grosse affaire station to station. Golden years une des tounes pref de ma mère. Vrmt weird de pogner cet album proche de sa fête, merci le destin. David bowie est un artiste assez incroyable.

Not Bowie's best work. Not bad just not amazing.

Tranquilo. Fantástico.

Loved the emotional intensity and the seemingly twisting chord lines and Melodies. Too short.

6 songs, each something different, thought it was great.

- Way more energy than I was expecting - Great sound and vocals - Bass was funky in a lot of the songs - Enjoyed this more than I thought I would - 3.5

- this is the album from that chili peppers lyric in californiacation I believe - didn’t expect a religious song (word on a wing) - Bowie’s variety never fails to amaze

Was good

It's early on a Saturday morning and I'm travelling to London on buses. Plenty of time to sit down with this! Honestly I love this one. Out of all the Bowie albums that the generator has given me so far, this is probably the least experimental in how it sounds. It's just pure rock, groove and funk. It was a really enjoyable listen that could have done with being a bit longer, in my opinion! I definitely think this'll be one of my favourite Bowie records. Favourite: Stay

Easily up there in the Bowie top 5. For a while it was my favourite, but I'm not sure it will ever reach those lofty heights again. Love the title track, how it explodes into life - but in stages. If there is one song here that leaves me a little cold now it's Stay. Everything else is pure gold. Very pleased that I really got into this record before wading into the Berlin years I feel like it very effectively primed me to enjoy those properly. Maybe one day I'll crawl inside my TV and be with my baby. Golden Years, quack quack quack.

10/10 Bowie always delivers 🤘

Title track and Golden Years are premium stuff. The rest is good but not 5 star Bowie to me.

-Station to Station gives imagery of a train traveling literally station to station in the intro of the song. Passengers being various instruments/sounds entering and exiting. Then Bowie hops on vibing -Repetitive hook finishing out the songs for some. “Word on a Wing” was nice “Stay” is verrryyy funky Nice vibe. Music > lyrics, conclusively Can’t say I’m turning it on for my vibes.

I was excited to listen to a Bowie album I was unfamiliar with, but overall, the experience fell flat. After a promising first several minutes, “Station to Station” started to feel more like a description of the BART ride I had just taken than the title track of an album from a rock legend’s prime. It dragged on, and I was ready to disembark for most of the ride. “Golden Years” may be the most popular song on the record, but now having given it more attention, I appreciate why I don’t go out of my way to listen to it. By “TVC15,” I had gathered what I hope was an intentional stylistic choice throughout the album: Repetition. I’m sure there is an artistic value here, but I personally don’t see it. With the penultimate track, I felt like I was looking less at a song title and more at a command from Bowie himself: Stay! Station to Station is by no means a terrible album, but it is far from Bowie’s best work. Overall, the record reminds me of a fart in the wind. It wasn’t particularly unpleasant, but we all heard it and we probably wish we hadn’t. We can only be thankful that it didn’t linger for long.

Upon hearing the intro, I was worried that this album wouldn't be my style. Those thoughts soon left me as I got into the meat of the first track and I settled in for the listen. This being Monday I have fewer thoughts than with the other albums but I did enjoy it. Fave song: Stay.

I love Bowie but this is not my favorite of his. Golden Years is a good song but the rest sort of plods along. This is a good album. Just not a great album.

Top 3 Songs: 1 - Stay (5) 2 - Golden Years (2) 3 - Wild is the Wind (6)

Glorioso

Just a really tight, clean Bowie album. Cohesive, perfect length. Stay slays. 4 stars

Bowie er konge

I don't know I didn't found it very interesting, but it has such futuristic vibes I enjoyed a little bit.

ehhhh. fun ig but not my vibe.

4. Good album, not my favourites from Bowie though..

It’s mythic, it’s deeply spiritual, you can practically taste the cocaine. Typical Bowie W.

Never knew about this Bowie album. Loved it from start to end. The drums were center stage for me, they sound incredible. Great album overall

Better than Blackstar? Honestly. I don't get the hype around Bowie.

A foundational album in Bowie's career. The epic prelude to a trio of albums that would reshape his sound and image. And yet, such a strange album. I can't think of anyone before or after who has approached record-making the way Bowie did. Bowie saw each new release as a chance to rediscover himself as an artist, as a musician, as a performer, and—seemingly—as a human being. The Thin White Duke saga is a key moment in that perpetual evolution. Such a restless artist. More so here because of the torrential cocaine use, which, was so all-consuming Bowie has stated he can hardly even remember the recording sessions. "I know it was in LA because I've read it was," he admitted.

yeah, this is a really cool album. It took me a while to get into because it just makes me feel stressed, and other than potentially TVC15, there are no standouts where they really start to roll and I'm hooked. There's a lot of silly Bowie-isms, but the tracks are so well constructed and interesting and zany that you can't help but admire them. There's more going on here than I caught on my first, second, or even third listen. I wouldn't say it's a *fun* listen, it just makes me feel that slightly antsy, paranoid feeling I get when I hear Bowie from this period. I don't think it's Bowie's best, but it is really singular. 4/5

Favourite track of the album Station to Station.

Just an ok Bowie album

Good listen but not my favorite Bowie opus

Eh, the other David Bowie records on this list were more unique to him—this one kind of blends in with the rest of 70s rock. I didn't really get anything new out of this album, and my favorite track was the Nina Simone cover.

i love milk, bell peppers, and cocaine

masterpiece

david bowie - i mean

Okay - so I've blasted Bowie a few times on here, and I wasn't excited to see another (like, the 20th?) of his albums on this list. But - I actually really like this album, so it's okay. It's got everything that makes Bowie good, but it's got an actual rock n roll vibe. There isn't really a dull moment anywhere. Good job, Bowie. Now, hopefully that's the last one. :)

while i'm not a big david bowie fan, i have always admired artists who try different sounds and can never stay still. bowie definitely was that! this is the fifth bowie album as i've been randomly given albums throughout my journey, and i can guarantee this was my favorite thus far. with station to station's release in 1976, yeah, the funk and rock music makes a lot of sense. i would even mention that there's a touch of disco, but that may be a controversial statement. but i'll stand by this statement: "stay" is the best example. and speaking of "stay," the instrumental sections of this and other songs were top notch. i wasn't disappointed at all. while i was annoyed that i had yet another david bowie album to listen to, i couldn't be upset once i began listening. many apologies, david bowie!

Golden Years! It's easily one of my favorite Bowie songs, so I was eager to give the entire Station to Station album a listen. And it did not disappoint! Like "Golden Years", this entire album is full of funk. In my opinion, Bowie + glam + funk = a very winning combination. That said, in true Bowie fashion, even though this album has a lot of funk in it, he keeps things eclectic by making each song feel different from the other. This album comes in at less than 40 minutes, and manages to strike a perfect balance. It neither overstays its welcome nor does it feel incomplete. I wouldn't have said no to more, though! This is among my favorite of Bowie, and in my opinion, also easily among his best in a large discography.

Being on a train to the end of the world (Bangor) has given me a chance to revsit a few albums on the list. This was high up because the White Duke stage is one of my favourite Bowie eras: he's at his most egotistical and problematic. The swagger here is brilliant, Golden Years being the pinnacle

Not an instant favourite of Bowies. Punk. Funky. It is actually quite like Talking Heads first albums. Less garage though. But he had the whole Thin White Duke thing and a body of work which allowed him to do what Talking Heads couldn’t. Sot: Station to station TVC15 Stay Wild is the Wind 4/5

Listened Before? No How many Bowie albums are on this list?! Not complaining, but the guy is some sort of alien/outlier among humanity. This is a new one for me, from a time in his career that I'm not too familiar with. Apparently (per Wikipedia) this was produced during a coked up frenzy and he hardly remembers its recording. Title track opens with some rustling noised playing with stereo effects before giving way to a moody plucking that ultimately settles into a super proggy groove. Love the meaty bass employed here. Song itself adheres to a pop-prog multi-part structure. Golden Years is a swinging jam in its own right. Got a decent amount of funk to it. Stay is a funky banger. Love the polyrhythm in the drums + percussion and the fat ass bass. High point of the album for me. Wild Is the Wind is a laid back jam, on which Bowie's voice buouys above a languid and reverb soaked guitar line. Feels like a great song for strolling along the beach high as a kite. Start to finish this isn't among my favorite Bowie albums. Probably not even top 5. But what I enjoy about Bowie is that he never made the same album twice. Up until his death the man was reinventing himself and stretching himself artistically. In this album, we find him in a proggy/funk phase full of full-throated bass and some scatterbrained wandering songs (Station to Station). As a whole, the production is (as usual) beautiful; nice separation and selection to the mix with crystal clear vocals. Listening with headphones (especially Wild is the Wind) is like a warm hug. I found this to be spottier than most other of his works with which I'm familiar, and so will give it a solid 4 / 5 Added to Library? Yes

4/5 and that's me being strict

Not bad but not a huge David Bowie fan overall

Bowie has some amazing stuff and is certainly an artist that deserves multiple entries on a list like this... But "Station to Station" just doesn't cut it. It's a middling, transitional album in Bowie's extensive discography... not worth to be listed among the greatest!

3.75

Only 6 tracks, but they are quite a journey. Kept thinking I wasn't really enjoying it but then found myself dancing at my desk. So I think I did. A rock disco smasher, this.

Está na segunda música e eu já estou achando horrivelmente chato. Horrível. Pior merda que eu já ouvi

5/5, would listen to again

Meh

Eh, kinda forgot I was listening to this album. Still appreciate the variety that David Bowie brings.

Station to station is a very cool song, but it was really the only memorable one to me. This album sounded like much heavy rock guitar like than most Bowie I am used to. Again another very solid album from David

Bowie rules. Wild is the Wind is so good def a top Bowie song from me now.

I fell asleep

One massive banger, lots of filler

lite tråkig platta av bowie :/

10 Albums You Actually Need to Hear Before You Die Chapter 4 It’s too late to be late again: David Bowie’s “Station to Station” As I write this review, much of the northeastern United States is engulfed in a thick, noxious plume of smoke emanating from wildfires in Canada’s Quebec province. The sky is a hazed-out, sickly orange-brown; almost Martian in appearance. There is a constant smell of charred, burning wood in the air. It’s so dense that it clings to your nasal passages and throat, leaving its scent to linger in your head well after you’ve gone indoors to escape its tyranny. On a day like today, there’s no need to ask, “Is there life on Mars?” Instead, I’m wondering if we’re only a few short years from lifeforms on some distant planet asking, “Is there life on Earth?” Are we close to becoming Thomas Jerome Newton, Bowie’s character in the film “The Man Who Fell to Earth”, who graces the cover of Station To Station? Will we soon be forced to travel great distances in order to find and retrieve the resources that we require to live? Will we have to adopt a lifestyle that is foreign and incomprehensible in order to survive? …and why does it feel like I’m the only one who can see it coming? While other people are out there acting normally, doing their jobs and taking a walk through the Canadian wildfire haze on their lunch break, I’m here trying to concentrate on work and not let the innate, internal animal instinct that screams “Danger!” overwhelm my psyche. I bet that’s how Thomas Jerome Newton’s people ended up in their predicament: they didn’t pay enough attention to the guttural instinct that was warning them that things were going off the rails, they just continued as though nothing was wrong. As I admire the once lush blue sky that has turned ghastly brown and Mars-like, the refrain at the end of the title track - repeating “it’s too late” over and over - feels like a devastating mantra. There’s an undercurrent of desolation, paranoia and uncertainty running through Station to Station. For Bowie, it was fueled by cocaine. For me, today, that desolate and paranoid uncertainty has me looking to the future, recognizing we live in a transitional period where it’s probably too late, but our lateness hasn’t fully caught up with us yet. Indeed, Station to Station was also a transitional record for Bowie: a bridge between the blue eyed soul of “Young Americans” and the experimental, synthetic rock and ambient soundscapes of “Low” and “Heroes”. On paper, with that description, you might not think it would be as engrossing and timeless as it is. At this moment, early June of 2023, in a world that literally looks desolate and with paranoia’s resonant frequency amplified in my mind, Station to Station is the perfect soundtrack for the end of the world.

Ya solid album, one of his best

Et godt lyt, konceptuelt og lyrisk, stabilt

pretty solid bowie

Didn't really click or feel memorable after a few listens.

Good old Bowie.

Very good

I am becoming a Bowie fan. Very creative compositions. Excellent mastering, and apparently a lot of drugs went into perfecting this album. On the listen to relisten! Stay is a great song!

It's okay, just not as good as Aladdin or Ziggy Stardust

Not as good as the previous two Bowie albums, but decent nonetheless.

56 of 1001 David Bowie - Station to Station Favorite Track : Golden Years Rating : 4 / 5 Don't know that this is my favorite Bowie, but it does contain my favorite Bowie track which the one that introduced me to him. Most anything of his is a good listen.

Un autre excellent album de Bowie, captivant dès le début. La qualité sonore est incroyable et les compositions sont tellement intéressantes. La reprise de Wild Is The Wind est super belle. La seule chanson qui m'a un peu moins impresssionné est TVC15. 9/10

It’s a fine album, not one I particularly found interesting however.

Bowie finding Jesus while strung out on coke is a thing to behold.

Its good, just didn't really hold my attention. There's incredible funky songs and I'm happy to have listened. Just not as good as the other bowie I've heard

If I had to pick one album as my personal greatest of all time it would most days be this. Staggering both in its achievements and the fact that Bowie was so out of it he can remember very little of making it. The only album I can recall actually being interested in listening to the live versions on Stage vs the original album vs the remaster (the Maslin mix) to see which is the most stupendous.

Every song is an elaborate composition of brilliant artistry. Bowie's lyrics are dense narratives, performed in manic sways between haunted and explosive, and loosely collected around a vaguely alluded to central character (the Thin White Duke perhaps). The arrangements are fantastically detailed, meticulously performed, and merit multiple close listening to fully hear and appreciate. Although it may be the most well-known track from the album, I found 'Golden Years' to be the least interesting of the bunch. I found myself coming back to 'Word on a Wing' and 'TVC15' repeatedly before I could really collect my thoughts.

Not a huge Bowie fan but I appreciate his work.

Very good, without ever being incredible (for me). Much more like Bowie (compared to Young Americans) with some great moments. Quite short too which I think suited this one. I don’t think I’ll be back as frequently as Low / Aladdin Sane / Blackstar etc., but it’s still a canny listen nonetheless!

On brand Bowie, weird rock. Good length, as interest started to wane it ended. I would never actively listen to Bowie but I'm always happy when his albums come up here. 3.5.

I really enjoyed Wild is the Wind, and TCV15 was pretty good, but I can't with good conscience give it more than 3 stars, when I gave Abbey Road 4.

This was not as good as Hunky Dory but I still thought it was decent. Not sure I'd listen to it again but there something interesting about his weird rock style. Highlights: TVC15 Stay

I enjoyed that. Bowie is another that I heard a lot growing up, although not sure I've heard this one before. Recognised golden years. Very interesting though, great guitars and drums. Less poppy then some of hits. More abstract There's a reason he was so highly thought of hey Station to station and TVC15 were my favourites

The fourth(?) Bowie album on the list so far and I’m still loving him. Hard to believe he made this while coked out of his mind. Love Golden Years and TVC15 especially.

I definitely have listened to this a few times. There's a few songs that I'm not crazy about, but the bangers are straight bangers. Golden Years + Stay both rule 4/5

Like the best possible mix between Ziggy Stardust and Berlin-era Bowie. Experimental, but not too esoteric. Varied, but consistent. A strong contender for his best. A

One of my favourite Bowie albums, this one is great start to finish. It's more of a cohesive album unit, with only "Golden Years" really standing out as a single, so I can see why maybe it doesn't get as much praise as his other 70s albums. It's a solid 5 for me though, great production and songwriting. I have an 80s vinyl of it, so gave it a spin to refresh my memory!

This is it. The first 5*! Such a pleasant, pleasant listen. Especially the intro track--bravo!

Love this album. Every song is so different. Station to Station is one of the best songs

Always Loved this album

More Bowie! A record I don't own, but one that I really, really should. First song is long, but damn is that beat catchy. 'Golden Years' is a triumph. 'Word on a Wing' is an electric, spiritual bop. 'TVC15' is groovy as all hell. 'Stay' is great. And 'Wild is the Wind' may not be Bowie's baby, but he MADE it his. Inject this shit straight into my veins.

Not his best but great to hear a remaster. Well rounded album

I love Bowie but didn’t really connect with track 2 or 3. Album has some lovely passages but some of the songs aren’t good from start to finish. Maybe better on a relisten when I’m not working

Recognized one, maybe two songs from the radio but not my style at all.

Not a fan. Recognized 1 song from radio but way too quirky overall.

The Grey Duke is here! Golden years is a song that like it's message timeless. The resent passing of my mother reminds me of Heath Ledger in A Knight Tale

Good rock music. Nothing remarkable.

I don't buy into the hype, and I don't feel what's so special about this album. Bowie's voice sometimes feels like howling. Okay. It's interesting to observe a creation of a person influenced by drugs.

Musically it is really nice album. But sometimes Bowie's vocal was not fitting whole music around.

Funky hits... not all memorable though

Another day another Bowie review! This album is another product of Bowie's experimental phase, making a departure from his earlier glam rock sound. The title track of the album, "Station to Station," is a six-minute journey through various musical landscapes, including funk, rock, and even elements of krautrock. The song features Bowie's unmistakable vocals, which are rich, soulful, and at times almost operatic in their delivery. The song does a good job at summarizing the album in some ways. "Golden Years," the funky disco-inspired number is another highlight, and "Wild is the Wind," a hauntingly beautiful ballad that showcases Bowie's vocal range is also an impressive piece of musicianship. Talking about musicianship, the album also features contributions from some of the most talented ”background’ musicians of the time, including Carlos Alomar on guitar and Earl Slick on lead guitar. Their performances are very good, and they add an extra layer of depth and complexity to the album's already rich sound. Overall this is definitely one of Bowie’s absolute best albums and one that often goes under the radar.

этот альбом боуи лучше, чем мы слушали но как-то не зацепило плохое сложно что-то сказать, сильно хорошее как-то тоже..

медленный боуи, но при этом много всплесков фанка. Кокаиновый альбом)))

Кто подарил Боуи железную дорогу? Не, а вообще прикольно конечно, что я этот альбом как-то совсем упустил. Никогда к нему не притрагивался и возможно всего пару раз слушал Golden Years. Возможно потому что он очень короткий. Забавно, что здесь Боуи обошёлся без баллад. И вообще весь альбом в таком непривычно "быстром" темпе для Боуи. Пишут, что под кокаином записывал... в целом, это всё объясняет. Немного скучновато было дослушивать инструментальные части, в Stay например. С другой стороны, в титульном треке на 10 (мать его) минут удалось реализовать почти что симфонию. Не везде в общем длительность треков оправдана. Лучший ли это Боуи? Скорее нет, чем да. Но и не худший.

Bowie can be a bit hit and miss for me. This was more miss than hit soz

Like this, one of the better Bowie albums in my opinion

I know he has now transcended into alt-sainthood, but I didn't go all the way to give stars. It has done great tracks on it, though. I appreciated it's brevity, too!

It was alright. With the various Bowie albums in the 1001 list, I haven't found any of them to be overall brilliant, mostly a couple of stand out tracks on each. Golden Years was good on this one.

I enjoyed. I don’t think I’m ever going to be a hardcore Bowie fan but I’m ok with that.

Not really listened to Bowie before, but I'm starting to like him more and more. 4/5

cocaine

nothing wrong with it, nothing right with it either. stay

A brisk and enjoyable listen though I'll commit heresy and say that on closer inspection, it's patchy. The lyrics to the overlong title track for example are kind of a semi-coherent mess, consistent with introducing a persona whose character is basically constructed from cocaine.

Station To Station by David Bowie is an experimental funky masterpiece. This album is one of my favourite from Bowie. Songs sound funky, discoesque. Station to station starts of ambient sounds but slowly transforms into a progressive funk sound. Golden years is a 80s pop classic, to me it actually sounds quite calming and nostalgic. Word on a wing hits you with beautiful piano melodies and iconic vocals by D. Bowie. The song has a level of ballad quality to it. TVC15 is an art-funk hit. The vocal melodies are incredible in this song. And at the end when the sax hits is just pure ear honey. Stay is a groovy bop, continuing to evolve the funkiness of this whole record. The guitar licks on here are amazing to listen to and does not get old. The last song is my least favorite, but I do think it is a decent closer overall.

Good music, but not my favorite Bowie album.

It's crazy that I recognized a song from this album. Didn't know it was bowie before. And the song/album isn't even the most popular according to listens on spotify. This guys just has that much good music.

We had a couple of Bowie albums now and I find this one to be very solid, probably among his better ones. At the same time, it doesn't have any super convincing standout tracks either. Middle of the road, solid Bowie.

Really enjoyed this, listened to it a few times through. Especially enjoyed "Golden Years" and "Stay", but the whole thing has a nice flow, and I like the cleanliness of six longer songs as opposed to 10 or 12 shorter songs - at least it worked here, that is by no means a fool-proof formula. One of my takeaways from the 1001 albums adventure is that I want to spend more time with Bowie's catalog, so I can properly contextualize each album within his larger output. But what I can say right now is I like this more than I've liked some of his others, and until further research is conducted, it's currently among my favorites of his.

A transitional album setting the stage for his fabled Berlin Trilogy. In many ways this is much more enjoyable than those more challenging albums. The blend of art rock experimentation and plastic soul suits Bowie well. It's ambitious stuff, but never overdone. Even the nearly 10 minute title track doesn't overstay its welcome. A real underrated and all too brief phase for him in my opinion. He could have kept cranking out albums like this for the rest of the 70s, but he was never one to rest on his laurels.

Short and sweet. Even the 10 minute opening track doesn't overstay it's welcome (which is really like 3 songs). Kind of a perfect mix of the future Berlin stuff as well as the previous work.